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Rapid Threat Recognition

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Your training library is below. Work through the manual chapters alongside the matching exercises β€” the program is designed to build observational speed and accuracy in that order: read, then train.

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Start Here β€” Read the Manual First
The RTR Student Manual explains the program and how each exercise works. Read it before you begin your training β€” it will make every exercise more effective.
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RTR Training Manual β€” Complete Edition

47 pages Β· Nine modules covering the full Rapid Threat Recognition framework

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How to save and read your manual:
πŸ’»  On a computer (recommended): Click Download PDF above. The file will go to your Downloads folder. Open it with any PDF reader β€” it is already on your computer and free to read anytime.
πŸ“±  On an iPad: Tap Download PDF. Tap the Share button and choose Save to Files. You can then open it anytime in the Files app.
πŸ–¨οΈ  Want to print it? Open the PDF and press Ctrl+P on Windows or Cmd+P on Mac. Many students print the manual and keep it next to them during training.
πŸ”–  Can’t find your way back? The manual opens in its own browser tab. Look at the TOP of your screen for your open tabs, tap the one showing the RTR icon, and you’re right back in your lessons.
πŸ“–  Read the manual first. The exercises below build on concepts covered in the manual β€” the OODA Loop, Cooper's Color Codes, and the science behind Rapid Recognition. The Knowledge Assessment also draws its questions directly from the manual, so reading it first (or keeping it handy while you take the assessment) will make both easier.

Training Exercises

EXERCISE 01

Number Flash

Progressive 6-digit number recognition at 1s, 0.5s, 0.25s, and 0.1s exposure speeds.

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EXERCISE 02

License Plates

Progressive plate-character recognition at 1s, 0.5s, 0.25s, and 0.1s exposure speeds.

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EXERCISE 03

Double Decision

Identify the matching firearm in a peripheral ring of objects under time pressure.

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EXERCISE 04

Blue on Blue

Rapid friend-or-foe identification under decreasing exposure times.

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EXERCISE 05

Pick and Draw

Dual-decision drill β€” identify the weapon and the correct response cue under time pressure.

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EXERCISE 06

Circular Threat

360-degree threat scanning and identification drill.

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EXERCISE 07

Target Acquisition

Speed and accuracy drill for locking onto the correct target under time pressure.

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EXERCISE 08

Facial Expression Recognition

Ekman's seven core micro-expressions across four flash speeds.

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EXERCISE 09

Where's Perpo

Crowd-scan exercise β€” locate the subject of interest in a busy scene.

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EXERCISE 10

Kim's Exercise

Room-scan observation and recall across Kitchen, Office, and Bedroom scenes.

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EXERCISE 11

Eyes Up β€” Divided Attention

Hazard recognition while attention is divided between the road and an in-vehicle MDT read-back task. Trains observation under one of the most dangerous conditions in law enforcement β€” and everyday driving.

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BONUS

Hogan's Alley

15-scene rebuild β€” Threat / No Threat split-second judgment scenarios.

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ASSESSMENT

Knowledge Assessment

25-question test on the manual and RTR concepts β€” 80% required to pass, unlimited retakes.

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Certificate of Completion

Completed all exercises and the student manual? Before requesting your certificate, you must pass the Knowledge Assessment with a score of 80% or better. Once you've passed, submit your name below and we'll email your Certificate of Completion within 24 hours.
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