BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.protraininc.com///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260405T031244UTC-2976hWIucB@https://www.protraininc.com/ DTSTAMP:20260405T031244Z DESCRIPTION:About this course\n'The true measure of a Field Training Office r is not just surviving the shift\, but ensuring the recruit behind them d oes the same. Your safety and theirs are inextricably linked.' — Nicole Ha ntz \n \;\nCourse Overview \nSTOPS Tactical Field Training Officer cer tification course \;(3 Days). This advanced-level class will be mental ly and physically challenging\, requiring Strategies &\; Tactics of Pat rol Stops Field Training Officer candidates to multitask while prioritizin g the survival tactics of both themselves and their probationary officers. \nWhat will the student learn?\nBe aware of the environment and bystanders \, including considerations of terrain and escape routes\, while controlli ng the space around you.\n \;\n\n\nLearn strategies for escaping from ambush positions individually and with multiple officers.\n\n\nUnderstand how to differentiate between a low-risk and an unknown-risk traffic stop. \n\n\nKnow the proper placement of violators and backup units during stops .\n\n\nFamiliarize the students with case laws relevant to police traffic stops and 4th Amendment seizures.\n\n\n \;\nWhat will the STOPS Instru ctor be required to do?\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApply the tactics learned during STOP S certification to make effective decisions about tactics used while deplo ying from the patrol vehicle\, individually and with multiple officers.\n \n\nEvaluate and adjust strategies for responding to a variety of calls fo r service with different threat assessments.\n\n\nDevelop the ability to c onfront single and multiple opponents in realistic scenarios using force-o n-force training weapons.\n\n\nMaintain control during traffic stops while managing distractions from bystanders who may attempt to record or interf ere.\n\n\nConsider multiple threats simultaneously and make split-second d ecisions that adhere to the Graham Standard of objectively reasonable forc e. This training method enhances the dynamic nature of real-world\, high-s tress situations.\n\n\nExamine personal mindsets to identify areas of hesi tation\, both physical and psychological\, in high-stress scenarios\, and to navigate and supervise trainees during these situations. \;*\n\n\nS uccessfully address threats\, gain compliance or control\, and maintain si tuational awareness and mental clarity throughout practical exams.\n\n\nTh is course is designed as a hands-on outdoor activity to keep students enga ged and interested in learning concepts that will help them quickly identi fy criminal activity and prepare for possible lethal-force encounters.\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCourse Breakdown\nTrain Hard * Train to Win\nCourse Intensity&nb sp\;\nThis course is advanced and will challenge students to consider thei r personal\, physical\, and psychological vulnerabilities \;and to ada pt to overcome any adversity or threats they encounter.\nPhysically Demand ing\nSTOPS Field Training Officer will challenge the students physically d uring practical exercises and mentally during classroom exercises.\nMental ly ChallengingThis course will push students to engage both physically and mentally in challenging scenarios\, with officer safety being the priorit y for both the Field Training Officer and Probationary Officer.\nCore Buil dingThe students will be required to conduct a rigorous self-assessment to identify personal lapses in officer safety and individual physical limita tions. By acknowledging these vulnerabilities\, the FTO candidate will imp lement proven techniques to bridge those gaps—ensuring that their tactical evolution directly translates to the safety and success of the probationa ry officer under their watch.\n\nStudent Take Away \;\n\n\nA greater u nderstanding of strategies and tactics to counter ambushes and planned ass aults while deploying from the patrol vehicle.\n\n\nIdentified core techni ques to identify\, improve\, and master their tactical skills\, leaving th em prepared for victory as \;better\, more self-aware officers.\n\n\nP roven training that imparts very tactical mindsets and movements into a st udent-level course for successfully applying these strategies to real-worl d police encounters.\n\n\nCourse Accreditation/Certification/Completion\n \n\n\n\n\nUpon successful completion of Days 1 and 2\, STOPS Field Trainin g Officers will attain certification in the Basic STOPS course.\nDay 3 wil l be STOPS Field Training Officer training\, covering both classroom instr uction and practical exercises.\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Hours\n\n\n\n\n\n(3 days ) - 21 hours of training.\nNo recertification is required.\n\n\n\n\n\nRequ ired Course Equipment\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAttending students will need to be  \;enrolled individually and online. The student must provide proof of empl oyment by credentials\, work-verified email\, or authorization from their agency’s training coordinator. All students must be on dutyand not forced to attend the training course. Students will be required to complete sever al liability waivers.\n \;\nStudents are required to bring the followi ng equipment with them to class:\n \;\n\n\nDepartment-issued or approv ed bulletproof vest that is valid.\n \;\n\n\nOSHA approved eye and ear protection.\n\n\nDuty positioning of their weapon (full belt or side hols ter) as worn daily.\n\n\nNo live weapons\, chemical agents\, or intermedia te weapons are allowed in the training area before inspection and cleared by the range safety instructor. \;.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**No live weapons \, chemical agents\, or intermediate weapons are allowed in the training a rea ** https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/468-stops-t actical-field-training-officer-hamilton-county-sheriff-fto2026-01 DTSTART:20261026T080000Z DTEND:20261028T160000Z LOCATION:Noblesville\, IN (STOPS Course Location) Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (18106 Cumberland Rd\, Noblesville\, IN 46060\, USA) SUMMARY:STOPS Tactical Field Training Officer\, Hamilton County Sheriff -FT O2026-01 URL:https://www.protraininc.com/component/rseventspro/event/468-stops-tacti cal-field-training-officer-hamilton-county-sheriff-fto2026-01 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR