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Axon Enterprise — Technical Presentation (April 2022)

48 slides from Axon Enterprise's technical presentation, Apr 1, 2022

1. Slide 1: TASER CEW Instructor Certification Course

   TASER CEW Instructor Certification Course TASER Energy Weapon Instructor Certification Course Axon Training 1 day Instructor Course – Practical Day Session Version 22: RBT Release, April 1, 2022 © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

2. Slide 2: Goal

   To provide students with a brief overview of the information covered in the online portion of the Goal TASER Instructor Course, as well as new information for additional clarification and understanding. © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

3. Slide 3: Release Form

   It is recommended by Axon Training that all students attending a non-sponsored in-house Instructor or Operator certification course sign a Release Form “Release” form  Agencies should maintain a copy of all training records including signed “Release” forms  Axon Training does not maintain training

4. Slide 4: Program Requirements

   Instructors MUST go to www.Axon.com/training-resources within 72 hours of their course and ensure the program Program includes only the most current Version 22 Requirements training materials  PowerPoint® version of training program  Training Bulletins and Annual Updates  Product Warnings  Energ

5. Slide 5: Expectations

   You must successfully complete the entire curriculum to be certified by Axon Training as a TASER Instructor Expectations  Instructor certification is valid for two years from the date certified  Operators must be recertified annually or more frequently as necessary to stay current with updated man

6. Slide 6: Certification Requirements: Initial Operator Course

   Certification Requirements Initial Operator Course (minimum 6 hours) Certification Requirements Complete initial TASER Operator Course Presentation Pass all requirements listed on Operator Certification Form  Part 1 and 2 of the examination  Practical exercises listed on New Operator Certification

7. Slide 7: Certification Requirements: Re-certification Course

   Certification Requirements Re-certification Course Certification Complete Annual Re-Certification Presentation Requirements (no time limit)  Practical exercises listed on Annual Re- Certification Form  No written exam required © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

8. Slide 8: Certification Requirements: Transition Course

   Certification Requirements Transition Course Certification Complete the Transition Course Presentation (no Requirements time limit) Does not fulfill annual re-certification requirements  Pass all requirements listed on the Transition Certification Form © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

9. Slide 9: Required Forms

   Certification Requirements Go to https://www.axon.com/training-resources and download all required forms  Complete appropriate certification application form Required (must sign) Forms  Receive a copy and acknowledge the Law Enforcement Warnings (All Courses) © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

10. Slide 10: Safety Rules

    Certification Requirements  No live firearms in the training area  Every participant is responsible for Safety Rules immediately reporting any safety issues. If an unsafe condition occurs or is noticed during an exercise, the student or instructor observing the unsafe condition will call “STOP ACT

11. Slide 11: Safety Rules

    Certification Requirements  Protective eyewear MUST be worn at all times during any weapons handling—including during Safety Rules exposures  LASERs must not be pointed at eyes  One student or instructor will act as a safety officer for all drills and scenarios  During training scenarios, only u

12. Slide 12: Safety Rules

    Certification Requirements  Triple Safety Check for compliance with all safety rules  Student performs a check of themselves Safety Rules  Students check the student(s) next to them  Instructor will perform a final check of each student  Triple Safety Check will be conducted when there is a cla

13. Slide 13: Voluntary Exposures

    Voluntary Exposures © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc

14. Slide 14: Voluntary Exposures

    Certification Requirements  Conducted by a currently Certified Instructor  Complete the Release Form prior to receiving Voluntary an exposure Exposures  Original signed copy of the Release Form is (not required) to be retained by the employer for the duration of the volunteer's employment  Reali

15. Slide 15: Voluntary Exposures Safety Guidelines

    Certification Requirements  Volunteer must be warmed up prior to exposure Voluntary  Eye protection is required for anyone within Exposures the training area Safety  Deploy probes from behind the volunteer Guidelines  Properly supported by two spotters  Make sure to note any pre-existing injuri

16. Slide 16: Reality-Based Training (RBT): Instructor Course

    Reality-Based Training (RBT): Instructor Course Axon Training 1 day Instructor Course Version 22: RBT Release, April 1, 2022 © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

17. Slide 17: Safety Brief

     Ensure this is reviewed and completed Safety Brief prior to the start of training  It is to be completed by everyone participating or observing the training © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

18. Slide 18: Reality-Based Training (RBT)

     Training methodology that uses pre-scripted Reality-Based scenarios with trained role players to Training (RBT) evaluate specific trained responses  All drills and scenarios need to be followed as prescribed in the TASER Master Instructor Drill Book.  Not specific to law enforcement  Axon Train

19. Slide 19: Goal of RBT

     Increase officer and subject safety Goal of RBT  Increase effective use and decrease department liability  Reduce conscious effort  Reduce hesitation  Increase proficiency  Increase confidence  Replicate reality -“Just like the real thing” © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

20. Slide 20: Why RBT?

    Student  The ability to train in the environment in which they work Why RBT ? Instructor  The ability to evaluate the student on proficiency and decision-making skills Agency  More proficient, professional and safe Community  Increased trust & confidence in the agency and its officers Liability

21. Slide 21: Harris v. City of Canton, OH (1989)

     Public entity/agency may be held liable under Harris v. City Section 1983 for failing to adequately train its of Canton, police officers OH (1989)  Officers must be provided training that is adequate to the task(s) that may have to be performed © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

22. Slide 22: Two Types of RBT

     Isolation Drills Two Types of  One to two objectives RBT  Examples: wall drills, hood drills, box drills  Requires less time and space then full blown scenario training  AXON RBT: the focus is largely on isolation drills  Full Scenarios  Multiple objectives  From start to finish calls of se

23. Slide 23: Triple Check for Safety

    Triple Check for Safety 1. Check yourself for “unauthorized” weapons & ammo Safety! 2. Checked by your partner for “unauthorized” weapons & ammo 3. Checked by the “Safety Officer” for “unauthorized” weapons & ammo  All weapons, ammo and props in the training area shall be visually and physically in

24. Slide 24: Training Environment

    Staging Area  The area outside but attached to the training area where Training the students will stage Environment  There is a clear entry/exit point (both are the same) connected to the training area with a Safety Officer present at this point Training Area  Preferably a 25’ (7.6 m) perimeter w

25. Slide 25: Roles and Responsibilities

     Evaluation Officer (TEO) Roles and  Safety Officer One (TSO1) Responsibilities  Safety Officer Two (TSO2)  Responding Officer(s) (RO)  Role Player(s) (RP) © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

26. Slide 26: TASER Evaluation Officer (TEO)

     Responsible for set-up and running the RBT TASER  Responsible for the evaluation of the student Evaluation  Responsible for the after-action debrief Officer (TEO)  Responsible for ensuring the training objectives are met  TEO should have a strong training background © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc

27. Slide 27: TASER Safety Officer One (TSO1)

     TSO1 is located at the entry/exit point at the TASER Safety staging and training areas Officer One  Responsible for who and what enters/exits (TSO1) the training areas (everyone searched for “unauthorized” weapons/ammo)  Responsible for ensuring students, role players, evaluation officer, and an

28. Slide 28: TASER Safety Officer Two (TSO2)

     Responsible for the safety inside the training TASER Safety area Officer Two  Will “stop action” if any unsafe action is (TSO2) observed  Responsible for ensuring all weapons are safe & secure upon completion of the training/scenario  Conducts the safety briefing to all participants where all s

29. Slide 29: Responding Officer(s) (RO)

     Must be properly trained in both static & fluid Responding drills Officer(s)  Must have a clear understanding of the (RO) objective  Must adhere to the safety brief © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

30. Slide 30: Role Player(s) (RP)

     Must be properly trained and roles rehearsed Role Player(s)  Must have a clear understanding of the (RP) objective(s)  Must be properly equipped with safety gear  Must adhere to the given scenario parameters  Must stay on script © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

31. Slide 31: Commands

     Start Scenario Commands  End Scenario  Stop Action  Make Safe/Recover to the holster  Area is “cold” © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

32. Slide 32: Start Scenario

     This command is given by the TEO to initiate Start Scenario the start of the scenario/drill © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

33. Slide 33: End Scenario

     This command is given by the TEO to end the End Scenario scenario/drill as it is now complete © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

34. Slide 34: Stop Action

     This command is given by anyone (TEO, Stop Action TSO, RP, RO or any other observers) who wants to stop the action immediately  This is done most often when a safety issue arises  When this command is given all movement is to cease © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

35. Slide 35: Make Safe/Recover to Holster

     With action stopped, all participants are to Make Safe/ safely and securely holster all weapons Recover to  At this time, weapons can be unloaded Holster  All weapons, cartridges and ammo are accounted for © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

36. Slide 36: Area is Cold

     Weapons are secured and “safe” Area is Cold  All cartridges and ammunition are accounted for  The training area is now “sterile”  Participants may now remove safety equipment (example: RP take helmets off and get water)  The TEO begins the student debrief © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

37. Slide 37: Creating Your RBT

     Types of RBT (calls for service) Creating Your  RBT Cover Sheet RBT  RBT Student Training Template © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

38. Slide 38: Trainers Challenge: Increased Threat Potential Scenarios

     Foot pursuits Trainers  Disturbance calls Challenge:  Domestic violence Increased  “In-progress” calls Threat  Gun/shots fired calls Potential Scenarios  EDP  Serving warrants on violent offenders  Traffic stops  Ambush (situational awareness) © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

39. Slide 39: RBT Cover Sheet

    RBT Cover Sheet Scenario Title Emotionally Disturbed Person Suicidal Women with a knife Number of Role Players for scenario: One Role Player# 1 Name of Character: Staci Age: 45-50 Sex: Female Race: Any Physical Characteristics: Capable of going into a prone position Clothing required Jeans, T-shirt,

40. Slide 40: RBT Cover Sheet

    RBT Cover Sheet Scenario Title Emotionally Disturbed Person Suicidal Women with a knife Number of Responding Officers: Two Equipment Required SIRT guns, TASER 7, HALT cartridges, Inert Pepper Spray, Handcuffs, Duty belt, Full Uniform Dispatcher You are notified by her sister who is at the residence,

41. Slide 41: RBT Training Plan/Template

    RBT Training Plan/Template Department: Training Date: Jan 10, 2022 Author: David Wright Student(s): Lamar Cousins & Leroy Outlaw Tactics: Officers utilize proper contact/cover & safe distance while using tactical communications Objective: To utilize tactics above in order to get RP to comply without

42. Slide 42: Equipment & Weapons Considerations

     Training props – Proper/safe room set up Equipment & – Safe improvised weapons Weapons – Dummies, manikins Considerations – TASER 7 HALT Suit – Proper Safety glasses and gear  Training firearm – SIRT, Blue, Red  TASER 7 energy weapon – Blue HALT Cartridges  No unauthorized weapons of any kind ©

43. Slide 43: Things to Avoid & Training Scars

     Safety measures are not in place (to be discussed in more depth) Things to  Avoid unrealistic events Avoid &  Stopping scenarios too soon (example after shots are Training Scars fired)  Not replicating stress  Creating no-win scenarios for the student  Allowing officers to die or quit  Allow

44. Slide 44: RBT Debrief

     Led by the TEO RBT Debrief  Stay positive: Praise-correct-praise  Purpose: identify what the student responders did correctly and to reinforce these behaviors  Open ended questions: – What did you see? – What did you do? – Why did you do what you did? – What would you do differently (if anythin

45. Slide 45: RBT Retraining

     Visualization drills RBT Retraining  Verbal debrief  Static Drills  Fluid Drills  Reenactment of scenarios  Complete retraining of student to include all static, fluid, and dynamic training. This is rare. © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

46. Slide 46: Questions

    Have a safe and realistic training environment! Questions © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc.

47. Slide 47: Basic Drills, Live Fire Drills, Practical Exercises, Conclusion

    • Basic Drills • Live Fire Drills • Practical Exercises • Conclusion © 2022 Axon Enterprise, Inc

48. Slide 48: Suggested References

     Force on Force, Scenario Based Instructor Training Manual, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (2015) Suggested  Active Shooter Threat Instructor Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training References Center/Department of Homeland Security (2012)  TASER Instructor Certification Lesson P

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