R4232E K9 SWAT/High Risk Patrol (SKIDDS/CATS) Course- Idaho Falls

August 6-8, 2024, 0800-1800

Credit Hours: 30
Course Number: R4232E

Description:

For those that do not understand canines or have a misconception as to just how beneficial canines can be to a SWAT team, S.K.I.D.D.S. is the answer. The goal of this three day course will be to educate and train both canine handlers and the SWAT team members on the deployment of police service dogs in a SWAT operation.

At S.K.I.D.D.S. we will teach you approaches, entries, slow stealth and tactical team movements and searching techniques, safer arrest techniques along with team movement during live gunfire. The skills you will learn at S.K.I.D.D.S. will enhance your searching abilities and make your job safer and easier.

Open to all sworn police officers and military police who are currently members of their departments K9 unit or SWAT team. SWAT and K9 supervisors are encouraged to attend.

CATS is for handlers and K9’s that need a little help before they train with their departments SWAT team. CATS is also for patrol K9 teams that don’t have a SWAT team, will never search with a SWAT team and need a class to improve their officer safety and searching techniques.

The same techniques that are taught at S.K.I.D.D.S. are taught at CATS.

CATS is open to all sworn police officers and military police who are currently members of their departments K9 unit or SWAT team. SWAT and K9 supervisor are encouraged to attend.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

For Dog Handlers

Police Dog and K9 unit

Uniform and Duty Gear

Duty weapon and 250 rounds of handgun ammo

Vest, Tactical Vest and Helmet

Flashlights

Muzzle

30 foot leash

Collars

Large cotton balls

Gas Masks

Eyes and Ear protection

First Aid Equipment

Elbow and Knee Pads

Large amounts of drinking water for handler and dogs

Rain Gear

Bite Suit

Challenge Coin

For SWAT Team Members

SWAT Vehicle with your equipment (Optional)

SWAT Uniform

Duty weapon with approx. 100 rounds of handgun ammo and shoulder weapon with approx. 250 rounds of ammo

Vest, Tactical Vest and Helmet

Flashlights

Gas Mask

Eyes and Ear Protection

Ballistic Shield and Mirror

Elbow and Knee Pads

Radio Communications (Optional)

Drone or robot equipment (if operator present)

One Flash Bang – EDD per person

Large amounts of drinking water

Rain gear

Challenge Coin

Instructors: Brad Smith

Location:

Idaho Falls Police Department

775 Northgate Mile

Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Tag: Tactical Operations