WEBINAR
Improving Law Enforcement Training: Using Brief Drills and Scenarios
Description:
The most effective training isn’t long and infrequent—it’s a little, a lot. Brief drills and scenarios help officers build pattern recognition, decision-making, and accountability under conditions that closely mirror reality. By leveraging tools such as blanks, airsoft, and marking cartridges, agencies can run more frequent, high-fidelity training while managing cost, time, and safety.
This webinar will examine how to design short, effective scenarios that focus on performance and decision-making rather than rote accuracy alone. We’ll discuss the advantages of blanks—where role players can observe cues without bulky PPE—and the importance of requiring students to remain 100% accountable for every round fired. Attendees will also learn how to incorporate realistic elements like pre-assault indicators, pain penalties, and stoppage drills from varied positions (on the ground, in vehicles, one-handed, or in close contact).
Key Takeaways Include:
• Why frequent, brief drills build stronger skills than infrequent, long training sessions.
• How to use blanks safely to increase fidelity and sharpen observation of cues.
• Balancing accuracy with decision-making and accountability.
• Practical options for scenario design using blanks, airsoft, marking cartridges, and stress vests.
• Strict safety protocols are required when using blanks or close-contact training methods.
This session will give trainers and officers actionable methods for delivering high-quality, reality-based training in less time—while preparing officers for the complexity of real-world encounters.
Certificates:
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Target Audience:
This webinar is specifically geared towards law enforcement officers and leadership. Please forward the registration link to others in your organization who may benefit from attendance.
Date/Time: August 20, 2026 (10-11am EST)
Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1830950093448595292
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Presenters: Trevor Reschny and Jeff Johnsgaard
Jeff Johnsgaard ([email protected]) is an internationally recognized law enforcement trainer and expert with over two decades of frontline policing experience. As the Founder and Chief Instructor of Training On Purpose, By Design Jeff has served as an instructor for Force Science®, Raptor Protection, and the Reality Based Training Association (RBTA). His credentials span advanced tactical instruction, firearms, use of force, defensive tactics, and scenario-based training, with additional expertise in conducted energy weapons, less-lethal tools, and close-quarters defense. Jeff has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and industry publications on officer safety, decision-making, and performance under stress, and regularly presents at conferences such as ILEETA, IALEFI, and Force Science. His training philosophy emphasizes integrating cognitive and physical skills, perception-based decision-making, and reality-based methods to prepare officers for the dynamic challenges of modern policing. Jeff’s website: www.OnPurpose.Training
