Spokane Police Department Training

Comprehensive and Continued Education for the Men and Women of Law Enforcement

Proper  training for the men and women of the Spokane Police Department is a top priority for the Department.  Spokane Police Department holds mandatory, department-wide training four times throughout a given year in order to keep officers and other employees up to date on their knowledge and technique while protecting and serving citizens. 

Spring Department Training (also known as “in-service”), occurred on March 14, 2012.  The training was broken into four segments covering the following topics: 

• Firearms qualification and a review of Federal  and State Law regarding deadly force

• Behavioral health and working with vulnerable populations

• Administrative review of a deadly force incidents

•  Legal updates on recent changes in state and federal criminal law and recent case law relevant to law enforcement

The largest block of instruction for the spring training session focuses on behavioral health.  Behavioral health training is provided by Dr. Matt Layton of the University of Washington and Jan Dobbs, of Frontier Mental Health.  This training also serves as a supplement to the training provided to the departments CIT (Crisis Intervention Training) officers.  CIT officers are commissioned personnel given additional training in dealing with vulnerable populations.  The CIT Program and training was instituted in 2001 and is updated with new and current information and techniques each year.

The training listed above, along with other relevant and important topics is revisited on a quarterly basis to ensure the best possible training for the men and women of the Spokane Police Department.

Below you will find a list of training opportunities for civilians offered at the Spokane Police Academy.  Registration for any course should be completed no later than 10 days prior to class.  Check back frequently for upcoming dates.  If you have any questions about any of the training listed below, please contact the Academy at (509) 742-8100.

Enhancing the Survival Mindset

These courses are geared towards the female civilian to better prepare them for a threatening encounter.

Enhancing the Survival Mindset - Level I will start in the classroom where you will receive lecture, and Q&A on crime statistics, situational awareness, and survival mindset.  From there, you will move into hands on training to introduce defensive tactic techniques that will contribute to your survival "when" you are ever attacked.  Finally, you will be rotated through several realistic scenes where you will face different threats.  Your survival mindset will determin the outcome of these scenarios.

Enhancing the Survival Mindset - Level II is the next step in the reinforcement and development of the survival mindset.  You will be exposed to approximately six new scenarios that will enhance your schemas for real life survival.

Note:  Completion of Enhancing the Survival Mindset - Level I is required before taking Level II.

Each course costs $50 to attend.  Both courses are taught by veteran Defensive Tactics Instructors from the Spokane Police Department.  A background check will be completed on non-commissioned personnel prior to attendance.

Click on the links below to register for one of these courses!

Violence Prevention in the Workplace

The Spokane Police Academy also offers a Violence Prevention in the Workplace course that can be taught at your workplace or business.  This course is a seminar on preventing violence in the workplace and appropriate response to violence in our personal lives.  The class examines different workplace violence events and how they were resolved.  We will also explore limitations that we (society) place on ourselves that limit our ability to recognize and prevent violence, and take appropriate action when violence occurs.

The course is facilitated by veteran Police Officers with the Spokane Police Depatment who have tactical experience in both active shooter and hostage type situations.  The instructors can also make suggestions for improvements to the physical security of your work or business.

To hold a seminar for your employees, contact Officer Terry Preuninger at the Spokane Police Academy (509) 742-8117, or email him at TPreuninger@spokanepolice.org

The Spokane Police Academy hosts numerous schools throughout the year. 

Check back soon for updated listings for 2012

*NEW* GLOCK ARMORER  July 19, 

• NRA   *NEW*
•            Tactical Shooting Instructor September 17-21, 
•            Select Fire Instructor September 24-28,
• Action Target  *NEW*
•             2012 Portable Steel Target Training Seminar!  May 2nd or May 3rd
•                        *Steel Dueling Tree Included in Tuition!
•  Safariland *NEW*
•             Advanced Less Lethal Course  Sept 10-12
•                        In partnership with Spokane County Sheriff's Office

 Criminal Justice Training Commision Courses (2012)

• Handgun Instructor Level One
•            July 23 - Aug 3
• Handgun Instructor Level Two
•            May 21-25
• Patrol Rifle Instructor
•            August 20-24
• Level 1 Scoped Rifle
•            June 25-27
• Handgun Instructor Level One Update 
•            January 10-11       
•            June 18-19
• Rifle Instructor Update 
•            January 12
•            June 20
• Shotgun Instructor Update 
•            January 13
•            June 21

Washington Tactical Officers Association WSTOA

Force Options (Jeff Hall)

Police Policy Studies Council 

Click Here for a video clip of the class.

Sniper Glass Workshop held 08/02/11

Marksmen look at the final destination.