Course detail: PORT Refresher Training (Public Order Response Team)

Course Description:
The PORT Refresher training (Public Order Response Team) provides law enforcement officers with an opportunity to refresh and reinforce public order response skills originally introduced during basic training under the Field Force curriculum. The course is instructed by certified members of the Johnson County Sheriff's Office Public Order Response Team and reflects current best practices supported by case law.

This refresher course focuses on lawful and effective public order tactics, including command structure, formations, and coordinated movements. Emphasis is placed on understanding the legal foundation for public order response and the practical application of tactics in large scale or crowd management situations. Participants will review how public order response differs from traditional field force operations and why these distinctions are supported by legal precedent.

Officers are encouraged to bring personal or issued equipment relevant to public order operations, as familiarity with agency specific equipment is an important component of effective response.

Core Competency
Participants will demonstrate the ability to apply lawful public order response tactics by using proper commands, formations, and coordinated movements in accordance with case law and established public order response principles.

Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Explain relevant case law governing public order response and crowd management.
  • Demonstrate proper use of basic commands used during public order operations.
  • Establish and maintain basic public order formations.
  • Execute coordinated formation movements during simulated public order scenarios.
Who Should Attend:
  • All law enforcement and public safety personnel assisting or assigned to FIFA World Cup operations.
Instructional Methodologies:
  • Lecture
  • Group Discussion
  • Practical Exercises
Course Requirements:
  • 100% attendance required for course completion
  • Participants must wear a patrol uniform
  • All weapons and use of force tools will be secured during training
  • Participants should bring a refillable water bottle, as portions of the training will be physically active.
Fitness Level Necessary for Successful Completion: Active



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 Session Information: LE26225F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 04/17/26 and ending on 04/17/26
Times: 08:00am-12:00pm CDT
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Students attending will need to wear patrol uniform. All weapons and levels of force will be secured during training. Please bring a refillable water bottle as hydration is important as some of the training will be physical. Participants are responsible for all travel, meals, and lodging expenses as necessary.

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Daniel Fretz

Facility Detail

Lenexa National Guard Armory
18200 W. 87th St. Parkway
Lenex, KS 66219

Cancellation Policy

A refund less a $0.00 cancellation fee will be assessed for all cancellations made in writing prior to 10 days before the start of the event. After that time, no refunds will be made.