51 Questions
What is the main focus of the Omaha Police Department's Firearms Qualification Policy?
Ensuring all sworn officers receive regular firearms training and qualifications
According to the policy, who will be approved to carry firearms?
Only those demonstrating proficiency with authorized firearms
What role does the OPD Training Unit have in relation to firearms training?
Developing the curriculum for training, testing, and qualification courses
Which type of firearms must all sworn officers qualify with annually?
Primary Firearm, Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Department-Authorized Firearms
What is one of the mandatory components of the training program for officers?
Instruction on firearm safety and shooting proficiency only
What is the consequence for officers who do not comply with the Firearms Proficiency Testing requirement?
Suspension without pay
What action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm?
Receive remedial training
Who should be notified immediately if an officer fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
Firearms Training Sergeant
What does an officer need to demonstrate before being allowed to carry an Off-Duty Firearm after failing qualification?
Proficiency
Who will implement a remediation plan for an officer who failed the qualification shoot?
Firearms Training Squad
Which action will be taken if an officer continues to fail qualification despite remedial training?
Email to the Chief of Police
What is the consequence for an officer who does not complete qualification testing within ten days after returning to work?
Considered to have failed
Where should firearms be loaded and unloaded during training at OPD ranges?
Firing line with muzzle down-range
What is prohibited in the OPD range facility outside of the range office?
Food or beverage
What will be the consequence for a sworn officer who violates range safety rules?
Removal from the range and/or disciplinary action
What must be adhered to strictly at OPD range facilities?
Range safety rules posted at the facility
What is the minimum qualifying score for Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms?
76 percent
If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken?
The officer is placed on Limited Duty Status and cannot return to full duty until meeting the qualification standard.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm?
Officers are required to complete an MRDS transition class before carrying an MRDS-equipped handgun on duty.
What is the minimum qualifying score for Patrol Rifles?
80 percent
Which of the following statements regarding Shotgun Qualification is true?
All sworn personnel who use the Department-issued shotgun on duty must qualify with it annually.
What action is taken by the OPD Training Unit regarding an officer's qualification firearm?
A record is kept of each officer's qualification firearm, including the type, description, identifying model, and serial number.
Which of the following statements regarding firearms inspection is true?
Firearms Instructors inspect firearms to ensure they meet the department's list of authorized weapons and are clean and in good working order.
What is required of officers regarding the OPD's 'Response to Resistance - Use of Force' policy?
Officers must sign a receipt acknowledging understanding of the policy at least annually.
What action is taken if an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
The same remedial process is followed as for failure to qualify with a Primary Firearm.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
Officers must complete a VPO Familiarization Course prior to using a VPO on duty.
According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the frequency of firearms qualification for sworn officers?
All sworn officers must qualify annually with their Primary Firearm, Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, and any other Department-Authorized Firearms.
What is the consequence for a sworn officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on the second attempt?
The officer is required to attend a mandatory remedial training program before being allowed to attempt qualification again.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?
The use of a VPO on a Patrol Rifle is permitted, but officers must demonstrate proficiency with the optic during the qualification process.
If an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm, what action should be taken?
The officer is immediately prohibited from carrying that specific firearm until they can successfully qualify with it.
Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm is true?
The use of an MRDS on an officer's firearm is permitted, but officers must demonstrate proficiency with the sight during the qualification process.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the OPD Training Unit in relation to firearms training?
The OPD Training Unit establishes the curriculum, proficiency testing, qualification courses, and remedial training for firearms.
What is required for officers who wish to use a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on their Patrol Rifle?
Completion of a VPO Familiarization Course
When must officers qualify with Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to continue using the MRDS on duty?
Annually
What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm in two attempts?
Placement on Limited Duty Status
Which firearms must all sworn personnel qualify with annually?
Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms
What is the minimum qualifying score for Shotguns?
76 percent
If an officer uses a Department-approved privately-owned shotgun on duty, when must they qualify with it?
Annually
What must officers do after failing to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?
Participate in remedial training and get one more attempt
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?
Administrative or disciplinary action
What is the main focus of the OPD 'Response to Resistance — Use of Force' policy training?
Use of deadly force, less-lethal weapons, and less-lethal tactics
What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?
Immediate retesting on the same day
According to the policy, when should an officer contact the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for qualification testing?
When the officer has been excused from mandatory firearms qualification due to illness or vacation
If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken according to the policy?
The officer's supervisor contacts the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for remedial training
What is the policy regarding loading and unloading firearms during training sessions and qualifications at OPD ranges?
Firearms must be loaded and unloaded on the firing line with the muzzle pointed down-range under the direction of the on-duty Firearms Instructor
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?
The on-duty Firearms Instructor will notify the officer's supervisor, the Firearms Training Sergeant, and the Training Unit commander via email
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?
The Firearms Training Sergeant will send an email to the Chief of Police regarding the failure to qualify
According to the policy, what is required regarding the presence of fire extinguishers and first-aid kits during training and qualification at OPD ranges?
Fire extinguishers and first-aid kits must be visible, current, and accessible on the firing line of the range
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?
The officer will be considered to have failed and will be subject to the procedures described in the policy
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?
The officer will be removed from the range and subject to disciplinary action
According to the policy, what action should be taken when using ranges controlled by outside agencies?
The Training Unit and Firearm Instructors must ensure that safety features, including range safety, presence of a first-aid kit, accessible telephone communication, and fire extinguisher, are adhered to
Learn about the Omaha Police Department's policy requiring sworn officers to undergo regular firearms training and qualifications. Understand the criteria for carrying authorized firearms and the role of the Training Unit in establishing training programs.
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