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Active Threat Instructor

  • Agency selects course/training required; should attending members meet prerequisites
  • Agency will download the QF135 Course Registration Form by clicking on the register now tab
  • Download the enrollment form and save as the following: Name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date
  • Agency completes the Course Registration Form (with as much information as possible) and email a completed copy to the APA In-Service Mail Box found at apainservicetraining@hollandcollege.com
  • Email and attach the completed form using the same name of agency, name of applicant, name of course and date as the subject line. This will allow for quick and streamlined processing of the application
  • Agency will be provided with a follow-up email advising of the result of their attendance
  • Should a member be selected for training, the member will be provided with joining instructions to assist with their enrollment
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Price:
$1,200

Date:
November 17 - 19, 2025

Course Length:
3 Days

Course Seats Available:
16/16

Future Course Dates:
November 16 - 18, 2026

Course registration will only be open during the course calendar year.

Course Description

This three-day course offers law enforcement professionals an essential introduction to Active Threat incidents, serving as foundational training for those encountering such situations. Participants will delve into historical data to understand the evolution of law enforcement responses and gain practical knowledge in identifying when an Active Threat Encounter arises. Throughout the course, members will explore the diverse roles and responsibilities assigned during an Active Threat encounter. They will undergo comprehensive training in movements, formations, and tactics aimed at effectively mitigating risks in such situations.

Furthermore, participants will engage in a series of controlled scenarios utilizing simmunition to induce stress responses. This hands-on approach will allow them to apply their learned tactics in real-time, effectively neutralizing threats as they navigate through various simulated scenarios.

Course Prerequisites

  • Employed as a sworn armed peace officer, within a law enforcement or public safety agency, with approval from agency training manager or equivalent
  • Successfully completed and current in Use of Force, Police Service Act and agency policies
  • Successfully completed the Atlantic Police Academy's Active Threat User Course

Additional Information

Grade Scheme: Pass/Fail
Course Value: 24 Outcome hours
Certificate Expiry: 3 years
Modality: Face to Face
Location: Atlantic Police Academy