Courses Just Added!
All classes will be conducted within the host
agency’s health and safety guidelines
Firearms/Tactical Rifle Operator’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Dates: April 21-22, 2021 (16 hours)
Host: Prado Olympic Shooting Park, Chino, CA.
This program provides students with the ability to
effectively use the AR-15/M-16 rifle for both patrol &
tactical applications. It is specifically structured for
law enforcement personnel who are assigned (or will be
assigned) responsibility for proper use of these
weapons. This course complies with the “short barrel
rifle” training requirements of 33220 PC and POST’s
standard rifle training requirements under POST
regulation 1081. Tuition $274 (Tuition for students with
current individual CATO membership $250.) POST Control #
1076-32075-20-002
Diversionary Device
Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: April 26-27, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: King’s Co. Sheriff’s Office, Hanford, CA
This course is open to tactical team personnel assigned
to diversionary device instructor responsibilities.
Instruction includes history & physics of diversionary
devices, types of devices, general characteristics,
effects on the human body, pre-deployment concerns,
criteria for use, proper deployment techniques, tactical
considerations, liability concerns, rendering safe,
reloading, documentation, instructional techniques and
other related topics. Tuition: $307 ($290 for students
with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify
us at the time of registration if you are requesting
this discount.) California POST 1076-21920-20-002.
Complies with POST regulation 1070b
Active Shooter Response
Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
May 10-13, 2021 (32 hours)
Presidio of Monterey, Monterey, CA
This 32-hour course will provide the student with the
knowledge and ability to instruct his or her agency
personnel in the history, tactics and concepts necessary
for law enforcement personnel responding to active
shooter, rapid intervention critical incidents. Topics
will include history, applicable tactics, instructor and
scenario development, range drills, legal aspects and
incident management issues. Students will be required to
demonstrate their proficiency with the firearm in active
shooter related drills, as an instructor during class
presentations, and successfully pass a written test.
Tuition: $512 ($492 for students with current,
individual CATO membership California POST Plan IV
1076-22309-20-003

Firearms/Tactical Rifle
Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: May 10-13, 2021 (40 hours)
Host Agency: Escondido Police Dept., Escondido, CA
California
POST Plan IV 1076-21640-20003
This intensive, 4 day, 40-hour course will provide the
student with the knowledge and ability to effectively
use and instruct others in the handling of patrol rifles
such as the M-16/AR-15 family. It complies with the
requirements of 33220 PC (short barrel rifle training)
and POST regualation1081. It is intended for law
enforcement personnel who are assigned (or will be
assigned) responsibility for instructing a patrol rifle
program as well as incorporating the patrol rifle into
the response to ongoing incidents. Tuition: $547 ($540
for students with current, individual CATO membership.
Please notify us at the time of registration if you are
requesting this discount) California POST Plan IV
1076-21640-20002
Less Lethal Instructor’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Date: May 24-25, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: San Diego Sheriff’s Office, San Diego, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students
as agency instructors in the use of less lethal
munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include
instructor development, use of force and liability
issues, the different types of munitions and launchers
currently available, tactical considerations, deployment
procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns,
medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315
($300 for students with current, individual CATO
membership. Please notify us at the time of registration
if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST:
1076-30985-20-008. Complies with POST regulation 1070b

Diversionary Device
Instructor’s Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: May 26-27, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: San Diego Sheriff’s Office, San Diego, CA
This course is open to tactical team personnel assigned
to diversionary device instructor responsibilities.
Instruction includes history & physics of diversionary
devices, types of devices, general characteristics,
effects on the human body, pre-deployment concerns,
criteria for use, proper deployment techniques, tactical
considerations, liability concerns, rendering safe,
reloading, documentation, instructional techniques and
other related topics. Tuition: $307 ($290 for students
with current, individual CATO membership. Please notify
us at the time of registration if you are requesting
this discount.)
California POST 1076-21920-20-003. Complies with POST
regulation 1070b

Critical Incident Management
Course (POST Plan IV)
Date: July 14, 2021 (8 hours)
Host Agency: College of the Redwoods, Administration of
Justice, Eureka, CA
This course provides law enforcement personnel with the
basic knowledge and skills to manage a variety of
critical incidents. Topics include types of critical
incidents, decision making, leadership, risk management,
tactical considerations, CP operations and learning
activities. Tuition:$88 California POST Plan IV
1076-24190-20-005
Less Lethal Instructor’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Date: July 15-16, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: College of the Redwoods, Administration of
Justice, Eureka, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students
as agency instructors in the use of less lethal
munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include
instructor development, use of force and liability
issues, the different types of munitions and launchers
currently available, tactical considerations, deployment
procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns,
medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315
($300 for students with current, individual CATO
membership. Please notify us at the time of registration
if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST:
1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b
Less Lethal Instructor’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Date: August 3-4, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: Escondido Police Dept. Escondido, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students
as agency instructors in the use of less lethal
munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include
instructor development, use of force and liability
issues, the different types of munitions and launchers
currently available, tactical considerations, deployment
procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns,
medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315
($300 for students with current, individual CATO
membership. Please notify us at the time of registration
if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST:
1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b
Less Lethal Instructor’s Course
(POST Plan IV)
Date: September 1-2, 2021 (16 hours)
Host Agency: Walnut Creek Police Dept., Walnut Creek, CA
This two day comprehensive course will develop students
as agency instructors in the use of less lethal
munitions and launchers. Topics of instruction include
instructor development, use of force and liability
issues, the different types of munitions and launchers
currently available, tactical considerations, deployment
procedures, suggested less lethal policy concerns,
medical issues and proper documentation. Tuition $315
($300 for students with current, individual CATO
membership. Please notify us at the time of registration
if you are requesting this discount.) Calif. POST:
1076-30985-21-001. Complies with POST regulation 1070b