Aerosol Subject Restraint Instructor Course

Program Announcement

The Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility (PSTF), under the auspices of the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), will be holding the Municipal Police Training Council (MPTC) approved Aerosol Subject Restraint Instructor Course at 1190 Scottsville Road, Rochester, New York. This course prepares students to instruct topics related to the use of oleoresin capsicum (OC) aerosol restraint.

Note: Student exposure to OC is mandatory to qualify for instructor certification.

Students who successfully complete this course will receive DCJS certification as an ASR Instructor and one (1) college credit from Monroe Community College (MCC).

Session Dates

September 5 thru 6, 2024, 8am to 4pm

Prerequisites

  • Full time, active duty NYS police or peace officer;
  • Completion of an Initial ASR program (MPTC or DoC);
  • DCJS General Topics Instructor certification.

Required Attire and/or Equipment

  • Attire (dress code)

    • BDU pants
    • Polo style shirt
    • Physical fitness training attire, including foul weather gear

  • Equipment

    • Three (3) inert OC units of the type carried by the trainee
    • Duty belt
    • OC holster
    • Eye protection
    • Water bottle
    • Flash drive to place course materials

Instructional Areas

  • History of chemical sprays
  • Selection, safety and effectiveness of chemical sprays
  • Hand held personal delivery systems
  • Methods of carry
  • Operational guidelines
  • In-custody death
  • Case studies
  • Decontamination
  • Deployment and Control Tactics/Empty hand techniques

Graduation Requirements

  • 90% attendance (policy set by Monroe Community College)
  • 70% passing grade on written examination
  • Satisfactory completion of practical exercises

Course Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition: $210.00 (per person)
  • Estimated Student Fees: $113.75 (Student fees may vary each semester)
  • Agencies will be billed directly

Note: Monroe Community College may find it necessary to revise tuition and fees as necessary and reserves the right to do so.

Reservations

Please complete the online Law Enforcement Program Course Reservation Form prior to August 8, 2024. Submitting a reservation form does not guarantee admittance to a course. Confirmation notices will be emailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the class. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder.

To avoid double tuition billing, a Certificate of Residence is required from students who reside outside of Monroe County.