Provides law enforcement officers training for the proper procedural planning and transport of a prisoner while flying armed. Training points are presented as step-by-step instruction for planning and carrying out an extradition, including: moving through the airport; interfacing with airline personnel/airport security; and controlling the positioning and in-flight time with a prisoner. The telecourse includes federal flying armed guidelines that satisfy the flying armed training required by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security/Transportation Security Administration for law enforcement officers (see special note below).

A checklist for extradition procedures is also included on the DVD as a downloadable PDF file. This document covers the guidelines for extradition including what to carry in an extradition kit, how to prepare the prisoner for flying, and how to utilize additional airport or law enforcement resources for transport.

The DVD program offers two viewing options:

1. Play Telecourse in its entirety (107 min.)

2. Select among 17 Telecourse segments:

• Introduction (2 min.)
• Preparation (5 min.)
• Policies and Certification (5 min.)
• Communication (4 min.)
• Equipment (4 min.)
• On-Site Holding Agency (8 min.)
• Flexibility (4 min.)
• The Prisoner (7 min.)
• At the Airport (14 min.)
• TSA Check Point (6 min.)
• International Extradition Procedures (3 min.)
• Airport Movement (3 min.)
• At the Gate (2 min.)
• Boarding the Aircraft (7 min.)
• Firearms in Checked Baggage (2 min.)
• In Flight (26 min.)
• Conclusion (4 min.)

This program was developed in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS)/Transportation Security Administration (TSA)/Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) and meets all training requirements under the Code of Federal Regulation CFR 1544.219 in order for a law enforcement officer to fly armed in the performance of his/her official duties.

** ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT EFFECTIVE NOV. 15, 2008 **
The TSA will begin transition to a National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS) message for state and local law enforcement officers flying armed. The NLETS message sent by the employing agency will be in addition to the currently required original Letter of Authority. Failure to use the NLETS message may result in delays due to the additional verification requirements during the transition period. For further information, refer to POST Bulletin 2008-20 located in the What's New section of the POST website at http://www.post.ca.gov.