Law Enforcement Mini Academy dates
All full time commissioned deputies, below the rank of Captain, must attend one of the
below listed mini academies to satisfy their CLEET mandated continuing education
requirement. Classes are limited to 30 so you MUST enroll with the training division
administrative assistant, by phone or e-mail. Don’t put it off get it done!!
January 31- Feb 2 Feb 13-15
March 5-7 April 23-25
May 14-16 June 25-27
July 9-11 September 4-6
October 1-3 November 5-7
Reserve Firearms in-service and qualification
All reserve deputies must attend a firearm in-service and successfully shoot a qualifying
score with their pistol. Reserve deputies may attend the first day of the Law Enforcement
Mini Academies listed above, this will satisfy your in-service requirement and with a
score of 72% or higher the qualification requirement set forth by CLEET. If you are
unable to attend one of the Law Enforcement Mini Academy dates we will offer The
Reserve Firearms In-Service on TWO Saturdays, listed below. That makes 11
opportunities to qualify with you pistol, if you fail to attend any of these days and you do
not qualify this year your certification will be suspended by CLEET.
May 19th October 20th
Reserve LEDT In-Service
All reserve deputies that have been through a 3 day basic LEDT Course and drive county
vehicles as a part their reserve duties, must complete an LEDT in-service. The LEDT in-
service dates will be the third day of each mini academy and the class will begin at
1230.
Night fire orientations
All Deputies must attend one of the night fire orientations listed below. There is no need
to enroll for this training event, but you must attend once this year. The safety briefing
will begin 30 minutes before it gets dark, DO NOT CALL AND ASK “WHEN IS
NIGHT FIRE?” Just be here before it gets dark.
March 1th
March 8th
November 8th
November 15nd
Firearms Training courses
Firearms courses to be held at the Oklahoma County Range are listed below. These
classes are open to any deputy, reserve or full time (with the approval of their
supervisor), and any outside agency certified law enforcement officer that would like to
attend.
Advanced Shotgun April 17-19
Long Range Rifle Operator/Instructor April 2-6
Patrol Rifle Operator March 13-14
Patrol Rifle Operator March 27-28
Patrol Rifle Operator July 18-19
Patrol Rifle Operator Nov 13-14
Select-Fire Operator TBA
Advanced Auto-Pistol School June 20-22
Oklahoma County SWAT School Sept. 10 – 21 (Tactical Unit members only)
Oklahoma County Sniper School Oct 29-Nov 2 (Rangemaster discretion)
Full time deputies who are permitted to attend the Advanced Shotgun, Patrol Rifle, or
Advanced Auto-Pistol School will be provided ammunition to attend. Class size is
limited so you must notify Lt. Jim Anderson via e-mail once you have permission to
attend a class, to confirm your enrollment.
Shotgun in-service and qualification
All deputies that are issued a county shotgun must attend a 4 hour in-service and qualify
with their shotgun. Any deputy that would like to attend this training event is welcome,
but it is mandatory if you have a county issued shotgun. This class will be held the day
after the Mini Academy is complete and it will be a 4 hour block beginning at 0800.
Ammunition will be provided for full time deputies and reserves on the ammo list.
Patrol rifle in-service and qualification
All deputies who have successfully completed the Patrol rifle or The Open Sight Rifle
class must attend a 4 hour in-service and qualify with the rifle they carry. You may not
borrow a rifle to attend this in-service, if you do not have a rifle you do not need to
qualify with one. This class will be held the day after the Mini Academy is completed
and it will be a 4 hour block beginning at 1300. Ammunition will be provided for full
time deputies and reserves on the ammo list.
Shotgun/Patrol Rifle In-service dates
Feb 3rd Feb 16th March 8th April 26th May 17th June 28th
July 12th Oct 4th Nov 8th
Command Staff Firearms Qualifications
Range days will be made available to Captains and above to satisfy the CLEET mandated
Firearms qualification requirement. This is an informal training event that will be set up
to accommodate the scheduling needs of the shooter. Please contact Lt. Jim Anderson to
set up a time to come out.
Rapid Response to Active Shooter
This class will be held twice this summer to train the deputies that were hired in 2007 and
since. All other deputies received this training during the 2006 mini-academy. All
supervisors need to identify who has not received this training and enroll their people
accordingly. The dates this class will be held are listed below.
To be announced
LEDT – Law Enforcement Driver Training (3 Day Basic)
This class is required for all full time deputies and reserve deputies that operate county
vehicles. Most received this class during their CLEET academy. Reserve deputies must
demonstrate a need for this class, like assignment to Reserve Patrol Division,
Transportation, etc.
To be announced
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
The material covered in these classes will vary by date. Be sure to check the course
description to establish what will be covered. These classes are open to all Fulltime or
Reserve Deputies As well as Detention Officers. Outside Agencies are welcome however
a liability waiver must be completed and classes will be filled with Oklahoma County
personal first. There must be at least 10 students signed up for this class 15 days prior to
the class start. If enough students have not enrolled the class will be contacted via e-mail.
DEFENSIVE TACTICS ASSOCIATE INSTRUCTOR
the “A-DTI” will be directly involved in assisting the training division teach defensive tactics, Use of Force and management of Aggressive Behavior to Detention Academies, In Service Training for Detention Officers as well as Law Enforcement Officers and the Reserve Basic Academy.
This class will be extremely physical. Students should be prepared to participate in a fast paced, stressful learning environment.
• 100% attendance
• 100% participation
• Pass all Skills testing with 95% or better
• Pass all Written Tests with 95% or better
• Complete an Apprentice phase.
o Plan, teach and test a basic Detention Academy
Defensive Tactics Block.
This class will be open to all Detention Officers, Detention Deputies, and Deputies (full time or reserve). Class size will be limited to 16 officers, 10 male and 6 female.
THIS CLASS WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2011!
Enrollment
You must contact The Training Division to enroll in any class you wish to attend. All
courses offered in the catalog are free of charge to attend by any certified and
commissioned law enforcement officer. Reserve deputies and outside agency personnel
must provide their own ammunition and supplies.
Please Contact April Knight at 713-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected]
to enroll in any of the listed classes.
Any questions should be directed to Lt. Jim Anderson, preferably via e-mail.
Office 405-713-1595
Advanced Shotgun School
The advanced shotgun operator course will provide the student with the classroom and
range instruction necessary to very effectively employ the police shotgun in a variety of
situations. This course will demonstrate that with the proper technique the police shotgun
can be utilized for precise up close engagement of hostage takers as well as engaging a
hostile target at 175 yards and beyond. The course will include but not be limited to
Close fire drills, Patterning, Select a slug, Sling presentation, Malfunction clearance,
Positional shooting and Combat courses to induce stress. The course will also include
proper care and maintenance, safe handling, and loading and unloading.
This is a CLEET accredited class that upon successful completion will earn the student
24 hours of continuing education. There is no cost for the course and any commissioned
law enforcement officer is welcome to attend.
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Equipment:
Remington 870 or 1187 12-gauge shotguns with magazine extensions and slings are
highly recommended. Range guns are available but limited. The student will be
responsible for the following equipment, foul weather gear, Safety equipment-eyes and
ears, cleaning equipment.
Ammunition:
250 Rounds of 9 pellet 00 buck shot
150 Rounds of 1oz rifled slug
Long Range Rifle Operator/Instructor
The Long Range Rifle Operator School will provide the student with the classroom and
range instruction necessary to effectively employ a scoped rifle from a variety of ranges
and positions. The course will be limited to 20 shooters, so first come first serve. The
course will include but not be limited to: Basic ballistics, Rifle maintenance, Cold bore
target engagements, Positional shooting, Range card preparation, and Environmental
effects on the shooter and his equipment.
An instructor level certification will be given upon successful completion of the class if
the student is a CLEET certified firearms instructor.
Weapon and equipment requirements:
Quality scoped rifle (.30 caliber or larger bolt action recommended)
750 rounds of ammunition (Rifle and Ammo combination should be capable of
holding a 1.5 inch (1.5 MOA) group at 100 yards)
Cleaning equipment (One piece cleaning rod highly recommended)
Ground pad or shooting mat
Foul weather gear (Only lightning will stop the class)
Small calculator
Personal protective gear (Eye and ear protection)
Dress comfortably we will be doing a lot of walking.
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Patrol Rifle School
The Patrol Rifle Operator School will provide the student with the classroom and range
instruction necessary to effectively employ a rifle from a variety of ranges and positions.
This class will cover but not be limited to basic shooting fundamentals, positions,
cleaning, maintenance, malfunction clearance drills, weapon transitions to pistol,
reloading, shooting from cover, vehicle deployment, and stress fire. This class is limited
to 24 shooters so first come first serve.
24 Hours CLEET Credit (done in two 12 hour days)
Prerequisites: None
Weapon Requirements:
.223 caliber rifle with a sling.
AR-15 type rifles are highly recommended
3 magazines
Sights are the option of the shooter.
If it was cheap it will likely not work.
Ammunition Requirements:
700 rounds of quality ammunition.
200 rounds of pistol ammunition.
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Sub Gun/Select Fire Operator School
The Sub Gun/Select Fire Operators Course will provide the student with the classroom
and range instruction necessary to effectively employ the weapon system from a variety
of ranges and positions. This class will cover but not be limited to basic shooting
fundamentals, positions, cleaning and maintenance, malfunction clearance drills, weapon
transition to pistol, reloading, shooting from cover, vehicle deployment, and stress fire.
24 Hours of CLEET Credit
Prerequisites: None
Weapon requirements:
Select fire weapon capable of full auto fire as well as semi auto mode with a sling.
HK MP5 or M-16 type weapons are highly recommended.
Ammunition Requirements:
3000 rounds of quality ammunition
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Select Fire Instructor School
The Select Fire Instructors Course will provide the student with the classroom and range
instruction necessary to effectively operate and instruct the weapon system from a variety
of ranges and positions. This class will cover but not be limited to basic shooting
fundamentals, positions, cleaning and maintenance, malfunction clearance drills, weapon
transition to pistol, reloading, shooting from cover, vehicle deployment, stress fire,
common student mistakes, cycle of operation, familiarization with other types of select
fire weapons, and a brief history of select fire weapons.
42 Hours of CLEET credit
Prerequisites: Prior certification as a CLEET Firearms Instructor
Weapon requirements:
Select fire weapon capable of full auto fire as well as semi auto mode with a sling.
HK MP5 or M-16 type weapons are highly recommended.
Open bolt weapons like the Uzi, Mac 10, Mac 11, and Thompsons are not
recommended due to the unlikelihood of meeting the qualification standard.
Ammunition Requirements:
5000 rounds of quality ammunition
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Advanced Auto Pistol
The Advanced Auto Pistol Course will provide the student with the classroom and range
instruction necessary to improve the overall proficiency of the shooter with their pistol.
This class will take the shooter beyond his or her comfort zone to push the shooter to
perform under stress and at greater ranges than before. This class will cover but not be
limited to basic shooting fundamentals, advanced shooting positions to facilitate faster
initial engagement and quicker follow-up shots, cleaning and maintenance, malfunction
clearance drills, reloading, shooting from cover, vehicle deployment, and stress fire.
24 Hours of CLEET credit
Prerequisites: None
Weapon and equipment requirements:
Semi auto pistol with 3 magazines
Duty gear.
Ammunition requirements:
700 rounds of quality ammunitions
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
OCSO SWAT School
This school is based on the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Unit’s
methodology, which relies heavily on the two man married partners approach.
The school will include but not be limited to the following courses of instruction,
firearms drills, several different entry methods, vehicle assaults, legal issues, use of
shields, diversionary devices, breaching, break and rake, officer down drills, use of night
vision, use of chemical agents and impact munitions, culminating with simmunition
scenarios.
80 Hours of CLEET credit
Required Equipment
Primary firearm
Sub-gun, Assault Rifle, or Shotgun
Must have sling
500 rounds ammo
Weapon mounted light
Secondary Firearm
Handgun 400 rounds of ammunition
Raid Vest with ballistic protection
Helmet
Gas Mask
Eye & Ear Protection
Knee & Elbow pads
Good Gloves
12 gauge less lethal bean bag rounds – 6 per student (To receive 8 hour impact munitions
certification by IACP LL instructor)
Recommended Equipment (Optional)
Flash Bang
Ballistic Shields
Field Search Equipment - Camouflage BDU’s
Breaching tools
Break and Rake Tools
Simmunition equipment - This would be a big help
OCSO Advanced Sniper School
The Long Range Rifle Operator course is a Prerequisite for this class. Other reputable
long range rifle operator courses will considered on a case by case basis, at the discretion
of the Rangemaster. If the student does not have a solid foundation on how to run the
rifle out to 400 yards he or she will struggle greatly with the tempo of this class.
The Advanced Sniper School will provide the student with the classroom and range
instruction necessary to deploy as a Law Enforcement Rifleman/Sniper in support of a
tactical operation. This course will be limited to 20 shooters so First come first serve.
This course will include but not be limited to: Basic to Advanced ballistics, Rifle
Cleaning and Maintenance with as little affect on point of impact as possible, Cold bore
engagement, Camouflage, Stalking in urban and rural environments, Moving target
engagements, Limited time target exposures, Positional shooting, Mil-Dot Ranging,
unknown distance target engagement, Known distance target engagement, Data book
preparation, and Range card preparation.
50 Hours of CLEET credit
Required equipment
Quality scoped rifle with a sling (capable of consistently holding a 1.5 MOA (1.5 inch)
group at 100 yards.
750 rounds of duty grade ammunition
Rifle cleaning equipment
Bi-pod or ruck sack to use for rifle rest
Data book (I will have some if you do not)
Foul weather gear
Gas Mask
Good to have
Ground pad
Rain gear
Small flashlight
Gillie Suit
Camel back
Rifle drag bag
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility or Camp Gruber
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Rapid Response to Active Shooter The Rapid Response to an Active Shooter Course will give the student the necessary
classroom, range, and scenario based instruction to effectively combat an active shooter
situation. It will include but not be limited to firearms drills, rapid deployment
techniques, use of force discussion, critical incident response philosophies, and scenario
based force on force exercises.
16 Hours of CLEET credit
Prerequisites: None
Weapon and equipment requirements:
Pistol and Duty gear
Ammunition requirements:
250 Rounds of quality ammunition
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
Departmental Training uniform – Grey and Black’s
Full time deputies have priority during enrollment, class size limited to 24 students.
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Shotgun In-Service
4 Hours
Prerequisites: None
Weapon requirements:
Police service shotgun
Ammunition requirements:
25 rounds of 00 Buckshot
15 1 oz slugs (Ammunition will be provided for full time deputies)
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
This class will refresh the shooter with cleaning and maintenance, positions, reloading
drills, malfunction drills, transition drill, and marksmanship building. Successful
completion of this class is required to carry a shotgun while on duty for the
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office.
This class is mandatory for all deputies that have a shotgun issued by the Oklahoma
County Sheriffs Office.
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
Patrol Rifle In-Service
4 Hours
Prerequisites: Patrol rifle school or Open sight rifle school
Weapon requirements:
AR-15 type rifles are highly recommended
Ammunition requirements:
200 rounds (Ammunition will be provided for full time deputies)
Cleaning equipment
Eye and ear protection
Foul weather gear
This class will refresh the shooter with cleaning and maintenance, positions, reloading
drills, malfunction drills, transition drill, and marksmanship building. Successful
completion of this class is required to carry a rifle while on duty for the Oklahoma
County Sheriff’s Office.
Location:
Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Training Facility
4001 N. Air Depot
OKC, OK 73141
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Western Heights Middle School Gym
8 Hours Cleet Credit
Prerequisites: None
This block of Defensive Tactics will cover the following topics.
Expandable and Straight Baton Re-Certification, Co-operative, Combat and Felony
Handcuffing, we will also cover Handcuff takedowns.
Equipment List:
BDU style pants
Tennis – Gym shoes
Duty Belt
Handcuffs
Handcuff Key
Baton
We will supply training pistols
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Western Heights Middle School Gym
8 Hours Cleet Credit
Prerequisites: None
This block of Defensive Tactics will cover the following topics.
Takedowns, Weapon Retention and Self Defense
Equipment List:
BDU style pants
Tennis – Gym shoes
Duty Belt
Handcuffs
Handcuff Key
We will supply training pistols
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Western Heights Middle School Gym
8 Hours Cleet Credit
Prerequisites: None
This block of Defensive Tactics will cover the following topics.
Ground Fighting, Striking, Personal Defense, Weapon Disarming
Equipment List:
BDU style pants
Tennis – Gym shoes
Duty Belt
Handcuffs
Handcuff Key
We will supply training pistols
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Western Heights Middle School Gym
8Hours Cleet Credit
Prerequisites: You must attend both nights.
This block of Defensive Tactics will cover the following topics. Basic Skills Builder:
Co-operative, Combat and Felony Handcuffing, we will also cover Handcuff takedowns.
Ground Fighting, Striking, Personal Defense, Weapon Disarming
Takedowns, Weapon Retention and Self Defense
Equipment List:
BDU style pants
Tennis – Gym shoes
Duty Belt
Handcuffs
Handcuff Key
We will supply training pistols
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Western Heights Middle School Gym
8Hours Cleet Credit
Prerequisites: None
This block of Defensive Tactics will cover the following topics.
Knife Defense, Striking, Personal Defense and Limited Ground Fighting.
Equipment List:
BDU style pants
Tennis – Gym shoes
Duty Belt
Handcuffs
Handcuff Key
We will supply training pistols
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