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Protective Service Operations Training Program (PSOTP)
The Protective Service Operations Training Program is a two week course designed to provide specialized training to personnel who will conduct Protective Service Operations for executive level leaders who are potential targets of terrorism and/or criminal acts. Emphasis is placed on the full spectrum of protective operations including Doctrine and Terminology, Coordination and Mission Planning, Protective Service Motorcade Operations and many other areas. Training culminates with a comprehensive one day laboratory exercise.
How You Will Benefit
After completing the Protective Service Operations Training Program students will have in-depth knowledge on how to operate in any number of positions within a protective detail. Subject-matter expertise is provided by staff, utilizing lecture, active hands-on training, real-world movements, and intellectually stimulating learning methodologies.
Type: Advanced
Length: 11 class days including multiple after hour labs.
Curriculum
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Instructors
Instructors in the Protective Service Operations Training Program (PSOTP) are current and former Federal Law Enforcement Officers/Agents with substantial experience in protective operations with agencies such as the Diplomatic Security Service and the United States Air Force Office of Special Investigations.
Prerequisites for Attendance
Attendance is open to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Officers having protective operations responsibilities. In addition, all candidates must be currently qualified with their issued service weapons.
Registration Information
The Federal Agency Training Officer for your agency should contact the FLETC Training Admissions Specialist at (912) 267-2269 or via e-mail at FLETCAdmissions@dhs.gov for program/lodging costs and availability of allocations in this training program if you are interested in attending.
State/Local Employees
Contact FLETC Office of State and Local Training at the State/Local Employee Registration Website.
Additional Information
Travel
Official travel days are Sunday and Saturday.
Special Equipment Needs
Agents should bring their issued service weapon, holster, magazines and magazine pouche to training. Those agents who decide not to bring their weapons will use FLETC issued weapons.
Contact Information
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
1131 Chapel Crossing Road
CTD / TH391 - ATTN: Program Specialist
Glynco, GA 31524
E-Mail: FLETC-CounterterrorismDivision@dhs.gov
FAX: (912) 267-3144
Training Dates
- PSOTP-001 / Glynco, GA -- November 30, 2009 to December 11, 2009
- PSOTP-002 / Glynco, GA -- May 10, 2010 to May 21, 2010