baton impact weapons update safety policy
Rohnert Park Department of
Public Safety Training
Student Safety Policy
Less Lethal Impact Munitions
The Student Safety Policy concerning Less Lethal Impact Munitions Training shall be in writing
and given to all instructors. All students shall be informed of the policy prior to each training
session.
Facility Guidelines
Less Lethal Impact Munitions Training may take place at several sites, all of which shall be
adequate in size for the number of students to be trained and contain a safe area in order to
deploy munitions.
1. Art Koch Range and Training Facility
1717 Rex Clift Ln
Fairfield, CA 94533
a. The training facility consists of 20 lanes of 25 yard pistol range and a six lane 100
yard rifle range.
b. The floor is cement with painted lane lines and yardage markers.
c. The ranges are climate controlled with ventilation and lighting controls.
d. Windows and doors to the range are inside so learning activities can occur without
any outside interference or disturbances
e. The facility has a sink and water fountain as well as separate restrooms for male and
female students.
f. Hand-sanitizer dispensers are located at the entry doors to the facility.
g. Each range room a readily accessible first-aid/trauma kit and AED
h. The facility has multiple fire extinguishers that are readily accessible
i. Cell phones will be carried by instructors to ensure immediate access to emergency
communications
j. The condition of the facility and equipment is regularly monitored by instructional
staff for any safety issues.
2. Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety.
500 City Center Dr.
Rohnert Park, CA, 94928
a. The training facility consists of 2 lanes of 50 yards for outdoor less lethal munitions. The
back drop for the targets is a 15 foot high cement wall with rubber mats to reduce
bounce back.
b. The floor is asphalt and cement.
c. The area is gated off from the general public.
d. The facility includes restrooms, water fountains and separate locker rooms for male and
female students, each with showers.
e. Hand-sanitizer dispensers are located at the main doorways leading into the building
near the locker room access.
f. The training area has a readily accessible first-aid/trauma kit and AED.
g. The facility is a second run fire house equipped with fire extinguishers.
h. There is a telephone in the training room for quick communication with emergency
dispatch center.
i. The condition of the facility and equipment is regularly monitored by instructional staff
for any safety issues.
The instructors and staff of all Less Lethal Impact Munitions Training courses shall inspect the
facility prior to the start of each training day to detect and correct safety hazards.
Equipment Guidelines
Every student, while engaged in Less Lethal Impact Munitions Firing, shall wear appropriate eye
and hearing protection. Soft Body armor is encouraged.
Instructors shall conduct a pre-training inspection of the students to ensure eye and hearing
protection is worn.
All instructional staff shall wear distinctive clothing so they may be easily identifiable during
training.
Procedures for weapon malfunctions will be reviewed prior to shooting.
All firearms will have a safety check prior to entering or leaving the range.
All firearms will be treated as loaded.
All firearms will be pointed down range or in a safe direction.
Never point a fire arm at anything you don’t intend to shoot.
Only place your finger on the trigger when ready to shoot.
Communication equipment (portable radios and/ or cell phones) to be utilized in the event of an
emergency will be carried or shall be easily accessible by each instructor. In the event there is
limited cell phone service at an indoor range, the location of facility landlines will be made
known to all Firearms Instructors and students prior to the start of training.
Instructor Qualifications
All lead instructors for Less Lethal impact Munitions Training shall be a POST certified Less
Lethal Munitions Instructor or the equivalent with required updates prior to training classes.
Instructional Staff to Student Ratios
In all courses involving active student participation for Arrest and Control Training, the
instructor to student ratio shall be 1 to 5.
In high risk/ high liability techniques the instructor to student ratio shall be 1 to 1.
Presentation Guidelines
The safety rules concerning Less Lethal Impact Munitions Training shall be emphasized to the
students prior to any training.
All Firearms Instructors will be responsible for adhering to all applicable safety guidelines,
policies and approved course outlines and lesson plans.
All students shall be reminded to keep their fingers out of the trigger guard unless actively
shooting a designated target.
Before any course of fire the students will be orientated to the course by the Instructors.
Water is provided by onsite drinking fountains or bottle water supplied by the Instructors.
After the completion of the range students will be encouraged to wash their hands and face. Also
to remove any clothing used at the range as lead particles can be a health hazard to them and
others.
Response to Injury
All injuries will be attended to as they occur and documented on appropriately on the
Departments “Supervisor’s Report of Injury” form or a City’s Worker’s Compensation form.
ILLNESS OR INJURY GUIDELINES
I. Participants
A. MINOR ILLNESS OR INJURY: ROUTINE RESPONSE
1. On Site Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate
evaluation and First Aid. (Rohnert Park is a Public Safety Agency and
therefore Police Officers are trained as certified Fire/EMS personnel
also. This allows for on-site EMT’s during all training.)
2. Instructors notify on-duty supervisor. (707)-584-2628 or (707)-584-2611
B. IMMEDIATE, NON LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY: URGENT
RESPONSE
1. On Site Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides immediate
evaluation and First Aid. (Rohnert Park is a Public Safety Agency and
therefore Police Officers are trained certified Fire/EMS personnel also.
This allows for on-site EMT’s during all training.)
2. Instructors activate EMS by calling 911.
3. Instructors notify on-duty supervisor. (707)-584-2628 or (707)-584-2611
4. Per regulation 1052: Instructors notify the training Lieutenant who will
ensure the Department’s POST regional consultant is notified in writing
within five (5) business days when an injury requiring more than basic
first aid occurs during training.
C. IMMEDIATE, LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY:
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
On-Site Emergency Medical Technician SHALL:
1. Provide immediate evaluation and First Aid. (Rohnert Park is a Public
Safety Agency and therefore Police Officers are trained certified
Fire/EMS personnel also. This allows for on-site EMT’s during all
training.)
2. Activate EMS by calling 911.
3. Notify the Department of Public Safety’s Administration. (707)-584-
2611 or (707)-584-2612.
4. Per regulation 1052: Instructors notify the training Lieutenant who will
ensure the Department’s POST regional consultant is notified in writing
within five (5) business days when an injury requiring more than basic
first aid occurs during training.
Nearest emergency rooms to training site:
Trauma Center:
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
1165 Montgomery Drive
Santa Rosa, California 95405
(707) 546-3210
Kaiser Permanente
401 Bicentennial Way
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 571-4000
Closest to Art Koch Range and Training Facility:
Northbay Medical Center
1200 B.Gale Wilson Blvd
Fairfield CA, 94533
707-646-5000