NTOA Public Order Basic Command Certification

This course is designed for law enforcement personnel  who are responsible for the direct management or  supervision of Public Order personnel during field  operations. This course will expose law enforcement  public order supervisors to contemporary public order  issues, tactics and procedures. Topics will include  leadership, professionalism, risk mitigation, de-escalation  tactics, decision-making, policy, crowd management  theories, planning, legal issues, personal protective  equipment, operational considerations and use of force.

NOTE: Students will participate in group and functional exercises. Students are required to bring a computer, an example of an agency operational plan, and any relevant agency policies. Each student must pass a final course exam (taken online) to pass the course successfully.