
Courtesy TAPD
The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department will be hosting a 50 Hour Basic SWAT Course on April 17-21, 2023.
Here is more information from the TAPD Press Release:
Course Objectives:
This class will prepare the new SWAT officer to seamlessly integrate into their tactical unit. Major topics to be covered:● A stair-stepped shooting program that covers all the basic skills needed for surgical shooting, both rifle and pistol● Team Organization● Breaching & Shield Work● High-Risk Warrants● Covert Clearing/Shields● Vehicle Assaults● React Team Procedures● Arrest procedures● Assault Planning● Medical● Less-Lethal● Tactical ScenariosAMMUNITION REQUIREMENTS: 500 Ball Pistol, 600 Ball Rifle, SIMS 50 pistol 50 rifle
Seats are limited:POC: Sgt. Rick CockrellRick.Cockrell@txkusa.org