We are taking registration from agencies in our network for the next LEASER course. This training program is a National Center for Biomedical Research and Training Academy of Counter-Terrorist course and was developed almost 14 years ago with constant updates. It was developed by NCBRT along with Louisiana State University and the office of Homeland Security and is taught throughout the nation. It is one of three “active shooter” trainings approved by DCJS.
All ranks from patrol officer on up are encouraged to sign up, but I especially encourage first line patrol supervisors, such as sergeants or lieutenants, to sign up. Given what we witnessed in shooting massacres here and throughout the country, to include here locally, we see how crucial it is for supervisors to be as prepared as possible to direct resources to such critical incidents.
Equipment needed for the training:
Non action training gun (red gun, blue gun, orange gun, etc.)
*Full action training gun (commonly referred to as "sim gun")
1 50 round box of non-marking cartridges (Force on Force or Fx, BKA “Simuntion”)
1 50 round box of blank cartridges also Force on Force or “Simunition” (for sound indication and effects)
eye protection
*Protective gear (helmet, groin, neck)
Bring your own water and a packed lunch
*The academy has full action training guns and some protective gear, but any additional equipment your officer brings will help insure we have enough.
The class is limited to 21 spots, so please fill out the registration form and send it in before the deadline of July 21, 2025. Or, registration will close if the limit of 21 is met sooner. If we have overwhelming numbers, we will schedule another session as soon as possible.
Register here: https://www3.erie.gov/cps/form/2nd-law-enforcement-active-shoot or E-Mail registration (padins@ecc.edu). Please make sure the registrant clearly puts down his/her email address so we can pre-register their name with LSU/DHS
Should you require further information, please contact Steve Padin at the Academy 716-270-5370 or 716-961-8846.