Training Overview

 This training is broken down into 3 parts

Phase One

Participants will be certified as:

•  MDTS instructors 

This training happens at the Police academy in Pittsford. Please check the Vermont Criminal Justice training Councils training calendar for dates and contact me about attending.

 http://www.vcjtc.state.vt.us/TrainingTalk.htm 

 Staff that successfully complete phase one will then go to phase two.

Phase Two

 Participants will be certified as: 

• OC instructors

This training happens at the Police academy in Pittsford. Please check the Vermont Criminal Justice training Councils training calendar for dates and contact me about attending.

 http://www.vcjtc.state.vt.us/TrainingTalk.htm 

 Staff that successfully complete phase two will then go to Phase Three.

Phase Three

 Participants will certify as:

•  Vermont Dept of Corrections Use of Force Instructors

 At the Non-Lethal Use of Force Instructor Update

 To included:

• Cell extraction
• Team Restraint
• Use of Restraints
• Use of Force Directive

 This training will take place at the Vermont Correctional academy in Rutland; January 7^th– 9^th, 2006

You must submit an application to be considered for training as a Non-Lethal Use of Force Instructor.

Program Objectives

 Participants will be able to:

•  Train and Certify Local and academy participants in the Core competencies for Use of Force

Target Audience

 This training is for correctional staff that will train Use of Force at their local sites and at the Academy.

 Listed are currently certified instructors.

Reg Langtange, Jeff Gilmore, Scott Stevens, Todd RushLow, Scott Martin, Rizardo Reynoso, Bob Arkley, Jason Rushlow, Joseph Aoun, John Buck, Robert Papariello, Jason Sanders, Kyle Beckwith, Jeff Schemeltz, Michael Arace, Ryan Ward,  Christopher Cozadd, Milton McWayne, Darrell Goodrich, Daniel Williams, Jean Jeanne, Ed Adams, Stanley Wood, Brett Perry

Selection Criteria 

Staff that are interested in this training need to put forward a letter of interests.  This letter must include an endorsement of their work site manger for them to become a use of force instructor.  It should also include any activities or certification that would make them a good candidate to become a use of force instructors.  Also it should state that the person is in good health and is in good physical condition to allow them to do a demanding physical training.

All candidates are agreeing to be become instructors for at least 4 years and to teach at the Academy and to run local program for the Department.

All application will be reviewed by the Use of Force oversight committee to make sure that they are viable applicants and we reserve the right to reject any applicant that we do not think meets the standards for this training.

It should be noted that we are going to train use of force instructors in how to teach, they need to already have a good base understanding in Non-lethal Use of Force before they apply.

All mentor level instructors do not need to reapply; they will be part of the training cadre.  All other current instructors need to submit an application for training.

Registration Deadline

 All participants must be registered by December 10^th 2007.  Class size is restricted to the 20 register participants.  Application must be signed and Mailed to me at:

Vermont Correctional Academy

71 Clement Rd

Rutland, VT 05701

Trainers

The trainers for this event is;

Jeffrey Gilmore, Scott Martin, Todd Rushlow, Reg Langtange, Scott Stevens

Notes

•  By completing this course you are agreeing to train ACT at your local work site and at the academy.  If you are not willing to do this please do not apply.
• All applicants must have the approval of their local training coordinator or local work site manger.
• Class starts at 0830
• Attire is Class room professional or uniform.  You will need sneaker and sweats for the Gym.  Tee shirts should be plain with no marking or Corrections Tee Shirts.
• Lodging will be provided for anyone that has to travel over 50 miles to the training.
• Lunch will be provided on site.  Breakfast and Supper are on your own and will be reimbursed thought the expense account process. 
• Mileage will be reimbursed though the expense account process.
• Please Register for the program with Ross T. Farnsworth HRD Training Coordinator VCA rossf@doc.state.vt.us 802-776-5272.
• Please let us know if you are traveling over fifty miles and will need lodging.
• Please also include your employee ID number
• The Payroll Project / Grant code for this training is 999915-32

Cost

Free to all Correctional Personnel that have their work site mangers approval to attend.

REGISTER HERE