In addition to Phase I training, the training requirements for Phase II must be taught to all CSO and CSSO applicants and shall consist of sixteen (16) hours minimum (at least eight (8) hours in the classroom and eight (8) hours on the firing range) on the following subjects:
(1) Use of deadly force and Arkansas law:
- (A) Relevant statutes and case law;
- (B) Discussion about fleeing individuals;
- (C) Discussion of the criminal ramifications of firing a warning shot;
- (D) Criminal penalties;
- (E) Civil penalties; and
- (F) Other considerations;
(2) Weapons and safety:
- (A) Fundamental firearm safety;
- (B) Weapons nomenclature;
- (C) Cleaning and maintenance;
- (D) Storage; and
- (E) Weapon retention; and
(3) Live fire training, marksmanship, and qualifications:
- (A) Range procedures and range safety;
- (B) Fundamentals of firearms;
- (C) Holster drills;
- (D) Movement drills;
- (E) Dry fire exercises;
- (F) Clearing stoppages;
- (G) Practice and evaluation;
- (H) Tactical and emergency reloading;
(I)
- (i) Pistol qualification course.
- (ii) The course must mirror the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (www.clest.org) firearms qualification course; and
(J)
- (i) Rifle or shotgun qualification course.
- (ii) This course is required if a CSO is required to carry a rifle or shotgun during the course of their employment.
- (iii) The course must mirror the www.clest.org rifle/shotgun qualification course.
Codification Notes: “CSO” means commissioned security officer. "CSSO" means commissioned school security officer.