Single Officer Response, Shield Tactics (S.O.R.S.T.)

Course Hours: 24.0 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed for School Resource Officers and/or any law enforcement officer who is likely to be first on scene to an active threat. During this course, officers will be taught best practices on utilizing the shield while responding to an active threat. Officers will develop skills on single officer structure clearing techniques, threat engagements, movement drills, and force on force scenarios while operating the shield.

Training Outcomes

The goal of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and ability to effectively utilize a ballistic shield while responding to an active threat by themselves.

Prerequisites

Students must be P.O.S.T. certified and sworn law enforcement. Before attending this course, officers must complete the Single Officer Response, Active Threat (S.O.R.A.T.) course.

Who Should Attend

This course will be most beneficial to School Resource Officers and/or any law enforcement agencies that do not have dedicated SROs. Officers currently assigned to an SRO position will receive priority registration.

Special Notes

Officers are expected to bring their full duty belt, flashlight, hearing and eye protection, gloves, long sleeve shirts or jacket, note taking material, civilian attire for role play, attire for inclement weather, bug spray, sunscreen, snacks, and a refillable water container.


9mm ammunition will be provided.  Students shooting any other caliber will need to provide 700 rounds of their own ammunition.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
05/06/2025 05/08/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAA25420 Register
07/29/2025 07/31/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
08/26/2025 08/28/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/30/2025 10/02/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon