Common use of Firearms Training Clause in Contracts

Firearms Training. The City will provide SWAT Medics with the same level of firearms training as MPD employees receive. In addition to the initial training described above, all SWAT Medics will participate in the monthly training sessions offered to SWAT Team members. Each year, employees will receive training on the following subjects:  Legal Justification  Use of Force  Emergency Vehicle Operation  Traumatic Incidents  Police Incidents Involving Death or Life Threatening Injuries The City agrees to provide SWAT Medics other training as may be required to ensure a safe work environment, including training on the use of any PPE or other equipment SWAT Medics are required to use. If an employee attends any of the trainings listed above outside of their normal shift hours, they will receive overtime pay for all hours spent in training or traveling to and from the training events, starting from MPD headquarters or assigned fire station. The City will continue to provide the SWAT Medics with the opportunity to attend and receive trainings related to their primary duties, despite the need for the additional SWAT Medic training.