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Emergency Breaching for Patrol Officers
September 26, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
This course focuses on Mechanical Breaching for Patrol Officers in Exigent Circumstances / Emergency Exceptions.
This is a four hour course with the majority of the course being hands on. Students will have the unique opportunity to make repetitive breaches on a breaching door designed to simulate different levels of resistance.
Students will have the opportunity to breach the door with various tools, including ram and hooligan tool. The door is also designed for students to deal with hinge strikes along with simulated armor guard and doors that open out. The students will be instructed in the proper techniques in using the ram, hooligan, and other tool for various situations.
There will also be discussion in shotgun breaching and other techniques. Shotgun breaching will be simulated with shotguns utilizing snap caps.
The majority of instruction is outdoors and it is suggested that students dress appropriately for the weather in departmental approved clothing. Students will be required to have gloves and eye protection.
Tools will be provided but it is suggested that students bring any departmental tools that might be used in these situations. It is also suggested that students bring a departmental shotgun.
Instructors: Rudi Nitschmann retired from the Michigan State Police after 29 years as a Trooper with 26 years on the Emergency Support Team. Rudi is an expert in Tactical Field Operations Training, Level 2 and Instructor, Rapid Response Instructor, Tubular Assault Instructor and Field Craft Instructor.
Richard Casanova retired after 23 years with the Michigan State Police and 19 years on the MSP Emergency Support Team and over 800 tactical activation’s. Rich is a Krav Maga, Defensive Tactics, Sniper/Counter Sniper, QUAD, and Tubular Assault Instructor.
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 (Two 4 hour class offerings)
8 am – 12 pm (or) 1 pm – 5 pm
Location: Flint Twp. Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507.
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Free All Others – $100 per person