The Leitchfield Police Department is currently hosting firearms decision-making training for regional law enforcement officers.
LPD Detective Kevin Smith said, “A day in the life of a law enforcement officer can bring literally anything. The more prepared the officer, the better for all involved.”
The highly specialized training is one of the nation’s most realistic and sophisticated firearms decision-making training systems, according to Smith.
The TI Firearms System is a computerized system that projects scenarios on to a screen to which officers respond with the appropriate levels of force. Participants are filmed and provided feedback on their actions to include de-escalation (verbal commands) and proper use of weapons such as batons, TASER, pistols, rifles and shotguns.
The scenarios covered include domestic violence, traffic stops, emotionally disturbed individuals and more.
“For us, it’s safety first, for citizens, officers and perpetrators. This type of system allows officers to practice and evaluate their own behaviors,” Police Chief Bryan Langdon said.
Courts have ruled that use of force or “response to resistance” training is necessary for police officers. This system provides safe and realistic format for officers to receive training.
For more than 10 years, the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services (KLCIS) program has provided this response to resistance simulation training to its insured police departments at no cost. KLCIS trains hundreds of officers at dozens of locations annually. All trainings are open to the area sheriff’s departments, Kentucky State Police, Fish & Wildlife officers and federal agencies that wish to participate.
KLCIS is Kentucky’s largest insurer of cities and municipal agencies. Each year, KLCIS leases new simulators to ensure use of the latest technology and adds 10 new training scenarios to address timely law enforcement challenges.
“This is one of the best investments we can ever make,” according to Doug Goforth, KLC Deputy Executive Director of Insurance. “Anytime we can improve safety and situational outcomes as well as reduce claims, that’s a win for everyone.”
The Leitchfield Police Department will conclude the onsite training on Friday.
With questions about the TI System, go to www.titraining.com or contact KLC Law Enforcement Consultants Troy Pitcock or Brian Nunn at 1-800-876-4552.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
