Firearms Qualification
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What is the main focus of the Omaha Police Department's Firearms Qualification Policy?

  • Promoting the use of unauthorized firearms
  • Banning the use of firearms by law enforcement officers
  • Enforcing strict regulations on firearms possession by civilians
  • Ensuring all sworn officers receive regular firearms training and qualifications (correct)

According to the policy, who will be approved to carry firearms?

  • Only those demonstrating proficiency with authorized firearms (correct)
  • All OPD personnel, regardless of proficiency
  • Every individual in the community
  • Officers who refuse to undergo firearms training

What role does the OPD Training Unit have in relation to firearms training?

  • Prohibiting officers from using authorized firearms
  • Providing firearms solely for officers' personal use
  • Establishing rules for civilian firearm ownership
  • Developing the curriculum for training, testing, and qualification courses (correct)

Which type of firearms must all sworn officers qualify with annually?

<p>Primary Firearm, Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Department-Authorized Firearms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the mandatory components of the training program for officers?

<p>Instruction on firearm safety and shooting proficiency only (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for officers who do not comply with the Firearms Proficiency Testing requirement?

<p>Suspension without pay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken if an officer fails to qualify on the second attempt with a Backup Firearm?

<p>Receive remedial training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who should be notified immediately if an officer fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?

<p>Firearms Training Sergeant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an officer need to demonstrate before being allowed to carry an Off-Duty Firearm after failing qualification?

<p>Proficiency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who will implement a remediation plan for an officer who failed the qualification shoot?

<p>Firearms Training Squad (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action will be taken if an officer continues to fail qualification despite remedial training?

<p>Email to the Chief of Police (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an officer who does not complete qualification testing within ten days after returning to work?

<p>Considered to have failed (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should firearms be loaded and unloaded during training at OPD ranges?

<p>Firing line with muzzle down-range (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prohibited in the OPD range facility outside of the range office?

<p>Food or beverage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be the consequence for a sworn officer who violates range safety rules?

<p>Removal from the range and/or disciplinary action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be adhered to strictly at OPD range facilities?

<p>Range safety rules posted at the facility (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualifying score for Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms?

<p>76 percent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken?

<p>The officer is placed on Limited Duty Status and cannot return to full duty until meeting the qualification standard. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm?

<p>Officers are required to complete an MRDS transition class before carrying an MRDS-equipped handgun on duty. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualifying score for Patrol Rifles?

<p>80 percent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding Shotgun Qualification is true?

<p>All sworn personnel who use the Department-issued shotgun on duty must qualify with it annually. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken by the OPD Training Unit regarding an officer's qualification firearm?

<p>A record is kept of each officer's qualification firearm, including the type, description, identifying model, and serial number. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding firearms inspection is true?

<p>Firearms Instructors inspect firearms to ensure they meet the department's list of authorized weapons and are clean and in good working order. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required of officers regarding the OPD's 'Response to Resistance - Use of Force' policy?

<p>Officers must sign a receipt acknowledging understanding of the policy at least annually. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action is taken if an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?

<p>The same remedial process is followed as for failure to qualify with a Primary Firearm. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?

<p>Officers must complete a VPO Familiarization Course prior to using a VPO on duty. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, which of the following statements is true regarding the frequency of firearms qualification for sworn officers?

<p>All sworn officers must qualify annually with their Primary Firearm, Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, and any other Department-Authorized Firearms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for a sworn officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on the second attempt?

<p>The officer is required to attend a mandatory remedial training program before being allowed to attempt qualification again. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on a Patrol Rifle is true?

<p>The use of a VPO on a Patrol Rifle is permitted, but officers must demonstrate proficiency with the optic during the qualification process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an officer fails to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm, what action should be taken?

<p>The officer is immediately prohibited from carrying that specific firearm until they can successfully qualify with it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements regarding the use of a Micro Red Dot Sight (MRDS) on an officer's firearm is true?

<p>The use of an MRDS on an officer's firearm is permitted, but officers must demonstrate proficiency with the sight during the qualification process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the role of the OPD Training Unit in relation to firearms training?

<p>The OPD Training Unit establishes the curriculum, proficiency testing, qualification courses, and remedial training for firearms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is required for officers who wish to use a Variable Power Optic (VPO) on their Patrol Rifle?

<p>Completion of a VPO Familiarization Course (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When must officers qualify with Backup Iron Sights (BUS) to continue using the MRDS on duty?

<p>Annually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm in two attempts?

<p>Placement on Limited Duty Status (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which firearms must all sworn personnel qualify with annually?

<p>Primary Firearms, Backup Firearms, Secondary Firearms, or other OPD Authorized Firearms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum qualifying score for Shotguns?

<p>76 percent (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an officer uses a Department-approved privately-owned shotgun on duty, when must they qualify with it?

<p>Annually (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must officers do after failing to qualify with a Backup Firearm, Secondary Firearm, or other Authorized Firearm?

<p>Participate in remedial training and get one more attempt (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>Administrative or disciplinary action (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the OPD 'Response to Resistance — Use of Force' policy training?

<p>Use of deadly force, less-lethal weapons, and less-lethal tactics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for an officer who fails to qualify with a Secondary Firearm?

<p>Immediate retesting on the same day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, when should an officer contact the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for qualification testing?

<p>When the officer has been excused from mandatory firearms qualification due to illness or vacation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an officer fails to qualify with their Primary Firearm on two attempts, what immediate action is taken according to the policy?

<p>The officer's supervisor contacts the Firearms Training Sergeant to arrange for remedial training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the policy regarding loading and unloading firearms during training sessions and qualifications at OPD ranges?

<p>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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The on-duty Firearms Instructor will notify the officer's supervisor, the Firearms Training Sergeant, and the Training Unit commander via email (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The Firearms Training Sergeant will send an email to the Chief of Police regarding the failure to qualify (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what is required regarding the presence of fire extinguishers and first-aid kits during training and qualification at OPD ranges?

<p>Fire extinguishers and first-aid kits must be visible, current, and accessible on the firing line of the range (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The officer will be considered to have failed and will be subject to the procedures described in the policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

<p>The officer will be removed from the range and subject to disciplinary action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the policy, what action should be taken when using ranges controlled by outside agencies?

<p>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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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