Course Overview
The Active Deadly Threat: Overview and Theory course is the first course in the comprehensive Active Deadly Threat Program for the Vancouver Police Department that consists of:
- Active Deadly Threat: Overview and Theory (including Code 1 Response)
- Active Deadly Threat: Immediate Rapid Deployment
- Active Deadly Threat: Casualty Management (Rescue Task Force)
The Active Deadly Threat: Overview and Theory course will provide the foundational knowledge and an overview of the origins and evolution of active deadly threat training. It will provide a high-level overview of the active deadly threat model and a brief introduction into some of the different roles and responsibilities of all members involved in an active deadly threat.
When you have completed this course you will be able to:
- Develop an awareness of historical active deadly threat incidents and their influence on the evolution of active deadly threat tactics and training.
- Describe the types of critical incidents.
- Describe the three types of operational conditions.
- Recognize the three ingredients that contribute to an active deadly threat.
- Develop an awareness of what to expect during an active deadly threat event.
- Identify factors that can lead to a delayed response.
- Identify strategies to reduce response time by applying the essentials of leadership, resource control, and communication in active deadly threat situations.
- Develop an awareness of the active deadly threat deployment model.
- Explain the code 1 protocol.
- Explain the responsibilities of the first members arriving on scene at a mass casualty incident.
- Recognize the purpose of the casualty collection point.
- Describe the role of the police and fire rescuers in the rescue task force component of the active deadly threat model.
- Describe the active deadly threat casualty management rescue task force model.
- Describe the role of the police and emergency health services in the ambulance extraction point component of the active deadly threat model.
Target Audience
Sworn Police, Police Services, Government and Other First Responders, Private Security
Content Provider
Content for this course was provided by the Vancouver Police Department.
Notice
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