Nev. Admin. Code § 289.160 - Minimum standard of training: Training category III

The minimum standard of training for officers in training category III is successful completion of a basic course that includes 160 hours of training in:

1. Legal subjects, specifically:

(a) Civil rights of offenders;

(b) Searches of offender institutions;

(c) Laws relating to correctional institutions;

(d) Laws relating to stalking and aggravated stalking; and

(e) Use of force.

2. Procedures in the field, specifically:

(a) Gangs and cults;

(b) Supervision of offenders;

(c) Classification and receiving of offenders;

(d) Transportation of offenders;

(e) Crisis intervention;

(f) Records of offenders in institutions; and

(g) Games offenders play.

3. Skills of officers, specifically:

(a) Writing of reports for correctional institutions;

(b) Fire safety and use of emergency equipment;

(c) Fingerprinting;

(d) Defensive tactics;

(e) Introduction of restraints;

(f) Physical conditioning; and

(g) Training concerning active assailants.

4. Investigation, specifically:

(a) Crime scene and evidence;

(b) Investigation of narcotics and abuse of controlled substances;

(c) Investigation of allegations of stalking and aggravated stalking; and

(d) Personality disorders and prevention of suicide.

5. Community relations, specifically:

(a) Ethics for correctional officers;

(b) Cultural awareness;

(c) Interpersonal communications; and

(d) Public and media relations.

6. Miscellaneous subjects, specifically:

(a) Modern correctional philosophy;

(b) First aid;

(c) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation;

(d) Criminal justice system; and

(e) Counter-terrorism and weapons of mass destruction.

7. Course administration and examination.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 289.160

Added to NAC by Peace Officers' Standards & Training Com., eff. 12-17-87; A 8-24-90, eff. 7-1-91; R024-97, 10-1-97; A by Peace Officers' Standards & Training Comm'n by R102-99, 11-2-99; R110-08, 8-26-2008; R066-12, 9-14-2012

NRS 289.510, 289.600