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June 13th & 14th, 2022
 

Patrol Rifle Operator

 

10 Officers from various agencies completed the NYS DCJS Patrol Rifle Operator certification course, in Delhi, N.Y.  All officers completed the classroom portion and passed the NYS standard 40 round qualifications course of fire, 100 yds and in.

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May 25th & June 3rd, 2022
 

Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training

 

Course Goal

 

To develop certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to promoting safe firearms instruction and training, including organizing, conducting and supervising a live fire range session.

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​Course Lessons
 

  1. Define Role of the Range Safety Officer

  2. Explain the purpose and importance of range standard operating procedures.

  3. List the steps in inspecting a range prior to live fire.

  4. Conduct a range safety briefing.

  5. List the steps of emergency procedures.

  6. How to safely take a malfunctioning gun from a student.

  7. Show how to safely unload a gun and how to correct stoppages.

  8. List range commands used during a live fire session.

  9. Explain proper methods to handle a safety violation in a live fire session.

  10. List the Basic Rules of Firearms Safety

 

Certification Requirements
 

  • 21 years or older to take the class

  • Attend the entire course

  • Take part in discussions and practical exercises

  • Demonstrate the ability to properly conduct and supervise a live fire range session.

  • Pass an examination with a score of 80% or higher

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May 25th & June 3rd, 2022
 

Range Safety Officer (RSO) Training

 

Course Goal

 

To develop certified Range Safety Officers who possess the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to promoting safe firearms instruction and training, including organizing, conducting and supervising a live fire range session.

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​Course Lessons
 

  1. Define Role of the Range Safety Officer

  2. Explain the purpose and importance of range standard operating procedures.

  3. List the steps in inspecting a range prior to live fire.

  4. Conduct a range safety briefing.

  5. List the steps of emergency procedures.

  6. How to safely take a malfunctioning gun from a student.

  7. Show how to safely unload a gun and how to correct stoppages.

  8. List range commands used during a live fire session.

  9. Explain proper methods to handle a safety violation in a live fire session.

  10. List the Basic Rules of Firearms Safety

 

Certification Requirements
 

  • 21 years or older to take the class

  • Attend the entire course

  • Take part in discussions and practical exercises

  • Demonstrate the ability to properly conduct and supervise a live fire range session.

  • Pass an examination with a score of 80% or higher

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January 2022
 

Field Training Officer Course

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The Delhi Police Training Division recently concluded its first training class of 2022. Twelve officers successfully completed the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services Field Training Officer course, in Delhi, N.Y.


This class ensures that new recruits receive standardized field training after completing the basic course for police officer.

 

Photo, left to right:

Capt. James Small, Instructor, Craig Maret OMH Police, Jason Parker OMH Police, Alex Ellers, OMH Police, Vince Cavalerri, Cooperstown Police, Rich Bell, Colchester Police, 

Tor Tryland, Windham Police, Kevin Doig, Walton Police, Rich Pagillo, Delhi Police, Tiffany Crosier, Woodstock Police, Sgt. Brian Davis, Instructor

Kneeling- Justin Mohr, Delhi Police, Matt Vogel, Sidney Police, Tom Parquez, Windham Police.Keith Evans, NYRA Police.

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December 27th, 2021
 

End of Year Report

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2021 was a good year for the Delhi Police Training Division, despite COVID issues and the ammo shortage. Thanks to many of our club members and police officers, a lot of work was completed on the classroom. One of our goals for 2022 is to work with SUNY Delhi's carpentry program to finish the interior and start a covered outdoor shooting area, so shooting can still be done in inclement weather.

 

We tested over 50 officers with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) program. Many NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) police training courses were hosted, including three instructor development classes, firearms instructor, tactical shotgun, verbal de-escalation, patrol rifle, and many others. We have had officers from over 166 agencies attend classes in Delhi.

 

We saw increased membership in both our men's and women's shooting clubs, as well.

 

Thanks to all our partners for their support. We look forward to working with all those who support our training program in 2022 and welcome new participants into our classes and clubs.

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November 9th & 10th
 

Reduced Light Firearms Training

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The Delhi Police Training Division recently held its annual reduced light firearms training at the range, November 9th and 10th, 2021. Statistically, 67% of officer involved shootings occur in low light situations.

 

Training officers in realistic situations involving de-escalation techniques and prompt decision making is an integral part of our comprehensive law enforcement firearms training program.

October 7, 2021

Reality Based Training

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The Delhi Police Training Division held a one day Reality Based Training (RBT) practical class on Thursday, October 7, at the Charles D. Cook Fire Training Center in Hamden.

 

The purpose of this class is to place responding officers in realistic situations that they encounter on a regular basis while on duty. 

Live role players act as victims, suspects and innocent bystanders. Only non-lethal training ammunition firearms are used and safety is the number one priority. All individuals involved wear heavy clothing and protective helmets/face masks.

 

Instructors stress oral communication skills and verbal de-escalation techniques to respond to all the scenarios, with physical force and/or deadly physical force as a last resort.

 

Agencies from all over NYS attended. Lead instructors were Sgt. Brian Davis, Off. Logan Wood, Off. Zach Finch and Off. Justin Mohr. Thanks is given to the American Medical Rescue (AMR) ambulance for taking part in this training.

August 13, 2021

NYS-DCJS Firearms Instructor Course

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Sgt. Chris Erwin, a deputy with the Delaware Co. Sheriff’s office, is seen going through a specialized course of fire during the recent NYS-DCJS Firearms Instructor Course held at the James Small Firing Range in Delhi. This course was a multi-faceted dynamic moving drill, with shoot-no shoot decision making situations, lateral moving targets, up-down threats and shooting from unconventional positions. It was a timed course with magazine exchanges required, and working through malfunctions caused by dummy rounds.
 

Overall scoring was based on time, number of hits per shots fired, not hitting any “good guys”, proper use of cover and sound, fundamental tactics.

Sgt. Erwin took top gun honors during this exercise. 

August 13, 2021

NYS Instructor Development Course

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The Delhi Police Dept. Training Division, in cooperation with the NYS Mental Health Police, recently completed the NYS Instructor Development Course. The class was held at the Public Safety Building, August 8th thru August 13th. Nine students successfully completed the class and are now NYS certified General Topics Police Instructors.


The class was taught by Capt. James Small, Sgt. Alex Eller and Officer Joseph Galante.
 

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