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What is the main focus of the Omaha Police Department's Firearms Qualification Policy?
What is the main focus of the Omaha Police Department's Firearms Qualification Policy?
According to the policy, who will be approved to carry firearms?
According to the policy, who will be approved to carry firearms?
What role does the OPD Training Unit have in relation to firearms training?
What role does the OPD Training Unit have in relation to firearms training?
Which type of firearms must all sworn officers qualify with annually?
Which type of firearms must all sworn officers qualify with annually?
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What is one of the mandatory components of the training program for officers?
What is one of the mandatory components of the training program for officers?
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What is the consequence for officers who do not comply with the Firearms Proficiency Testing requirement?
What is the consequence for officers who do not comply with the Firearms Proficiency Testing requirement?
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What action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm?
What action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm?
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Who should be notified immediately if an officer fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
Who should be notified immediately if an officer fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
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What does an officer need to demonstrate before being allowed to carry an Off-Duty Firearm after failing qualification?
What does an officer need to demonstrate before being allowed to carry an Off-Duty Firearm after failing qualification?
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Who will implement a remediation plan for an officer who failed the qualification shoot?
Who will implement a remediation plan for an officer who failed the qualification shoot?
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Which action will be taken if an officer continues to fail qualification despite remedial training?
Which action will be taken if an officer continues to fail qualification despite remedial training?
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What is the consequence for an officer who does not complete qualification testing within ten days after returning to work?
What is the consequence for an officer who does not complete qualification testing within ten days after returning to work?
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Where should firearms be loaded and unloaded during training at OPD ranges?
Where should firearms be loaded and unloaded during training at OPD ranges?
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What is prohibited in the OPD range facility outside of the range office?
What is prohibited in the OPD range facility outside of the range office?
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What will be the consequence for a sworn officer who violates range safety rules?
What will be the consequence for a sworn officer who violates range safety rules?
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What must be adhered to strictly at OPD range facilities?
What must be adhered to strictly at OPD range facilities?
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What is the minimum qualifying score for Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms?
What is the minimum qualifying score for Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms?
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If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken?
If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm?
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What is the minimum qualifying score for Patrol Rifles?
What is the minimum qualifying score for Patrol Rifles?
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Which of the following statements regarding Shotgun Qualification is true?
Which of the following statements regarding Shotgun Qualification is true?
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What action is taken by the OPD Training Unit regarding an officer's qualification firearm?
What action is taken by the OPD Training Unit regarding an officer's qualification firearm?
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Which of the following statements regarding firearms inspection is true?
Which of the following statements regarding firearms inspection is true?
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What is required of officers regarding the OPD's 'Response to Resistance - Use of Force' policy?
What is required of officers regarding the OPD's 'Response to Resistance - Use of Force' policy?
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What action is taken if an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
What action is taken if an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
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According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the frequency of firearms qualification for sworn officers?
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the frequency of firearms qualification for sworn officers?
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What is the consequence for a sworn officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on the second attempt?
What is the consequence for a sworn officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on the second attempt?
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
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If an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm, what action should be taken?
If an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm, what action should be taken?
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Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm is true?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the OPD Training Unit in relation to firearms training?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the OPD Training Unit in relation to firearms training?
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What is required for officers who wish to use a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on their Patrol Rifle?
What is required for officers who wish to use a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on their Patrol Rifle?
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When must officers qualify with Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to continue using the MRDS on duty?
When must officers qualify with Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to continue using the MRDS on duty?
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What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm in two attempts?
What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm in two attempts?
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Which firearms must all sworn personnel qualify with annually?
Which firearms must all sworn personnel qualify with annually?
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What is the minimum qualifying score for Shotguns?
What is the minimum qualifying score for Shotguns?
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If an officer uses a Department-approved privately-owned shotgun on duty, when must they qualify with it?
If an officer uses a Department-approved privately-owned shotgun on duty, when must they qualify with it?
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What must officers do after failing to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
What must officers do after failing to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
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What action is taken if an officer's rank or position responsibilities are not carried out due to personal incompetence, physical, mental, moral reasons, or administrative issues?
What action is taken if an officer's rank or position responsibilities are not carried out due to personal incompetence, physical, mental, moral reasons, or administrative issues?
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What is the main focus of the OPD 'Response to Resistance — Use of Force' policy training?
What is the main focus of the OPD 'Response to Resistance — Use of Force' policy training?
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What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
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According to the policy, when should an officer contact the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for qualification testing?
According to the policy, when should an officer contact the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for qualification testing?
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If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken according to the policy?
If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken according to the policy?
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What is the policy regarding loading and unloading firearms during training sessions and qualifications at OPD ranges?
What is the policy regarding loading and unloading firearms during training sessions and qualifications at OPD ranges?
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According to the policy, what action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
According to the policy, what action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
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According to the policy, what action is taken if an officer continues to fail to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm despite remedial training?
According to the policy, what action is taken if an officer continues to fail to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm despite remedial training?
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According to the policy, what is required regarding the presence of fire extinguishers and first-aid kits during training and qualification at OPD ranges?
According to the policy, what is required regarding the presence of fire extinguishers and first-aid kits during training and qualification at OPD ranges?
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According to the policy, what action should be taken if an officer fails to complete the qualification testing within ten (10) days after returning to work from an excused absence?
According to the policy, what action should be taken if an officer fails to complete the qualification testing within ten (10) days after returning to work from an excused absence?
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According to the policy, what is the consequence for a sworn officer of any rank who violates range safety rules or disregards range commands given by the Firearm Instructor?
According to the policy, what is the consequence for a sworn officer of any rank who violates range safety rules or disregards range commands given by the Firearm Instructor?
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According to the policy, what action should be taken when using ranges controlled by outside agencies?
According to the policy, what action should be taken when using ranges controlled by outside agencies?
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