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Classes Offered Officer Safety & Field Tactics Officer Safety & Field Tactics in a Terrorism Environment Officer Safety & Field Tactics Special Seminars Terrorism I: International Terrorism Terrorism II: Domestic Terrorism Terrorism III: Advanced Counterterrorism Strategies Terrorism Intelligence Analysis Terrorism Liaison Officer 12
Specialist Certificate Anticipating the need for degree programs, standardized training and academic credits, CalEMA/CSTI now offers the Specialist Certificate Program. Criminal certificates may be earned in: Terrorism/Homeland Security Curriculum advisory groups ensure curriculum is current and in compliance with state and federal standards including SEMS/NIMS, Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The State Training Officer and the State Exercise Officer serve as California s principle training and exercise liaisons to the Federal Department of Homeland Security and FEMA. Courses meeting requirements for FEMA s Professional Development series and Advanced Professional Series may qualify for dual certifications. 13
College Credit Eligibility In addition to completing the CalEMA Terrorism/ Homeland Security Specialist Certificate, course participants can earn college units towards an accredited degree program. College credit is available through the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). This allows course participants the option of obtaining college credit for an additional fee. All curriculum is reviewed and approved by Cal Poly to ensure compliance with academic standards and accreditation requirements. Criminal courses currently eligible for college units: Terrorism I When applying for these courses ask the Registrar about the Certificate and College Credit Programs. You can earn academic credit for these selected courses offered by the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI). Earning academic credit in these courses not only prepares you for leadership positions in these growing fields, but also can help you complete an undergraduate degree or graduate degree. The courses are considered elective and residential credit and can count toward the Bachelor of Arts or a master s degree in Public Policy at Cal Poly. You can also use the credit for other professional development requirements, including degree programs at other campuses of the California State University. For more information visit Cal Poly Continuing Education at www.continuing-ed.calpoly.edu. 14
Officer Safety & Field Tactics (OSFT) Designed for experienced officers and line supervisors, this course will enhance and reinforce the individual officer s safety and survival skills, leading to better tactical effectiveness and safer responses to field situations. Participants will experience both day and night combat shooting courses on our Federal EPA approved 800-yard tactical live fire range, will train in our 9300 square foot indoor state-of-the-art Tactical Training Center, and will participate in tactical response exercises in our urban training facilities using Simunition marking cartridges. The core curriculum includes the following subjects: Arrest & Control Skills Practical Ground fighting Legal & Ethical Conduct Patrol Response Tactics High Risk Vehicle Stops Building Entry & Search Tactics Tactical Response Scenarios Tactical/Combat Shooting Weapons Familiarization Use of Force Tactical Communications Prerequisites: You must be on ON-DUTY STATUS (covered by your agency s workers compensation plan) while attending this course. Completion of Basic Law Enforcement Academy or PC 832 Authorization to carry a firearm by your agency. 4 day/ 40 hr course POST Certified- Plan I Instructor: Anthony Lukin Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or csticj@calema.ca.gov 15
Officer Safety & Field Tactics in a Terrorism Environment (OST) The OST class concentrates on strategies and tactics that officers can effectively employ when responding to a terrorist act. Rooted in the concepts of Fourth Generation Warfare, Active Shooter Response, MAC TAC and modern urban guerilla warfare, the class will focus on contemporary studies. The OST class is designed specifically for front line law enforcement and/or public safety personnel with law enforcement responsibilities in the event of a terrorist attack. The course provides our first responders with the knowledge, skills and tactics to maximize their safety and effectiveness in a terrorist interdiction and incident response. Safety and tactical skills not only enhance response effectiveness but also reduce risk of death or serious injury. Participants will enhance their critical thinking abilities through analysis of actual terrorist attack case studies. Subsequently, students will implement a variety of best practices in tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP) in tactical scenarios mirroring the case studies. Topics include: Improvised Explosive Devices (IED): Recognition and Response Fourth Generation Warfare (4GW) Force Protection Active Shooter Tactics Multiple Attack Counter Terror Action Capabilities (MACTAC) on our Federal EPA approved 800 yard tactical shooting range Case Studies and Tactical Scenarios Mumbai and Beslan international terrorism case studies Drug Cartel/Narco terrorism case studies Radical Militia domestic terrorism case studies 4 day/ 32 hr course POST Plan NA and DHS Approval Pending Instructor: Anthony Lukin Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov 16
Officer Safety & Field Tactics Special Seminars (OSS) The CalEMA training center at CSTI is uniquely suited for customized training with multiple training venues and a superior training staff of current law enforcement specialists from all over California. Previous Officer Safety Special Seminars have been designed for County Wide Narcotics Teams and SWAT Teams from all over California, as well as Parole Agents and other governmental investigative and enforcement units. The CSTI Training Facility encompasses a Federal EPA approved 800 yard, multi stationed, tactical live fire range that allows for handgun, rifle, and shotgun shooting from all types of tactical shooting positions; an urban training site for Simunition training that contains a Hogan s Ally and a MOUT House; and a 9300 square foot indoor Tactical Training Center that contains two mock courtrooms, elevated catwalks for instructor advantage, movable doors and walls capable of creating hundreds of different building configurations, adjustable lighting, and a sound system that can be used for noise confusion and distraction. Our state of the art facilities include: Computerized target systems Federal EPA approved tactical shooting range Tactical areas designed for either live ammunition or marking cartridge A 1000 yard sniper tower Military operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) House Quickly reconfigurable building entry and search site designed to challenge officers with realistic scenarios Course Length Varies Instructor: Anthony Lukin Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov & Agency Contracts 17
Terrorism I: International Terrorism (T1) Terrorism I concentrates on understanding the various aspects of international and transnational terrorism and developing effective strategies to counter the threat posed by contemporary international terrorists operating within the United States. Topics include: History of International and Transnational Terrorism The Shadow War on Terrorism The Rise of Al Qaeda and Associated groups Understanding the Middle East, Arabic and Islamic Cultures Understanding Islam and Radical Islam Responding to Pre-Incident Indicators Analyzing Contemporary International Terrorist Groups Case Studies in International Terrorism We strongly recommend this course for all government agencies including law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services and health providers, emergency management agencies and concerned entities from the private sector. 18 4 day/ 32 hr course DHS approved, Eligible for 3 quarter units college credit, POST Certified N/A Instructor: Robert Christano Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov
Terrorism II: Domestic Terrorism (T2) While Terrorism I concentrated on International Terrorism, Terrorism II focuses on understanding and countering the threat from domestic terrorism and domestic terrorist groups. Topics include: The Political Process Right-Wing Terrorism Single-Issue Terrorism The Radicalization Process Environmental Extremism The White Supremacy Movement Inmate Radicalization Case Studies in Domestic Terrorism We strongly recommend this course for all government agencies including law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical services and health providers, emergency management agencies and concerned entities from the private sector. 3 ½ day: 28 hr course DHS approved, POST Certified N/A Instructor: Robert Christano Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov 19
Terrorism III: Advanced Counterterrorism Strategies (T3) This course is designed for graduates of Terrorism I and Terrorism II to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in those courses to develop counterterrorism in simulated war games. Topics include: Contemporary Terrorist Groups Community Policing and Counterterrorism Vulnerability and Threat Assessment The Intelligence Cycle Phases of a Terrorist Attack Hostile Surveillance Techniques Terrorism Financing Case Studies in Terrorism This course will benefit public safety personnel, security and intelligence professionals, private sector representatives of allied agencies, critical infrastructure sectors and non-governmental organizations and associations, emergency managers and business continuity professionals. 4 day/ 32 hr course DHS approved, POST Certified N/A Prerequisite: Terrorism I and Terrorism II or consent of Course Manager Instructor: Robert Christano Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov 20
Terrorism Intelligence Analysis (TIA) The Terrorism Intelligence Analysis is designed for both consumers of intelligence on terrorism and newly assigned terrorism intelligence analysts. While the course provides the basics of criminal intelligence analysis methodology, the information is presented within the framework of intelligence as it relates to terrorism and terrorist activity. Topics include: Intelligence/Analysis Cycle Overview Collection and Sourcing Intelligence Failures and Pitfalls Creative and Critical Thinking Analysis of Competing Hypotheses Reports and Presentations Legal and Ethical Issues 3 day/ 24 hr course DHS approved, POST certified N/A Instructor: Anthony Lukin Course Manager: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov 21
Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) The primary mission of a Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) is to serve as a conduit of information between members of the public safety community, public/private sector, the United States government and its citizenry in the fight against terrorism. Equipped with the requisite skills and knowledge, the TLO can become a powerful deterrent to terrorist activities. This course is designed specifically for designated TLOs representing law enforcement and other public safety agencies. The course provides methods for improving data collection and reporting capabilities within the potential terrorism context. Additionally the course provides the TLO with the skills, knowledge and resources to develop the trusted partnerships necessary for the communities they serve. This course builds upon the students basic understanding of the contemporary terrorist threat, enhances critical thinking skills in implementing networking strategies and provides best practices for collecting and sharing information. Topics include: Intelligence and Operations Security Domestic Terrorism Source and Lead Recognition Radical Islam and Homegrown Terrorism Understanding Middle Eastern Cultures International and Transnational Terrorism Terrorism Financing Red Team Exercise Emerging Threats The Science of Networking TLO Resources Relevant Case Studies 22 3 day/ 24 hr course DHS approved, POST Certified N/A Instructor: Anthony Lukin Course Registrar: (805) 549-3536 or CSTIcj@calema.ca.gov