Police Training Institute | University of Illinois

Specialty Classes

Patrol Rifle Instructor

Course Length: 40 hours
PTI Certified

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Patrol Rifle Instructor course was developed in response to the needs of departments who are striving to equip their officers with weapons sufficient to meet the demands of today’s law enforcement mission, including active shooter scenarios, highly armed criminals and gangs and protection of the homeland in the war on terrorism.  Patrol Rifle Instructors will provide their departments with the skills necessary to train their officers in basic modern rifle craft. 

The course of instruction covers topics including: Methods of Instruction; Developing In-Service Training Programs; The Modern Technique; Zeroing; Selecting Rifles and Equipment; Low Light Shooting Drills (and the need for rail mounted lights); and Transition between Rifle and Handgun.

An approved, recent user level rifle course, or military combat arms unit experience is required prior to enrolling in the Patrol Rifle Instructor course.

POLICE TACTICAL RIFLE

Course Length: 40 hours
PTI Certified

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Police Tactical Rifle course was developed in response to the need for realistic, user oriented training in the employment of the patrol rifle in tactical scenarios.  This course was designed as a follow-on class to the Police Tactical Firearms and Patrol Rifle Instructor courses and focuses on advancing the operator's skill level with this weapon system.  Officers completing this course will enhance their user confidence with the patrol rifle as well as challenge the limits of their shooting abilities.