Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission Private Security Officer Private Investigator Bail Recovery Agent Firearms Training Program Update

Program History The firearms training program was established in 1991 by the Washington State Legislature with the support of the Private Security Industry. The firearms training program was established in 1991 by the Washington State Legislature with the support of the Private Security Industry. Requires annual firearms certification for Guards, Private Investigators, and Bail recover Agents Requires annual firearms certification for Guards, Private Investigators, and Bail recover Agents

Program History In the early years there was very little professional supervision of the program. In the early years there was very little professional supervision of the program. In 1996 the program was given to the firearms training coordinator for the commission and many program changes were instituted. Mostly in the Instructor training and qualifications. In 1996 the program was given to the firearms training coordinator for the commission and many program changes were instituted. Mostly in the Instructor training and qualifications.

Program History In 2002 the first Private Sector ICP trainer was accepted to the program under Steve Lettic. In 2002 the first Private Sector ICP trainer was accepted to the program under Steve Lettic. Stricter standards were created for instructors requiring the accomplishment of objective standards. Stricter standards were created for instructors requiring the accomplishment of objective standards. Pass Instructor Qualification at 85% Pass Instructor Qualification at 85% Demonstrate physical skills to standard Demonstrate physical skills to standard Pass a written examination with 85% passing score. Pass a written examination with 85% passing score. End result a Professional Cadre of Instructors End result a Professional Cadre of Instructors

Program History 2006 Jeff Slotnick identified by the Commission as Program Lead 2006 Jeff Slotnick identified by the Commission as Program Lead Training committee representing the various industries formed. Training committee representing the various industries formed. Research conducted to determine program requirements. Research conducted to determine program requirements.

Program History Recent Program Changes Recent Program Changes User course of fire changed to reflect duty realities. User course of fire changed to reflect duty realities. 40 hour instructor program and 16 hour recertification program add concealed carry to the curriculum. 40 hour instructor program and 16 hour recertification program add concealed carry to the curriculum. 16 hour program now incorporates a training update. 16 hour program now incorporates a training update. User Guide changed to reflect course material reflected in instructor materials. User Guide changed to reflect course material reflected in instructor materials.

Future Program Goals Recruit and train several private industry ICP’s Recruit and train several private industry ICP’s Conduct field audits of instructors/360 0 Evaluation Conduct field audits of instructors/360 0 Evaluation Develop appropriate Shotgun and Patrol Rifle Certification and Re-certification Courses. Develop appropriate Shotgun and Patrol Rifle Certification and Re-certification Courses. Create and distribute Instructor CD with resources, instructional Power Points presentations, and instructions. Create and distribute Instructor CD with resources, instructional Power Points presentations, and instructions.

Good News for 2009 Regional Training Regional Training Incorporation of the Washington State Firearms Training by ASIS as a National Minimum Standard of Guard Training. Incorporation of the Washington State Firearms Training by ASIS as a National Minimum Standard of Guard Training. Seeking Professional Acceptance of private sector ICP’s by WASLEFIA Seeking Professional Acceptance of private sector ICP’s by WASLEFIA New User Manual in final legal review. New User Manual in final legal review.

Closing Thoughts Check CJTC Web Site for Course Updates Check CJTC Web Site for Course Updates Be prepared to perform to standard on the first day of the course. Be prepared to perform to standard on the first day of the course. Program is industry driven Program is industry driven CJTC Fully Supports this program CJTC Fully Supports this program Questions? Questions? Thank You, Jeffrey A. Slotnick, Program Lead