In-Service Training 2012

There have been many changes in our Ops annual training week (IST).  The biggest change to the training is, we no longer go over to YTS on Fridays for alarm response training.  The IST budget was slashed and unfortunately "we" staff will get the short end of the deal.  More than ever we need to receive the alarm response training, you know the alarm plan that is yet to get signed off?!  Out of all the cuts IST had to take we should have done everything possible to keep the alarm response training current.

I will say the IST staff and the support staff are doing a great job, working with what they have.  Your week will now consist of Monday/Tuesday of all class room training.  On Wednesdays you will go out to the range for weapons and batons.  You will all love the new baton course and the new tactics that are being taught.  On Thursday/Friday your back in the class room, however, on Friday there will be a nice surprise in regards to the impact weapon munitions training.

Overall, I think those that attended the first year 2012 training week will tell you that they liked the week.   Lt. Schoo is always looking for suggestions on improving the training so please let him know.  Also there is new paperwork to complete for off-duty weapons, so if your carrying off-duty go to IST and ask for the new packet.
Bird on the wire says the Glocks are coming!  Right now only for speciality units.

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