MCCCD Program Description

Law Enforcement Tactical Operations

Course: AJS289AI

First Term: 2004 Summer II

Lecture 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s) 1 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Command structure, individual responsibilities, and types of equipment and tactics used in law enforcement tactical operations

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the qualifications desirable of a member of a tactical team. (I) 2. Describe tactics used in barricaded suspect situations (II) 3. Describe the tactics for a successful search warrant service. (III) 4. Describe tactics that can be implemented for arresting a violent offender. (IV) 5. Describe the threat level protection afforded by the various ballistic shields and body armor. (V) 6. Describe the different lethal weapons commonly used by law enforcement tactical teams. (V) 7. Describe the different less lethal options commonly used by law enforcement tactical teams. (V) 8. List the different types of chemical agents used by law enforcement agencies. (V) 9. Describe tactics to be used during rescue operations. (VI) 10. List the protective equipment required for serving a search warrant on a clandestine lab. (VII) 11. Describe the responsibilities of the various positions on a tactical team and the equipment requirements for each position. (VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Tactical officer requirements A. Dedication B. Leadership ability C. Decision-making ability D. Patience E. Physical conditioning II. Tactics for barricade resolution A. Containment B. Negotiations C. Command post responsibilities D. Scouting E. Deployment F. Intelligence gathering G. Force options III. Search Warrant operations A. Scouting B. Intelligence gathering C. Briefing D. Planning E. Service tactics IV. Tactics for the arrest of violent offenders A. Intelligence gathering B. Scouting C. Arrest options V. Equipment A. Ballistic shields B. Weapon systems C. Chemical agents D. Protective equipment E. Specialized equipment F. Less lethal G. Breaching VI. Rescue operations A. Equipment B. Emergency planning C. Tactics for rescue D. Tactical EMS VII. Clandestine lab operations A. Specialized equipment B. Safety considerations C. Tactics VIII. Tactical team positions A. Point B. Point cover C. Rear guard D. Grenadier E. Breacher F. Observer/Sniper G. Negotiator H. Team leader I. Intelligence officer J. Incident Commander

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 2/24/2004

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