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safetyPolicy_31811 Patrol Rifle Course Safety Policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (4180) CCN: 31811| July 2021 | POST Certification II | Reimbursement Plan IV | 16 hours The Student Safety Policy concerning Tactical Pistol and Rifle 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 Tactical Pistol and Rifle 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 ammunition. 1. Art Koch Range and Training Facility 1717 Clift Ln Fairfield, CA 94533 Lt. Becky Belk 707-399-5634 Nearest Emergency room to training site: Northbay Medical Center 1200 B.Gale Wilson Blvd Fairfield CA, 94533 707-646-5000 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. Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center 5743 Skylane Boulevard 1 | Page Patrol Rifle Course Safety Policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (4180) CCN: 31811| July 2021 | POST Certification II | Reimbursement Plan IV | 16 hours Windsor, CA 95492 Elexis Ozols 707-836-2907 Nearest Emergency room to training site: Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital 1165 Montgomery Drive Santa Rosa CA, 95405 707-546-3210 a. The training facility consists of 15 lanes of 25 yard pistol range using frangible ammunition. 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. Equipment Guidelines Every student, while engaged in Tactical Pistol/Rifle Training, shall wear appropriate hearing and eye protection while engaged in discharging of the firearms. All students shall wear their issued body armor, either in the form of their issued patrol carrier vest, or their concealed vest. Students shall also wear the patrol duty belt that they would use while on patrol. Instructors shall be responsible to ensure students utilize the necessary ear and eye protection. All instructional staff shall wear distinctive clothing so they may be easily identifiable during training. Procedures for weapon manipulations and malfunctions shall be reviewed prior to shooting. All firearms will be treated as loaded. 2 | Page Patrol Rifle Course Safety Policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (4180) CCN: 31811| July 2021 | POST Certification II | Reimbursement Plan IV | 16 hours All firearms will be pointed in a safe direction while un-holstered. Never point a firearm at anything that you do not 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 Tactical Pistol/Rifle Training shall be POST certified Tactical Pistol Instructors or the equivalent with required updates prior to training classes. Instructional Staff to Student Ratios In all courses involving active student participation for Tactical Pistol and Rifle 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 Tactical Pistol/Rifle 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. 3 | Page Patrol Rifle Course Safety Policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (4180) CCN: 31811| July 2021 | POST Certification II | Reimbursement Plan IV | 16 hours After 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 appropriately on the Departments “Supervisor’s Report of Injury” form, or a City’s Worker’s Compensation form. In the case of a serious injury requiring more than just basic first aid, we will contact our POST regional consultant in writing within (5) business days. Illness of Injury Guidelines I. Participants a. MINOR ILLNESS OR INJURY: ROUTINE RESPONSE i. 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/First Responder personnel also. This allows for on-site First Responder’s during all training.) ii. Instructors notify on-duty supervisor. 707-584-2628 or 707-584-2611 b. IMMEDIATE, NON LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY: URGENT RESPONSE i. 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/First Responder personnel also. This allows for on-site First Responder’s during all training.) ii. Instructors activate EMS by calling 911. iii. Instructors notify on-duty supervisor. 707-584-2628 or 707-584-2611 c. IMMEDIATE, LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESS OR INJURY: EMERGENCY RESPONSE On-Site Emergency Medical Technician SHALL: 4 | Page Patrol Rifle Course Safety Policy Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety (4180) CCN: 31811| July 2021 | POST Certification II | Reimbursement Plan IV | 16 hours i. Provide immediate evaluation and First Aid. (Rohnert Park is a Public Safety Agency and therefore Police Officers are trained certified Fire/First Responder personnel also. This allows for on- site First Responder’s during all training.) ii. Activate EMS by calling 911. iii. Notify the Department of Public Safety’s Administration. 707-584- 2611 or 707-584-2612. 5 | Page