COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The ALERRT Level 1 (TCOLE 3311) course is a hands-on training program designed to teach first responders how to handle active shooter situations. The course helps them learn how to isolate, distract, and stop a shooter effectively.
It covers the basics of what happens during an active shooter event and combines classroom lessons with practical exercises that mimic real-life situations. Participants are trained to stay calm under pressure, make quick decisions, and act fast to stop threats.
The course teaches important skills like shooting while moving, evaluating situations quickly, working as a team, entering rooms safely, and handling different approaches. By the end of the ALERRT Level 1 training, first responders will have the skills and knowledge to deal with active shooter situations effectively.
Senate Bill SB1852:
Senate Bill 1852, in effect September 1, 2023, essentially mandates the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) to adjust the minimum training requirements so that all Texas Peace Officers must attend a minimum of 16 hours of ALERRT active shooter training per 2-year training cycle. The bill also amends sections of the Occupations and Education Codes which govern law enforcement continuing education.
See the actual bill here: SB1852
These ALERRT Courses count for the mandate:
- Level I (3311)
- Level I - TtT (3315)
- First Responder Medical (3357)
- First Responder Medical - TtT (3393)
- Active Attack Integrated Response (3381)
- Active Attack Integrated Response - TtT (3380)
- First Responder Breaching (3317)
- First Responder Breaching - TtT (3376)
- First Responder Operating in Low-Light (3318)
- Solo Officer Rapid Deployment (3382)
- Solo Officer Rapid Deployment - TtT (3392)
- ALERRT Update (3312)
- Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events (3394)
- Exterior Response to Active Shooter Events - TtT (3377)
- Medical Advanced Skills Course (3606)
- Active Shooter Incident Management (3607)
- Level 1 Train-the-Trainer Instructor Recertification - Online - Payment Required (3355)
- Active Attack Event Response Leadership - Online (667371)
- Active Attack Emergency Communications - Online (78052)
- Fire as a Weapon - Online (3356)
- Active Attack Incident Management (AAIM) - Online (3366)
SPECIAL NOTES:
Dress Code: Dress as if you were on duty responding to an Active Shooter
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Wendy Sheriff retired from the Garland Police Department after 28 years of service. Wendy has held the positions of Patrol Officer, Neighborhood Patrol Officer, School Resource Officer, Sexual Assault and Family Violence Detective and Homeless Liaison Officer. Wendy also served as an Adjunct Professor for Dallas College Law Enforcement. Wendy is a Master Peace Officer and is a licensed Advanced Instructor. Wendy is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Mental Health. Wendy is a US Army Veteran, having served for nine years with tours in Panama, Honduras, Germany, Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
