Nebraska Law Enforcement Training Center

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

The Basic Field Training Officer course is a 40 hour course specifically designed for experienced officers who will be serving as Field Training Officers for the agency. The class will use an innovative approach to deliver a dynamic classroom experience that will prepare the officer to successfully train and mentor new officers to the agency. Using the San Jose Model as its core, this course features the "best practice" legally defendable evaluation process that is being used in public safety agencies across the country. The prospective Field Training Officer will be exposed to the benefits of using the Field Training and Evaluation Program during a new employee's training and the specific roles of the Field Training Officer will be presented and discussed. Trainee documentation and legally defendable standardized evaluation procedures will be instructed through discussion and practical exercises. The Field Training Officer will learn about the program's structure and how to modify it specifically for your agency. Remedial training action plans will be developed to address the trainee's performance weaknesses, along with the Field Training Officer's responsibilities as it relates to the training. Materials will be provided with the information needed to make valuable improvements to your agency's existing program.

Topic Include:

• Basic FTO program concepts and philosophies
• Documenting your trainee during the shift
• FTO program documentation
• Training strategies and Remedial Training
• The basic FTO program structure and how to make modifications
• Preparing your trainee for the FTO program
• Trainee responsibilities during the FTO program
• Adult learning, memory and how stress impacts your trainee's performance
• Things you must know about FTO program-related legal issues
• The recruit training checklist
• The daily observation report and rating scale application
• Ethical and Burnout dilemmas facing all FTOs

Audience: This course is designed for all categories of sworn law enforcement and officers who conduct on-the-job training of newly hired officers; shift supervisors responsible for the daily supervision of FTOs and their trainees; watch commanders unfamiliar with FTO program processes; agency training officers; FTO program managers who have not attended the basic Field Training Officer course and FTOs whose basic FTO training was more than the "gold standard" of five years ago.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Equipment: Pen/Pencil, notebook, and extra towels if you are staying at NLETC

Start Date: 10/21/2024     Start Time: 8:00 am

End Date: 10/25/2024

Tuition: $400.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable (Tuition subject to change.)

Class Limit: 30

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Steve Rathman, Chief of Police Plattsmouth P.D.

Prerequisite: None

Date:     June 25-27, 2024

Location:     NLETC in Grand Island

Click here for the registration and course information.

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

The Basic Field Training Officer course is a 40 hour course specifically designed for experienced officers who will be serving as Field Training Officers for the agency. The class will use an innovative approach to deliver a dynamic classroom experience that will prepare the officer to successfully train and mentor new officers to the agency. Using the San Jose Model as its core, this course features the "best practice" legally defendable evaluation process that is being used in public safety agencies across the country. The prospective Field Training Officer will be exposed to the benefits of using the Field Training and Evaluation Program during a new employee's training and the specific roles of the Field Training Officer will be presented and discussed. Trainee documentation and legally defendable standardized evaluation procedures will be instructed through discussion and practical exercises. The Field Training Officer will learn about the program's structure and how to modify it specifically for your agency. Remedial training action plans will be developed to address the trainee's performance weaknesses, along with the Field Training Officer's responsibilities as it relates to the training. Materials will be provided with the information needed to make valuable improvements to your agency's existing program.

Topic Include:

• Basic FTO program concepts and philosophies
• Documenting your trainee during the shift
• FTO program documentation
• Training strategies and Remedial Training
• The basic FTO program structure and how to make modifications
• Preparing your trainee for the FTO program
• Trainee responsibilities during the FTO program
• Adult learning, memory and how stress impacts your trainee's performance
• Things you must know about FTO program-related legal issues
• The recruit training checklist
• The daily observation report and rating scale application
• Ethical and Burnout dilemmas facing all FTOs

Audience: This course is designed for all categories of sworn law enforcement and officers who conduct on-the-job training of newly hired officers; shift supervisors responsible for the daily supervision of FTOs and their trainees; watch commanders unfamiliar with FTO program processes; agency training officers; FTO program managers who have not attended the basic Field Training Officer course and FTOs whose basic FTO training was more than the "gold standard" of five years ago.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Equipment: Pen/Pencil, notebook, and extra towels if you are staying at NLETC

Start Date: 02/12/2024     Start Time: 8:00 am

End Date: 02/16/2024

Tuition: $400.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable

Class Limit: 30

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Steve Rathman, Chief of Police Plattsmouth P.D.

Prerequisite: None

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructors and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters.  Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, have any type of optic mounted on the rifle, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point attached in the acceptance letter email. Study this material as there will be minimal in class power point instruction prior to the written test.  Be prepared to take the written exam.  Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

I highly encourage you to practice the qualification course prior to arriving.  The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class.  This will be shot on the standard NLETC Q target.  If you do not pass the pre-qual, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone of the NLETC Instructor Q target.  You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification.  Students must also pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete the any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses you may attend in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of recertification courses posted for training or priority given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have any questions about the course, equipment, or protocols, please contact me via phone or email.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: NLETC Patrol Rifle Pre-Qualification & Qualification course

Equipment: 350 rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun ammunition, Law Enforcement Duty Patrol Rifle (zeroed), sling, 3 rifle magazines with at least a 20 round capacity, duty handgun, 3 handgun magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear Protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker

Start Date: 10/30/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 10/30/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland   wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov   308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructors and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters.  Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, have any type of optic mounted on the rifle, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point attached in the acceptance letter email. Study this material as there will be minimal in class power point instruction prior to the written test.  Be prepared to take the written exam.  Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

I highly encourage you to practice the qualification course prior to arriving.  The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class.  This will be shot on the standard NLETC Q target.  If you do not pass the pre-qual, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone of the NLETC Instructor Q target.  You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification.  Students must also pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete the any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses you may attend in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of recertification courses posted for training or priority given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have any questions about the course, equipment, or protocols, please contact me via phone or email.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: NLETC Patrol Rifle Pre-Qualification & Qualification course

Equipment: 350 rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun ammunition, Law Enforcement Duty Patrol Rifle (zeroed), sling, 3 rifle magazines with at least a 20 round capacity, duty handgun, 3 handgun magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear Protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker

Start Date: 07/03/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 07/03/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland   wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov   308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructors and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters.  Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, have any type of optic mounted on the rifle, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point attached in the acceptance letter email. Study this material as there will be minimal in class power point instruction prior to the written test.  Be prepared to take the written exam.  Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

I highly encourage you to practice the qualification course prior to arriving.  The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class.  This will be shot on the standard NLETC Q target.  If you do not pass the pre-qual, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone of the NLETC Instructor Q target.  You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification.  Students must also pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete the any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses you may attend in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of recertification courses posted for training or priority given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have any questions about the course, equipment, or protocols, please contact me via phone or email.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: NLETC Patrol Rifle Pre-Qualification & Qualification course

Equipment: 350 rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun ammunition, Law Enforcement Duty Patrol Rifle (zeroed), sling, 3 rifle magazines with at least a 20 round capacity, duty handgun, 3 handgun magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear Protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker

Start Date: 09/10/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 09/10/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland   wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov   308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructors and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters.  Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, have any type of optic mounted on the rifle, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point attached in the acceptance letter email. Study this material as there will be minimal in class power point instruction prior to the written test.  Be prepared to take the written exam.  Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

I highly encourage you to practice the qualification course prior to arriving.  The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class.  This will be shot on the standard NLETC Q target.  If you do not pass the pre-qual, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone of the NLETC Instructor Q target.  You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification.  Students must also pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete the any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses you may attend in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of recertification courses posted for training or priority given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have any questions about the course, equipment, or protocols, please contact me via phone or email.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: NLETC Patrol Rifle Pre-Qualification & Qualification course

Equipment: 350 rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun ammunition, Law Enforcement Duty Patrol Rifle (zeroed), sling, 3 rifle magazines with at least a 20 round capacity, duty handgun, 3 handgun magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear Protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker

Start Date: 05/15/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 05/15/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland   wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov   308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructors and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters.  Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, have any type of optic mounted on the rifle, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point attached in the acceptance letter email. Study this material as there will be minimal in class power point instruction prior to the written test.  Be prepared to take the written exam.  Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

I highly encourage you to practice the qualification course prior to arriving.  The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Patrol Rifle Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class.  This will be shot on the standard NLETC Q target.  If you do not pass the pre-qual, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone of the NLETC Instructor Q target.  You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification.  Students must also pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete the any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses you may attend in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of recertification courses posted for training or priority given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have any questions about the course, equipment, or protocols, please contact me via phone or email.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: NLETC Patrol Rifle Pre-Qualification & Qualification course

Equipment: 350 rounds of rifle ammunition, 100 rounds of handgun ammunition, Law Enforcement Duty Patrol Rifle (zeroed), sling, 3 rifle magazines with at least a 20 round capacity, duty handgun, 3 handgun magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear Protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker

Start Date: 04/04/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 04/04/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland   wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov   308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Firearms Instructors. and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters. Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, if you have a red dot mounted on the handgun, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point (as a PDF handout) in the acceptance letter email. Study the material as there will be minimal class power point instruction prior to the written test. Be prepared to take the written exam. Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

It is highly encouraged that you practice the qualification course prior to arriving. The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Firearms Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class. If you do not pass the pre-qualification, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone. You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification. Students must all pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of courses posted. Priority will be given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have questions about the course, equipment, or protocols please contact Wyatt Hoagland at wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov or 308-218-6676.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

Equipment: 350 rounds of handgun ammunition, duty weapon, 3 magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker, and extra towels if staying at NLETC.

Start Date: 10/29/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 10/29/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov  308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor

Click here to register: Spec_Enr.pdf

NLETC reserves the right to limit the number of attendees from any one agency. This is to provide equitable training throughout the state.

Students are responsible for lodging ($25.00 per night double occupancy) and meals.

Course Description:  This course is designed to recertify State of Nebraska Firearms Instructors. and provide updated information.

Course Content:  Information regarding the recertification course will be emailed to the students. Make sure to read all the attachments that are sent with the acceptance letters. Students will shoot their weapon system as you deploy it on duty, meaning, if you have a red dot mounted on the handgun, you may shoot the course with that optic on the weapon.

For this course, you will receive the power point (as a PDF handout) in the acceptance letter email. Study the material as there will be minimal class power point instruction prior to the written test. Be prepared to take the written exam. Develop a shooting drill of your choice and be prepared to present it and run the firing line while the group shoots your course of fire.

It is highly encouraged that you practice the qualification course prior to arriving. The qualification course is listed on the NLETC website.

Requirements for Certification:  Students must achieve a 90% score on the Nebraska Firearms Instructor Recertification Pre-Qualification course to get into the class. If you do not pass the pre-qualification, you will not be allowed to continue with the class. 

Students must pass the instructor qualification course of fire with a score of 90% inside of the modified hit zone. You will have 3 attempts to successfully pass the instructor qualification. Students must all pass the written examination with a score of 80%.

If you are unable to successfully complete any part of the instructor recertification, you will be allowed to sign up for another posted recertification course in the same calendar year to maintain your instructor certification. The only exception to this would be, if you have signed up for the LAST posted recertification course of the calendar year. If you have signed up and fail to successfully complete the last posted recertification course of the calendar year, you will be required to complete the entire instructor course over to receive your instructor certification. The number of recertification courses in a calendar year will only be dictated by the number of courses posted. Priority will be given to those that have not attended a recertification yet.

If you have questions about the course, equipment, or protocols please contact Wyatt Hoagland at wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov or 308-218-6676.

Link: Title 79 Chapter 11

Link: HANDGUN INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

Equipment: 350 rounds of handgun ammunition, duty weapon, 3 magazines, duty gear, soft body armor, eye and ear protection, baseball or wide-brimmed hat, pen and notebook, sharpie marker, and extra towels if staying at NLETC.

Start Date: 09/09/2024                 Start Time: 8:00 AM          

End Date: 09/09/2024

Tuition: $80.00 plus lodging and meals as applicable   

Class Limit: 20

Location: NLETC

Instructor: Wyatt Hoagland wyatt.hoagland@nebraska.gov  308-218-6676

Coordinator:   

Prerequisite: Current Certified Firearms Instructor