The Regional Training Center https://thertc.org Serving those who serve... Sun, 05 Jan 2025 00:42:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://thertc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-rtc-avitar-with-space-32x32.jpg The Regional Training Center https://thertc.org 32 32 Axon Air Expanding Public Safety Drone Programs With New Partnerships https://thertc.org/axon-air-expanding-public-safety-drone-programs-with-new-partnerships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=axon-air-expanding-public-safety-drone-programs-with-new-partnerships https://thertc.org/axon-air-expanding-public-safety-drone-programs-with-new-partnerships/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:54:49 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=2987

Axon Air Expanding Public Safety Drone Programs With New Partnerships

Axon LogoAxon Air Powered by DroneSense provides a complete solution for drones in public safety, designed to increase situational awareness and operational efficiency to improve outcomes in some of the most challenging situations. In addition to secure wireless live-streaming, automated flight logs and reporting, integrated evidence management and fully remote operations for Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs, today we’re excited to announce new partnerships with Flying Lion, Pilot Institute and The Regional Training Center, further solidifying Axon Air as a comprehensive end-to-end drone platform for public safety.

Earlier this year, we shared that we estimate approximately 20% of U.S. state and local law enforcement agencies have already implemented drone programs to support their communities. We’ve witnessed growing interest in these programs due to their significant public benefits, including search and rescue, de-escalation, natural disaster response and crime and accident scene reconstruction.

Additionally, we’ve observed a remarkable 10x increase in agencies initiating Drone as First Response (DFR) programs. As more agencies seek to integrate DFR, we are committed to providing enhanced solutions, including advanced training and support, to ensure the success of their programs and deployments.

  • Flying Lion is a premier drone service provider for public safety agencies, with expertise in DFR program development and implementation, UAS flight training and FAA consultation. Axon Air Remote customers can now access air support officer/remote operator, remote pilot-in-command (RPIC) and visual observer (VO) staffing services for their DFR operations. Additionally, Flying Lion will provide valuable training and consultation services to support customers in setting up and onboarding their DFR program with Axon Air Remote.
  • Pilot Institute is a prominent provider of online on-demand Part 107, drone hardware, and pilot operational training content. Developed by industry experts, their courses have successfully trained over 250,000 individuals to become proficient airplane and drone pilots. Axon Air is pleased to announce the availability of an on-demand solution for obtaining the FAA Part 107 drone license and enhancing basic and advanced piloting skills. In addition, customers will have access to in-depth training on the most popular drone hardware solutions currently available, as well as Axon software solutions.
  • The Regional Training Center (RTC) is a leading provider of top-tier, cost-effective training for public safety drone operations, having trained over 500 distinct local, state and federal public service agencies in UAS operations. Axon Air is proud to offer a range of training programs, including basic, advanced and specialty drone operational training, utilizing Axon Air software. These training sessions can be conducted in person at the customer agency’s location or at one of the RTC training centers in California, Texas, or Florida. Additionally, The RTC will facilitate Axon Air customer onboarding, accommodating in-person and virtual sessions.


These partnerships expand Axon Air’s professional services offering, providing our customers with all the necessary support, training and resources they need to start and enhance their public safety drone programs, enabling more effective responses and improving outcomes in the communities they serve.

Interested in learning more? Contact The Axon Air team to learn how your agency can implement this groundbreaking technology.

]]> https://thertc.org/axon-air-expanding-public-safety-drone-programs-with-new-partnerships/feed/ 0 The RTC Partners With Florida F1rst to Provide Training to Local, State and Federal Agencies https://thertc.org/the-rtc-partners-with-florida-f1rst-to-provide-training-to-local-state-and-federal-agencies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-rtc-partners-with-florida-f1rst-to-provide-training-to-local-state-and-federal-agencies https://thertc.org/the-rtc-partners-with-florida-f1rst-to-provide-training-to-local-state-and-federal-agencies/#respond Tue, 29 Aug 2023 08:19:24 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=2993

The RTC Partners With Florida F1rst to Provide Training to Local, State and Federal Agencies

Los Angeles, CA (August 28, 2023) – The RTC, America’s leading UAS innovator and California’s largest certified UAS trainer, is pleased to announce a partnership with the Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security and Tactics (F1RST) in Land O’ Lakes, Florida to create the premier governmental training venue in the United States.

“Florida is just the right place to be, and the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office exemplifies vision and innovation in public safety.  The F1RST Facility will host ethical, outcome-based, quality training for Floridians and the region. I could not be more pleased to be there.” Kris Allshouse, Executive Director, The RTC.

RTC classroomFlorida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (FIRST) represents such a collaboration – a partnership between academia and practitioners to develop a state-of-the-art research enterprise that will inform, innovate, and offer cutting-edge training. FIRST is the only known facility to be built from the ground up aimed at developing innovative solutions and enhancing tactical capabilities in key disciplines of public safety by partnering researchers and practitioners.

“Working with The RTC is exciting, and it furthers our goals to empower leaders around the world with the knowledge necessary to ensure safer communities by transforming public safety through research, education, and innovation.”  John Kuch, Unmanned Systems Analyst, F1RST.

About F1RST
Rubble Pile with HelicopterScience and technology have transformed law enforcement and the overall landscape where we live today. Against a backdrop of an ever-changing world filled with increasingly complex and volatile threats, society has placed even greater demands on law enforcement and the criminal justice system to continue to advance in unprecedented ways. The solution requires collaboration and continuing research to develop new and improved methods, to fill gaps in industry knowledge, skills, capabilities, and to revolutionize training for practitioners in forensics, security, and tactics.

About F1RST
Science and technology have transformed law enforcement and the overall landscape where we live today. Against a backdrop of an ever-changing world filled with increasingly complex and volatile threats, society has placed even greater demands on law enforcement and the criminal justice system to continue to advance in unprecedented ways. The solution requires collaboration and continuing research to develop new and improved methods, to fill gaps in industry knowledge, skills, capabilities, and to revolutionize training for practitioners in forensics, security, and tactics.

Florida’s Forensic Institute for Research, Security, and Tactics (FIRST) represents such a collaboration – a partnership between academia and practitioners to develop a state-of-the-art research enterprise that will inform, innovate, and offer cutting-edge training. FIRST is the only known facility to be built from the ground up aimed at developing innovative solutions and enhancing tactical capabilities in key disciplines of public safety by partnering researchers and practitioners. F1RST is creating a network of sites, which will contain both indoor and outdoor research and training facilities in the areas of forensics, security, and tactics. FIRST will provide the public safety industry with a one-of-a-kind, integrated research and training experience, which includes state-of-the-art instructional facilities, next-generation training techniques, and collaborative partnerships with academia, practitioners, community-based organizations and local businesses to help spark innovative solutions to the complex problems in today’s world.

For more information, contact: John Kuch at (813) 997-8474 or via email: jkuch@pascosheriff.org

About the RTC
The Regional Training Center is an ideologically driven non-profit that was expressly created to enable public safety agencies and Military branches to be the absolute best in the world at a cost true to taxpayers. We are mission-centered and apply intelligent innovation and flexibility to bring consultation and course presentation that is precisely focused with measurable outcomes. All our training is built upon our proprietary 85% Rule© of course design and classroom facilitation with material deeply embedded in students by using our RRAC Positive Coaching Model©. Each instructor is vetted and brings the experience of having been sought by public and private sector entities because of their operational experience and training prowess.

Federal agencies can access RTC courses through the U.S. General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule under Contract Number 47QTCA1800KZ, under Special Item Numbers 611512 (flight training), through Khepra Inc. For more information, please visit www.thertc.org/gsa

Media interested in photos, interviews, or other information should contact The Regional Training Center at (760) 990-1433 or administrator@thertc.org

]]> https://thertc.org/the-rtc-partners-with-florida-f1rst-to-provide-training-to-local-state-and-federal-agencies/feed/ 0 The DEBRIEF – with Jon Becker https://thertc.org/the-debrief-with-jon-becker/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-debrief-with-jon-becker https://thertc.org/the-debrief-with-jon-becker/#respond Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:48:01 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=3002

The Use of Drones in Law Enforcement​

EPISODE SUMMARY

My guest today is Kris Allshouse. Kris is the Executive Director of The Regional Training Center (formerly LA County Regional Training Center), a nonprofit organization that provides advanced training to Federal, State, and Local Law Enforcement and other first responders, as well as military units and international agencies. Kris is a former tactical operator for a large Southern California agency with extensive operational experience. Under his guidance, RTC/LACRTC has emerged as one of the top thought leaders and training providers for the tactical use of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) in the world.

Time Coding
1:00 – His Career Path
2:50 – The Evolution of sUAS for law enforcement
4:30 – Categories and types of sUAS and their missions
7:25 – Tactical Use of sUAS & Deescalation
11:15 – Crowd and Riot Control
13:00 – Drones and Robots and the new non-dynamic entry approach
16:34 – Regulatory challenges to sUAS
22:00 – Privacy rights, the Constitution and sUAS
26:15 – The 4th Amendment Consequences of sUAS
27:03 – Weaponizing drones
29:30 – The terrorism threat posed by sUAS
32:30 – Concerns that we are building a dystopian future with sUAS

Books Recommended
Sound Doctrine – Charles Sid Heal – ISBN 9781930051119
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People – Stephen Covey – ISBN 9780671708634

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]]> https://thertc.org/the-debrief-with-jon-becker/feed/ 0 Can AI drones help protect officers in these dangerous times? https://thertc.org/can-ai-drones-help-protect-officers-in-these-dangerous-times/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-ai-drones-help-protect-officers-in-these-dangerous-times https://thertc.org/can-ai-drones-help-protect-officers-in-these-dangerous-times/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:22:51 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=3011

Can AI drones help protect officers in these dangerous times?​

Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance

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In the fantasy motion picture “Blade Runner 2049” actor Ryan Gosling portrays a futuristic police officer called a Blade Runner who hunts down human replicant fugitives on a post-apocalyptic Earth. The film is set in 2049 in Los Angeles, where flying cars dominate the sky and advanced technology is everywhere. In the opening scene, Gosling’s character, Officer K, arrives at a secluded farm to locate a replicant fugitive. As he lands his flying car, an unmanned aircraft autonomously launches from the vehicle’s roof and begins a scan ofthe area after being given a simple voice command. 

As the hunted fugitive considers his fight or flight options, he looks up at the ominous hovering aircraft. He seemingly knows that running away or avoiding detection is futile, and even more apparent is the critical fact that he has lost the element of surprise. The aircraft appears many times in the movie and utilizes voice commands, a live video feed to the in-car computer, three-dimensional scanning and multiple camera functions, including high-resolution zoom and thermal optics.

The UAS technology available to law enforcement today is a good start, but the future is in autonomy and artificial intelligence (AI), not in manually piloted flight.

What if the autonomous drone technology of “Blade Runner 2049” emerged from the realm of science fiction and existed in today’s law enforcement toolbox? Could similar vehicle-deployed unmanned aerial systems (UAS) fundamentally change our response to dangerous calls?

Officer K’s artificially intelligent aerial partner is not so far-fetched and could be the answer to reducing officer deaths nationwide.

[Read more at Police1.com]

]]> https://thertc.org/can-ai-drones-help-protect-officers-in-these-dangerous-times/feed/ 0 Aerial Intelligence Group Partners with The Regional Training Center https://thertc.org/aerial-intelligence-group-partners-with-the-regional-training-center/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aerial-intelligence-group-partners-with-the-regional-training-center https://thertc.org/aerial-intelligence-group-partners-with-the-regional-training-center/#respond Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:50:29 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=4123

Aerial Intelligence Group & The Regional Training Center Team-Up to Expedite Drone Deployment for First Responders

AIG & RTC Partnership Announcement - Classroom SettingAugust 11, 2022
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Aerial Intelligence Group continues to optimize its global drone offerings by partnering with The Regional Training Center (formally LACRTC). The RTC consists of accomplished curriculum designers and course instructors who have trained first responders worldwide, while Aerial Intelligence Group provides comprehensive consulting, UAS procurement, and professional flight services. The two companies have formed an alliance to help public safety agencies create or enhance their drone programs, making it easier to adopt the newest life-saving technologies.

The RTC is driven by an ideological purpose to make public safety agencies the absolute best in the world at a cost that is true to taxpayers. Non-profit and mission-centered, the RTC applies intelligent innovation and flexibility to bring affordable training and course presentation to students.

Aerial Intelligence Group is a trusted advisor in drone technology, having deployed advanced solutions globally to optimize efficiencies and mitigate risk. This consultative approach, led by both industry executives and command staff from various levels of government, provides invaluable insight on the deployment of aerial tactics & strategies.

“While our organization is focused on training, this partnership with Aerial Intelligence Group will allow our students to attain everything they need to fully launch and/or maintain a UAS program.” Kris Allshouse, Executive Director, The Regional Training Center.

“This Partner Alliance will allow both organizations to enable all of our touch points with the highest-caliber UAS proficiencies to serve their communities,” Simon P. So, Founder & CEO, Aerial Intelligence Group. “With The RTC’s impressive cadre and certified curriculum, along with our world-class expertise and proven solutions, we are excited to launch this collaboration in providing a one-stop-shop experience for public & private organizations.”

This partnership of FAA-licensed trainers & highly-pedigreed consultants can now leverage each other’s vast knowledge and best practices to facilitate best-in-class UAS programs. This is a first-of-its-kind industry alliance that will enable faster deployment of mission-critical technology for first responders.

About Aerial Intelligence Group

Aerial Intelligence Group is a premier consulting firm that helps global organizations create or enhance their comprehensive drone programs. Comprised of command staff from public safety agencies and the US Armed Forces, along with highly-credentialed business & technology executives, we are uniquely qualified to be a trusted advisor in UAS solutions for both public & private organizations. The innovations in this space are constantly evolving and @flyAIG is at the forefront of the ecosystem enabling the deployment of best-in-breed technologies.

To learn more, please visit www.flyAIG.com

Download a copy of the press release [PDF]

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Chief Joel Cook Joins the RTC Family

We are excited and honored to officially welcome retired Assistant Chief Joel Cook to the RTC family.  While Joel is already a key instructor in our ICS course “Working in the Edge of Chaos,” he will now be the Director of Tactical Training. 

Joel Cook began his law enforcement career at the Long Beach Police Department in 1989.  In 2018, Joel left LBPD as the Commander of the Field Support Division (SWAT, Air Support, K9, Motors, and Event Planning) to accept the position of Assistant Chief with the Santa Monica Police Department.  While at Long Beach, Joel distinguished himself as a 16-year member of the Special Weapons and Tactics Team. 

During that time, he was an operator on hundreds of activations and served as Entry, Medic, Team Leader, Acting SWAT Lieutenant, and finally as the SWAT Commander.  Joel adds insight and perspectives from every level and brings decades of teaching experience.  What a terrific addition to The Regional Training Center.

]]> https://thertc.org/joel-cook-joins-the-rtc-family/feed/ 0 RTC Unmanned Aircraft Systems Training Now Available on GSA Through Khepra Inc. https://thertc.org/rtc-unmanned-aircraft-systems-training-now-available-on-gsa-through-khepra-inc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rtc-unmanned-aircraft-systems-training-now-available-on-gsa-through-khepra-inc https://thertc.org/rtc-unmanned-aircraft-systems-training-now-available-on-gsa-through-khepra-inc/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:11:25 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=4150

THE REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER (RTC) PARTNERS WITH KHEPRA INC TO RECEIVE GSA APPROVAL AND LISTING IN THE GSA SCHEDULE FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT TRAINING FOR ALL GOVERNMENT AND SERVICE AGENCIES!

Loki-2 flying in front of a police bearcatLos Angeles, CA (February 23, 2022) – The RTC, America’s leading Unmanned Aircraft Systems training innovator and largest certified California public safety trainer, is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Khepra Inc. to present their training courses through the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule under Contract Number 47QTCA1800KZ. RTC courses will now be available in Special Item Numbers 611512 (flight training).

“We were very excited to offer our proprietary training methods and favorable pricing to the federal government through our partnership with Khepra and their GSA contract,” says RTC’s Executive Director, Kris Allshouse. “This partnership will improve our ability to service new, and existing, Federal clients with effective, outcome-based training.”

RTC Board Chair, Chris Bouse added, “We now have the opportunity to better focus on our federal clients, particularly in the UAS sector. Our curriculum design staff are among the most proven in the industry, so it is terrific to see these courses broadly shared to enhance our safety across the United States and beyond.”

RTC’s flight training courses can be found on the Khepra GSA Contractor Catalog. For more information on RTC, please visit www.thertc.org/gsa

About the Regional Training Center
RTC (www.thertc.org) is an ideologically driven non-profit that was expressly created to enable public safety agencies to be the absolute best in the world at a cost true to taxpayers. We are mission-centered and apply intelligent innovation and flexibility to bring consultation and course presentation that is precisely focused with measurable outcomes. All our training is built upon our proprietary 85% Rule© of course design and classroom facilitation with material deeply embedded in students by using our RRAC Positive Coaching Model©. Each instructor is vetted and brings the experience of having been sought by public and private sector entities because of their training prowess.

About KHEPRA
Khepra® (www.khepra.com) provides end-to-end distribution solutions for emerging & highly innovative safety and anti-disaster technologies. Additionally, we provide specialized technology consultancy, project management, digital strategy design, and comprehensive solutions to facilitate and maintain the integration of this technology into your organization. Along with our partner community, we support clients worldwide. We help manufacturers to control their brand and expand their business across new partner channels and new markets. Partnership goals are met through our deeply embedded network within federal, state, local government agencies, and private organizations across the United States, European Union, and the Middle East. Khepra can help import and export products to and from anywhere with expertise in assembly, warehousing, freight forwarding, and customs requirements and regulations. For more information, call 805.914.5800.

Media interested in photos, interviews or other information should contact Chris Bouse, Director of Operations, The Regional Training Center. [Click Here to Email]

[Click here to download the press release]

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]]> https://thertc.org/rtc-unmanned-aircraft-systems-training-now-available-on-gsa-through-khepra-inc/feed/ 0 El Paso Airport – FAA Drone Zone National Drone Safety Awareness Week https://thertc.org/el-paso-airport-faa-drone-zone-national-drone-safety-awareness-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=el-paso-airport-faa-drone-zone-national-drone-safety-awareness-week https://thertc.org/el-paso-airport-faa-drone-zone-national-drone-safety-awareness-week/#respond Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:38:01 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=4176

FAA Drone Zone's National Drone Safety Awareness Week​

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SUMMARY

Today we spoke with Los Angeles County Regional Training Center as a part of the first day of FAA Drone Zone’s National Drone Safety Awareness Week. Today’s topic is “Safe flyers take TRUST”

]]> https://thertc.org/el-paso-airport-faa-drone-zone-national-drone-safety-awareness-week/feed/ 0 Drones, Ghosts, & the Edge of CHAOS​ https://thertc.org/drones-ghosts-the-edge-of-chaos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drones-ghosts-the-edge-of-chaos https://thertc.org/drones-ghosts-the-edge-of-chaos/#respond Sat, 21 Aug 2021 00:30:29 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=4170

Drones, Ghosts, & the Edge of CHAOS​

EPISODE SUMMARY

Marcus and Kris Jenny sit down with Kris Allshouse, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Regional Training Center, to discuss the current state of drones in law enforcement, what future drone technology may look like in the near future, and their must-attend class ‘The Edge of Chaos.’ Kris also discusses several essential courses available at LARTC.

Kris Allshouse is a retired Detective Supervisor and POST Master Instructor. He has designed and taught over 70 courses for CA Law Enforcement including the POST ICI Officer Involved Shooting, Homicide, Burglary, Vehicle Theft, and Identity Theft Investigative Courses. Kris was an instructor and curriculum writer for the POST ICI Instructor’s Course, the IDI Leadership Mentoring and Coaching Course, the IDI Advanced Instructor Course, and the Master Instructor Certification Course. His tactical background as a SWAT operator, medic, and waterborne team member culminated in his working as an anti-terrorism consultant and a tactical drone instructor for agencies across the United States.

Kristofer Jenny is a Sergeant at a Northern California police agency and is part of the CATO Team Leader Teaching Cadre. He is a CATO SLP 2 graduate and was instrumental in creating CATO’s Critical Incident Management for Supervisors course.

]]> https://thertc.org/drones-ghosts-the-edge-of-chaos/feed/ 0 Do it Anyway https://thertc.org/do-it-anyway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-it-anyway https://thertc.org/do-it-anyway/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:50:09 +0000 https://thertc.org/?p=2980

Do it Anyway

EPISODE SUMMARY

Kris Allshouse is the Executive Director at Los Angeles County Regional Training Center (LACRTC), a non-profit organization created to support public agencies with obtaining and fulfilling government grants, course presentations, curriculum design, training needs, assessment research, course assessment and coaching, and consultation. He also teaches at Golden West College and has 3 published works that include: “What Happened to Public Trust,” “The 85 Percent Rule: Effective Outcome-Based Instruction,” and “What Do You Mean I’m Wrong?” He’s also developed and given courses on leadership and coaching and has toured the country as a keynote speaker and private coaching consultant. This episode will seek to uncover how Kris leveraged his experiences in his law enforcement career to help him lead the LACRTC.

EPISODE NOTES

This episode will uncover:

  • Kris’s law enforcement career, significant experiences, and lessons learned throughout
  • What it took for Kris to sustain success throughout his career
  • How Kris started gaining an interest and started working with drones
  • The time Kris spent as the Director of Training with Advanced Training Consultants and how it helped him build a solid training foundation to build upon
  • The LARTC, its mission, and why Kris accepted a role to lead the organization
  • Why drones became a primary focus within LACRTC
  • Different types of training and drones utilized by LACRTC
  • LACRTC’s collaborative student-centric curriculum development
  • Challenges Kris faces within LACRTC, especially those related to maintaining relevancy to ever-changing client needs
  • Future plans and ambitions for the LACRTC
  • Personal insights from Kris; his greatest failure and his primary daily motivating factors
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