D.C Special Police Officer (Unarmed/Armed Classroom)
Special police officers shall be required to satisfactorily complete pre-assignment, on-the-job, and in-service training programs which have been prescribed and approved by the Mayor.
Pre-assignment training shall include at least sixteen (16) hours of training on arrest powers, search and seizure laws, the District of Columbia Official Code, and the use of force. Pre-assignment training shall include an additional twenty-four (24) hours of training generally relating to the special police officer's duties and specifically including:
(a) Terrorism awareness, including building evacuation, unattended packages, and unknown substances;
(b) Emergency procedures, including evacuation and first-aid; and
(c) Customer service and interaction with tourists
Special police officers shall also satisfy all additional initial and re-qualification training standards for firearms and other equipment, as applicable.
Course•By Asia M Wallace
