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Brief Description
Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) (07-19-003)
Full Description
Course Description:
Close Quarters Tactics (CQT) is an advanced response course designed to improve upon the room entry and room clearing skills of law enforcement officers who are part of tactical units or are certified to teach tactics or firearms . This course reinforces the principles and skills taught in the Team Tactics for Patrol Officers (TTPO), Initial Response to Active Shooters (IRAS) IRAS), and other basic level active shooter courses (including ALERRT, LASER, and Agency training). Attending officers are expected to have attended training covering room entries, weapons handling, and team operations. The emphasis of this course is on the individual skills of law enforcement officers (LEOs) to successfully clear a wide range of complex targets with minimal damage to property, injuries, and loss of life

Topics Include
Room Entry Techniques; Post-Entry Actions; Clearing Hallways, Intersections, and Stairwells; Shooting Accuracy; and Skills Lanes and Scenarios

Audience
Attendees must be members of an official state or local Law Enforcement Tactical Team.

Course Provider
State Preparedness Training Center
Training Dates
09/17/2025 - 09/19/2025
Prerequisites
Select the discipline your are representing for this Course
Work Classification Related to this Course
Select the County of Work - This is where your Work Office is located.
Do you require lodging?  Note: By selecting Yes, you are certifying that you meet the lodging requirements as stated in the Guidelines.
Select the County of Residence
Registration Dates
06/19/2025 - 09/12/2025
Available Seats
16
Hours
18h 0m
Fee
None Specified
Training Location
State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)
5900 Airport Road
Oriskany, NY  13424
Directions to Location
Location
State Preparedness Training Center
5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424
Resources Required
Audience and Equipment Requirements
All students are required to wear the agency or team issued and/or approved uniform to class each session. Officer-issued weapons, both primary and secondary, are not required for this course. Each officer is responsible for properly securing his or her weapon(s) during the training. No personal or agency weapon (including impact and less-than-lethal weapons), live ammunition, weapon magazines, or flash bangs are to be on the officer or in the training area (including classroom) at any time during this course. The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) reserves the right to determine eligibility for this course.

Attending officers are expected to have attended training covering room entries, weapons handling, and team operations.
Reporting Instructions
Times
Day 1: Course Registration and Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Course (8:00am-6:00pm)
Day 2: Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Check-In (8:00am-5pm)

All student registrations will be reviewed by the SPTC with approvals sent to students NO LATER THAN 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.  Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class.  If you are accepted into this course, you will receive a confirmation email from the Center.  
To view training scheduled at the State Preparedness Training Center and instructions on how to register, go to http://www.dhses.ny.gov/training/calendar/index.cfm

No Show Policy
Failure to attend a class you have registered for can result in restriction on future course attendance and agency notification. If you have not received a confirmation or denial two weeks prior to the course date, please contact DHSES, SPTC at (315) 768-5689 or SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov

Lodging

Lodging will be provided for eligible public sector personnel.

You are eligible for lodging if your residence and official workstation are more than 50 miles from the SPTC and you are public sector personnel.  Lodging is not available for federal employees or private industry participants.  If you are eligible, you will be sent an email with lodging instructions prior to the start of the course. You must be enrolled in the course and have received lodging approval from the SPTC before arriving at the Center, or your lodging will not be covered, and you will not be allowed in the class.

If you have any questions, please contact the SPTC at 315-768-5689 or SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov prior to arriving at the Center.
Signup Details
Location
State Preparedness Training Center
5900 Airport Road, Oriskany, NY 13424

Times
Day 1: Course Registration and Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Course (8:00am-6:00pm)
Day 2: Check-In (7:30am-8:00am), Check-In (8:00am-5pm)

Cost
There is NO FEE for this course.  Lunch will be provided.  Travel and all other meals are the responsibility of the course participant. Lodging will be provided for eligible public sector personnel - see details below.

Course Provider
State Preparedness Training Center

Audience
Attendees must be members of an official state or local Law Enforcement Tactical Team.


Registration:  All student registrations will be reviewed by the SPTC with approvals sent to students NO LATER THAN 2 weeks prior to the start of the class.  Registration does not guarantee a seat in the class.  If you are accepted into this course, you will receive a confirmation email from the Center.  

To view training scheduled at the State Preparedness Training Center and instructions on how to register, go to http://www.dhses.ny.gov/training/calendar/index.cfm

Lodging
Lodging will be provided for eligible public sector personnel.  

You are eligible for lodging if your residence and official workstation are more than 50 miles from the SPTC and you are public sector personnel.  Lodging is not available for federal employees or private industry participants.  If you are eligible, you will be sent an email with lodging instructions prior to the start of the course. You must be enrolled in the course and have received lodging approval from the SPTC before arriving at the Center, or your lodging will not be covered, and you will not be allowed in the class.

If you have any questions, please contact the SPTC at 315-768-5689 or SPTC.INFO@dhses.ny.gov prior to arriving at the Center.
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