The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Strategic Firearms Commanders who are trained and experienced in applying the Conflict Management Model to respond to firearms incidents.

Typically candidates will be operational and occupationally competent in the role of firearms strategic commander, and have reached the designated period for re-accreditation (3 - 5 years).  

Course / Module entry requirements

Must complete the NCALT e-learning package to the required standard, achieving a minimum knowledge check pass of 75%.

No. of courses being run

2011/12 (full year): 3 

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

Three days

Methods of delivery

NCALT E-Learning pre-course package comprising of learning material, research activity and on line knowledge check.

A three-day course comprising of classroom inputs, immersive exercises and scenario based learning.

Assessment process / accreditation details

An on line e-learning knowledge check requiring a pass mark of 75% before attendance at the course.

Individual summative assessment by operational firearms strategic commanders during scenario based workstations.

Additional Information

From 31st March 2012, cost is £1,367.00.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: +44 (0)1423 87 6567
Email: 
adele.goodall@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

£1,367.00 Residential

£N/A Non-Residential

Cost to non HO Forces

£N/A Residential


£N/A Non-Residential

Overview

Aims

To enable officers to provide effective, strategic leadership of incidents and operations, which may require the deployment of firearms and less lethal weapons as part of the policing response, by being intrusive, supportive and objective.

Objectives

• Demonstrate the ability to command an armed operation, displaying an awareness of the needs of key stakeholders, the roles and responsibilities to be discharged within an appropriate command structure and the leadership challenges they face.
• Apply the CMM in accordance with ECHR, demonstrating the ability to evaluate information in order to make an appropriate assessment of threat and risk within a dynamic situation.
• Prioritise and continually review the strategic aims and tactical parameters of a firearms operation, engaging with and communicating key decisions to multiple stakeholders whilst maintaining appropriate records.
• Assess and approve tactical plans, ensuring that they incorporate appropriate professional advice and deploy appropriate resources in light of the legal framework, the strategic aim and the specific dynamic context within which they will be deployed.
• Demonstrate to a range of stakeholders that the continuing justification for the resources deployed by police within a firearms operation is in accordance with ECHR.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the circumstances that should trigger post incident activation and of the key roles and the issues to be addressed.