In this course students develop skills and knowledge in defensive and control tactics, which prepares them to evaluate and react in situations requiring use of force. In addition, students receive training in the tactics and use of a pistol to ensure officer safety. This course is designed to increase officer safety as well as the ability of an officer to respond appropriately to specific threats, including lethal force. This course is designed to increase officer safety as well as the ability of an officer to respond appropriately to specific threats, including lethal force. The course helps to develop decision making skills along with the ability to effectively respond to threats, including those that are likely to cause bodily harm or death to those involved. In this course students develop skills in range safety, range protocols and complete the Atlantic Police Academy's course of fire for the New Brunswich Sheriff Services 40 cal pistol.