Basic Police Sniper Observer

Basic Police Sniper/Observer

This Course is designed for In-Service Training Purpose

PURPOSE OF COURSE:  The purpose of this course is to provide officers with the necessary training to certify and be proficient as a Police Sniper/Observer.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course will utilize classroom instruction with discussion and PowerPoints, field exercises, live fire range drills, rifle qualification, and a written examination.

GOALS:  The Goals of the Course are as follows

• Ensure each officer is proficient with their rifle/scope combination
• Ensure each officer knows how to maintain and care for their weapon
• Ensure each officer is proficient in observation and information gathering
• Ensure each officer understands proper documentation of records

COURSE PREREQUISITES: Must be a certified police officer in Illinois.  Officers should be in good physical condition, this is a physically demanding course and can be stressful, and multiple days of firing in different positions can take a toll on some officers.

METHODS OF EVALUATION:  Officers attending this course will be evaluated on class discussion, participation, written test, cold bore shots and final qualification.

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: This course is conducted using the following methods of instruction- lecture, discussion, presentation

• Lecture
• Discussion
• Demonstration
• Student performance