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SAN BERNARDINO
COUNTY
Contract Number
SHR - 22- 0136
SAP Number
N/A
Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
Department Contract Representative
Telephone Number
Contractor
Contractor Representative
Telephone Number
Contract Term
Original Contract Amount
Amendment Amount
Total Contract Amount
Cost Center
Kelly Welty, Chief Deputy Director
of Sheriff's Administration
(909) 387-0640
City of Redlands
Christopher R. Catren
(909)798-7661
09-28-2022 through 06-30-2027
Fee per Service
IT IS HEREBY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
AGREEMENT FOR USE OF
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF/CORONER/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR
WEAPONS FIRING RANGE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the County, through the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, hereinafter referred to as "Sheriff',
operates a Weapons Firing Range (Range), a Live Fire House (LFH), a Tactical Training House (TACH); and a
Chemical Agents Facility (CAF) located at the Frank Bland Regional Training Center (Training Center); AND
WHEREAS, the Contractor desires to enter into an Agreement for the use of said Range for the purpose of
firearms training; or of said CAF for periodic chemical agent (tear gas) training; or of said LFH and/or TACH for
the purpose of periodic firearms qualification shoots and/or firearms training;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES
A.1 The Contractor shall make use of the Range, CAF, LFH, or TACH at approximately quarterly
intervals during each contractual year. Contractor shall be provided access to the Range as many
times as required to ensure that all Contractor's law enforcement personnel and/or students have
successfully completed qualifying shoots and/or training sessions. Use of the Range shall take
place during normal Range operating hours, at times and dates specified by the Sheriffs Range
Master and/or Range Safety Officer. Available Range facilities shall include, but are not limited to,
the following: pistol range, rifle range, and classroom facilities.
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A.2 The Contractor shall coordinate with a designated County Range Safety Officer regarding the
proper use of the Range, CAF, LFH and TACH facilities. Contractor shall ensure that all
Contractor's personnel and students utilizing the Range, CAF, LFH, or TACH are knowledgeable
regarding proper use of the Range, CAF, LFH and/or TACH facilities.
A.3 The LFH and TACH are limited to use by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams and must
be approved by the Sheriff's Range Master, or designee, to assure proper training and qualification.
A.4 Instructors must consult with the Sheriffs Range Safety Officer for an update of LFH and TACH
procedures if a 12-month period of non-use has occurred.
A.5 The Contractor shall supply, at no cost to the County, a qualified Range Master, who has
successfully completed a California Peace Officer Standards of Training (P.O.S.T.) approved (or
equivalent) firearms instructor course, who shall personally supervise and control the course of
training of Contractor's personnel and students at the Range, CAF, LFH and TACH subject to
oversight and approval of the Sheriff's Range Master and Range Safety Officer. Contractor shall
always have at least two safety persons (approved by Sheriff Department's staff) per scenario on
site at the LFH and/or TACH during gay training activity. Depending upon the nature of the training
activity, Sheriff's Range Master or Range Safety Officer, or equivalent Range/CAF/LFH/TACH
personnel, reserves the right to take direct control of the course of training of Contractor's personnel
and students with the assistance of Contractor's Range Master.
A.5.1 Contractor shall supply copies of all related certifications of all instructors/safety officers.
A.5.2 All participants shall conduct themselves in accordance with Range Rules and Regulations,
as detailed in Exhibit A; Live Fire House Regulations and Safety Rules, as detailed in
Exhibit B; Chemical Agents Facility Regulations and Safety Rules, as detailed in Exhibit C;
and Tactical Training House Regulations and Safety Rules, as detailed in Exhibit D,
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
A.5.3 Violations of the above -mentioned rules and regulations may result in immediate
termination of Contractor's Range, LFH, CAF and TACH privileges.
A.6 The Contractor shall limit the use of the Sheriff Department's Range, CAF, LFH, and TACH facilities
to those personnel and students currently employed or enrolled with Contractor at the time the
Range, CAF, LFH, and/or TACH are used.
A.7 The Contractor shall supply and bear the cost of all supplies or equipment necessary for shoots or
training, above those detailed in the Schedule A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. Contractor shall supply all necessary ammunition and weapons. All expended shell
casings shall become the sole property of the County.
A.8 The Contractor shall submit a course of fire to the Sheriffs Range Master or Range Safety Officer
prior to Contractor's initial use of the Range, LFH, and/or TACH facilities. Contractor shall submit
a new course of fire prior to making any change in use of the Range, LFH, and/or TACH facilities.
A.9 The Contractor shall supply the Sheriffs Range Master or Range Safety Officer with contact
information for Contractor's lead instructor/Range Master.
A.10 It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all shooters arrive for all shoots
and/or training sessions. Contractor is required to submit a roster of individuals in attendance at
the Training Center.
B. TERM AND TERMINATION
The term of this Agreement shall be for a period commencing on August 1, 2022, or upon the date of
approval by the Sheriff, whichever is later, and ending on June 30, 2027. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
this contract may be terminated at any time with or without cause by Contractor or by Sheriff upon written
notice given to the other party at least thirty (30) days prior to the date specified for such termination. Any
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such termination date shall coincide with the end of a calendar month. In the event of such termination,
each party shall fully pay and discharge all obligations in favor of the other accruing prior to the date of
such termination, and each party shall be released from all obligations or performance which would
otherwise accrue subsequent to the date of termination. Neither party shall incur any liability to the other
by reason of termination.
C. FISCAL PROVISIONS
C.1 The Contractor shall compensate the County at the rates set forth and attached hereto as Schedule
B, per agency, based upon the actual number of shooters or per facility fee, per session. Sessions
up to four hours will be considered a half -day session with a limit of twenty (20) shooters in four
hours. Sessions more than four hours (or more than twenty (20) shooters) will be considered a
whole day session.
C.2 Each Contractor agency is responsible for its per shooter/facility/session charges. If multiple
Contractor Agencies train together, the charges cannot be combined and will be billed separately.
C.3 Contractor shall be billed in arrears on a quarterly basis. Contractor will submit payment to the
Sheriff Department's Bureau of Administration for the costs billed within forty-five (45) days of
invoice.
C.4 Schedule B reflects the rates in effect at the execution of this Agreement. County shall have the
right to adjust the rates provided under this Agreement at the end of each fiscal year for the ensuing
fiscal year. Any subsequent cost change(s) shall become effective on July 1 of the County fiscal
year (July 1 through June 30). Such rate change(s) can include changes to Memoranda of
Understanding approved by the County Board of Supervisors for County employees and other
inflationary costs. Sheriff shall provide notice to Contractor of pending rate change(s) by providing
Contractor with a revised Schedule B reflecting such rate change(s).
C.5 CANCELLATION POLICY: Contractor agrees to pay the full cost of any scheduled facility session
according to the Schedule B charges for the specific shooter/time booked unless the reserved time
has been cancelled, at a minimum, twenty-four (24) hours prior to the scheduled session time.
Contractor may cancel scheduled sessions by calling the Sheriffs Range office at (909) 473-2549
or by e-mail to: sheriffsrange(a�sbcsd.orq.
D. INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
D.1 Indemnification
The Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel reasonably approved by County) and
hold harmless the County and its authorized officers, employees, agents and volunteers
("Indemnitees") from any and all direct claims, actions, losses, damages and/or liability arising out
of this Agreement from any cause whatsoever, including the acts, errors or omissions of any person
and for any costs or expenses incurred by the County on account of any claim except where such
indemnification is prohibited by law. This indemnification provision shall apply regardless of the
existence or degree of fault of Indemnitees. The Contractor indemnification obligation does not
apply to the County's "sole negligence" or "willful misconduct" within the meaning of Civil Code
section 2782. Provided, however, that this indemnity does not extend to any environmental hazards
or risks.
D.2 Additional Insured
All policies, except for Worker's Compensation, Errors and Omissions and Professional Liability
policies shall contain additional endorsements naming the County and its officers, employees,
agents and volunteers as additional named insured with respect to liabilities arising out of the
performance of services hereunder. The additional insured endorsements shall not limit the scope
of coverage for the County to vicarious liability but shall allow coverage for the County to the full
extent provided by the policy. Such additional insured coverage shall be at least as broad as
Additional Insured (Form B) endorsement form ISO, CG 2010.11 85.
D.3 Waiver of Subrogation Rights
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The Contractor shall require the carriers of the above required coverages to waive all rights of
subrogation against the County, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers, contractors, and
subcontractors. All general or auto liability insurance coverage provided shall not prohibit the
Contractor and Contractor's employees or agents from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a
loss or claim. The Contractor hereby waives all rights of subrogation against the County.
D.4 Policies Primary and Non -Contributory
All policies required above are to be primary and non-contributory with any insurance or self-
insurance programs carried or administered by the County.
D.5 Severability of Interests
The Contractor agrees to ensure that coverage provided to meet these requirements is applicable
separately to each insured and there will be no cross liability exclusions that preclude coverage for
suits between the Contractor and the County or between the County and any other insured or
additional insured under the policy.
D.6 Proof of Coverage
The Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the Sheriffs Department to the address
referenced in Paragraph F, evidencing the insurance coverage at the time the Agreement is
executed, additional endorsements, as required shall be provided prior to the commencement of
performance of services hereunder, which certificates shall provide that such insurance shall not
be terminated or expire without thirty (30) days written notice to the Department, and Contractor
shall maintain such insurance from the time Contractor commences performance of services
hereunder until the completion of such services. Within fifteen (15) days of the commencement of
this contract, the Contractor shall furnish a copy of the Declaration page for all applicable policies
and will provide complete certified copies of the policies and endorsements immediately upon
request.
D.7 Acceptability of Insurance Carrier
Unless otherwise approved by Risk Management, insurance shall be written by insurers authorized
to do business in the State of California and with a minimum "Best" Insurance Guide rating of "A -
VI I".
D.8 Deductibles and Self -Insured Retention
Any and all deductibles or self -insured retentions in excess of $10,000 shall be declared to and
approved by Risk Management.
D.9 Failure to Procure Coverage
In the event that any policy of insurance required under this Agreement does not comply with the
requirements, is not procured, or is canceled and not replaced, the County has the right but not the
obligation or duty to cancel the Agreement or obtain insurance if it deems necessary and any
premiums paid by the County will be promptly reimbursed by the Contractor or County invoices to
the Contractor will be increased to pay for County purchased insurance.
D.10 Insurance Review
Insurance requirements are subject to periodic review by the County. The Direction of Risk
Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to reduce, waive or suspend any
insurance requirements whenever Risk Management determines that any of the required insurance
is not available, is unreasonably priced, or is not needed to protect the interests of the County. In
addition, if the Department of Risk Management determines that heretofore unreasonably priced or
unavailable types of insurance coverage or coverage limits become reasonably priced or available,
the Director of Risk Management or designee is authorized, but not required, to change the above
insurance requirements to require additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits,
provided that any such change is reasonable in light of past claims against the County, inflation, or
any other item reasonably related to the County's risk.
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Any change requiring additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits must be
made by amendment to this Agreement. Contractor agrees to execute any such amendment within
thirty (30) days of receipt.
Any failure, actual or alleged, on the part of the County to monitor or enforce compliance with any
of the insurance and indemnification requirements will not be deemed as a waiver of any rights on
the part of the County.
D.11 The Contractor agrees to provide insurance set forth in accordance with the requirements herein.
If the Contractor uses existing coverage to comply with these requirements and that coverage does
not meet the specified requirements, the Contractor agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the
existing coverage to do so.
For contractors which are considered self -insured public entities: Both Contractor and County are
authorized self -insured public entities for purposes of Professional Liability, General Liability,
Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation. Contractor and County warrant that through their
respective program of self-insurance, they have adequate coverage or resources to protect against
liabilities arising out of the performance of the terms, conditions or obligations of this agreement.
For contractors which are not considered self -insured public entities: Without in anyway affecting
the indemnity herein provided and in addition thereto, the Contractor shall secure and maintain
throughout the Agreement the following types of insurance with limits as shown:
D.11.1 Workers' Compensation Liability - A program of Workers' Compensation insurance or a
state -approved self-insurance program in an amount and form to meet all applicable
requirements of the Labor Code of the State of California, including Employer's Liability
with $250,000 limits, covering all persons including volunteers providing services on behalf
of the Contractor and all risks to such persons under this Agreement.
D.11.2 Commercial/General Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall carry General Liability
Insurance covering all operations performed by or on behalf of the Contractor providing
coverage for bodily injury and property damage with a combined single limit of not less than
one million dollars ($1,000,000), per occurrence. The policy coverage shall include:
a. Premises operations and mobile equipment.
b. Products and completed operations.
c. Broad form property damage (including completed operations).
d. Explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
e. Personal injury.
f. Contractual liability.
g. $2,000,000 general aggregate limit.
D.11.3 Automobile Liability Insurance - Primary insurance coverage shall be written on ISO
Business Auto coverage form for all owned, hired and non -owned automobiles or symbol
1 (any auto). The policy shall have a combined single limit of not less than one million
dollars ($1,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage, per occurrence.
If the Contractor is transporting one or more non -employee passengers in performance of
contract services, the automobile liability policy shall have a combined single limit of two
million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury and property damage per occurrence.
If the Contractor owns no autos, a non -owned auto endorsement to the General Liability
policy described above is acceptable.
D.11.4 Umbrella Liability Insurance - An umbrella (over primary) or excess policy may be used to
comply with limits or other primary coverage requirements. When used, the umbrella policy
shall apply to bodily injury/property damage, personal injury/advertising injury and shall
include a "dropdown" provision providing primary coverage for any liability not covered by
the primary policy. The coverage shall also apply to automobile liability.
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D.11.5 Abuse/Molestation Insurance — Contractor shall have abuse or molestation insurance
providing coverage for all employees for the actual or threatened abuse or molestation by
anyone of any person in the care, custody, or control of any insured, including negligent
employment, investigation and supervision. The policy shall provide coverage for both
defense and indemnity with liability limits of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000)
with a two million dollars ($2,000,000) aggregate limit.
D.12 Any such reduction or waiver for the entire term of the agreement and any change requiring
additional types of insurance coverage or higher coverage limits must be made by amendment to
this agreement. Contractor agrees to execute any such amendment within thirty (30) days of receipt.
E. NOTICES
All written notices provided for in this Agreement or which either party desires to give to the other shall be
deemed fully given, when made in writing and either served personally, or by facsimile, or deposited in the
United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the other party as follows:
San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department City of Redlands
Bureau of Administration, Contracts Unit ATTN: City Clerk
655 East Third Street PO Box 3005
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0061 Redlands, CA 92373
Notice shall be deemed communicated two (2) County working days from the time of mailing if mailed as
provided in this paragraph.
F. AUTHORITY
The Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator of San Bernardino County, or designee, shall have the right to
exercise the County's authority under this Agreement including the right to give notice of termination on
behalf of the County at his sole discretion.
G. AGREEMENT AUTHORIZATION
The Contractor warrants and represents that the individual signing this Agreement is a properly authorized
representative of the Contractor and has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement on the
Contractor's behalf.
H. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including all Exhibits and Schedules, which are attached hereto and incorporated by
reference, represents the final, complete and exclusive agreement between the parties hereto. Any prior
agreement, promises, negotiations or representations relating to the subject matter of this Agreement not
expressly set forth herein are of no force or effect. This Agreement is executed without reliance upon any
promise, warranty or representation by any party or any representative of any party other than those
expressly contained herein.
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed shall be
deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same Agreement.
The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Agreement (whether by
facsimile, PDF or other mail transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is
contained therein. Each party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to
the other party an original signed Agreement upon request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the San Bernardino County and the Contractor have each caused this Contract to be
subscribed by its respective duly authorized officers and delivered this Agreement on the Execution Date on its
behalf.
Approved as to Legal Form
Name,Title Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Atty.
Dated:
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Agency Name City of Redlands
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Signature
FOR SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S USE ONLY
Cif Redlands
(Print or type nanfiof gency/i t)
By
' (Authorized signature - sign in blue ink)
Name Paul T. Barich, Mayor
(Print or type name of person signing contract)
Title Mayor
(Print or Type)
Dated: R /20 22
Address PO Box 3005
Redlands, CA 92373
ATTEST:
Je, fie Donaldson
City Clerk
Approved as to Legal Form
Richard D. Luczak, Deputy County Counsel
Date
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Reviewed/Approved by Sheriff -Coroner
Authorized Signature
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Kelly Welty, Chief eputy Director of Sh4riff
Administration
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SCHEDULE A
SUPPLIES AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT FOR USE OF THE RANGE FACILITIES:
1. Target backing.
2. Target frames (stands).
3. Gun cleaning supplies and a designated area for gun cleaning.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• CONTRACTOR will provide targets, staple guns and staples. Additional imported targets (steel,
windshields, etc.) need the approval of the Rangemaster or Designee.
• Inmate assistance for range set up and target maintenance is available on a limited basis and is not
guaranteed.
• Nighttime use of the range facilities is available on a limited basis and must be approved by the
Sheriffs Rangemaster or Designee.
SCHEDULE B
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
USE OF WEAPONS FIRING RANGE FACILITIES
FEE SCHEDULE 2022-27 *
FACILITY
(Per Session)
HALF DAY
UP TO FOUR (4)
HOURS/DAY
(UP TO 20 SHOOTERS)
FULL DAY
MORE THAN FOUR (4)
HOURS/DAY
(MORE THAN 20
SHOOTERS)
Shooting Range
$23 per Shooter
1
Live Fire House
$460
$920
Gas House
$220
$440
RAC House / Simmunition House / TAC House
$460
$920
Mat Room **
$220
Classroom **
$220
*The rates on this page are for the fiscal year 2022-23 only and may be adjusted each fiscal year.
** Charged when no other exercise is being conducted by an agency on the same day.
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE
RANGE SAFETY ADVISORY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PROCEDURES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED:
1. Upon arrival, all weapons are to remain holstered until participants are instructed to report to the
firing line and given commands for the course of fire.
2. All shooters must wear proper ear and eye protection as approved by the Sheriffs Range.
3. Weapons are to be loaded or down loaded at the firing line, or as otherwise instructed by the Range
Safety Officer.
4. Only magazines and speed loaders may be down loaded and replaced with live ammunition in the
staging area.
5. After completing the course of fire, weapons are to be re -holstered upon leaving the firing line.
6. Weapons may be un-holstered in the cleaning room and rendered safe for cleaning by using the
bullet containment system located in the cleaning room.
7. A duty round may only be re -chambered at the firing line or by using the bullet containment system
located in the cleaning room.
8. Violation of any safety rule will result in removal of the violator from the Range. Flagrant safety
violations could lead to suspension of future range privileges to the violator and/or the agency or
organization the violator represents.
9. Eating, open toed shoes, and shorts are not permitted on the firing ranges
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONSULT THE RANGE SAFETY OFFICER OR
RANGEMASTER
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EXHIBIT B
San Bernardino Sheriffs Department
Live Fire House Regulations and Safety Rules
1. Approval for use of the Live Fire House must be made by the or the Rangemaster or his/her
Designee; authorized firearms instructors must be present during use; the primary (lead) instructor
is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the Live Fire House; all training,
presentation, or demonstrations, whether live fire or not, will be under the direct supervision of an
instructor; the primary instructor will ensure that all participants involved in live fire training are
qualified to do so; all instructors must have satisfactorily completed a "Live Fire House Operations -
Instructor Development Course", as offered by either San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department
(or equivalent subject to the approval of the Sheriffs Rangemaster); the primary instructor will
ensure that all participants involved in Live Fire House training receive a safety briefing that includes
basic firearms safety, and the safe operating procedures for the Live Fire House; all loading and
unloading of weapons will be under the direct supervision of a firearms instructor; the primary
instructor will ensure that the following safety equipment is on -hand prior to "Live Firearms Training",
these include, first aid trauma kit, radio or other form of communication, that fire extinguishers are
present and charged, and the approach gate to the LFH remains clear of obstruction at all times.
2. Under most circumstances, the student to authorized instructor ratio will not exceed 3 to 1; body
armor, eye and hearing protection must be worn by everyone who enters the Live Fire House; prior
to live fire exercises, all rooms will be checked to ensure that no personnel are present; firearm
instructors will ensure that targets are placed so that, when engaged, rounds will hit the proper
backstop and rounds will not exit the building; authorized/approved frangible ammunition shall only
beused, if your ammunition is not on the approved list a test must be conducted by the Range Staff
to verify that the ammunition is appropriate for the facility; no metal targets will be allowed;
instructors shall review all targets and angles of deflections before beginning live fire; if during any
training a safety whistle is blown or a command that is designated as a "Cease Fire" command is
made, the shooter(s) shall freeze their movement, place trigger fingers outside of trigger guards,
depress the weapons muzzles, repeat "Cease Fire" and wait for further commands from the
instructor; students are required to follow the direction of the instructors and the safe operating
procedures at all times, failure to do so is just cause for removal from training, all observers are
required to follow the safety rules established for the Live Fire House at all times, failure to comply
with these safety rules is just cause for removal from the Live Fire Facility; instructors shall ensure
that no shots impact any containment wall closer than 18" from its upper edge; instructors shall
monitor students to ensure that firing positions are not taken that may endanger other students or
may allow fired round(s) from escaping the containment area.
3. The red range flag must be hoisted prior to use; at the conclusion of the training session the building
shall be checked for damage, potential fire concerns and then secured; all damage not consistent
with normal wear must be repaired, replaced and reported.
4. The entrance gates to the Live Fire House will be closed during all live fire exercises, with entry
being approved only by the primary safety officer; no unauthorized persons shall be present in or
around the Live Fire House without checking in with the safety officer and having his or her consent
to be present; any injuries must be immediately reported to the Range Safety Officer or
Rangemaster; a post operation inspection of the Live Fire House facility will be made by the primary
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instructor to ensure the following: all weapons, ammunition, diversionary devices, body armor, and
other equipment used during the training period are accounted for, that brass has been collected
and that all other debris within the Live Fire House has been removed, that no student(s) has
sustained any injuries during training, that no damage has been caused by the training; account for
all personnel who used the Live Fire House.
5. All agencies seeking to use the Live Fire House must have a current contract with the County of
San Bernardino for such use, and insurance document, on file; curriculum of exercises that are to
be conducted in the Live Fire House must be submitted in advance to the Rangemaster for approval;
specific safety policies and procedures of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department must be
followed at all times; firearms shall not be handled by persons with a blood alcohol content in excess
of .00% by weight or under the influence of drugs or medication that would impair their motor skills,
judgment, or balance; and no chemical agents may be used in the Live Fire House.
6. All ammunition(s) used at the Life Fire House must be approved by the San Bernardino County
Sheriffs Department and meet Department standards.
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EXHIBIT C
San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department
Chemical Agents Facility Regulations and Safety Rules
1. Approval for use of the Sheriffs Chemical Agents Facility (CAF) must be made by the
Rangemaster or his/her designee; authorized chemical agents instructors must be present
during use; the primary (lead) instructor is responsible for the safe operation and maintenance
of the CAF; all training, presentation, or demonstrations, whether live training or not, will be under
the direct supervision of an instructor; the primary instructor will ensure all participants involved
in training are qualified to do so; all instructors must have satisfactorily completed a POST
certified "Chemical Agents Instructor Course," as offered by either the San Bernardino County
Sheriffs Department or equivalent, subject to the approval of the Sheriffs Rangemaster; the
primary instructor will ensure the following safety equipment is on -hand prior to live training,
these include, first aid trauma kit, radio or other form of communication, charged fire
extinguisher(s), operable water source, "dud" container(s) with water.
2. No firearms and/or edged weapons shall be present by those involved in chemical agents
training; chemical agents shall not be handled by persons with a blood alcohol content more
than .00% by weight or under the influence of drugs or medication that would impair their motor
skills, judgment, or balance; any injuries shall be immediately reported to the Rangemaster or
readily available Range staff member; a post operation inspection of the CAF will be made by
the primary instructor to ensure any related equipment utilized during the training period are
accounted for and removed; damage to the CAF shall be immediately reported to the
Rangemaster or his/her designee; if at any time, flagrant safety violations are observed, the
Rangemaster or his/her designee shall assume control of the training session until its conclusion.
3. Chemical agents training shall adhere to the most current "POST Guidelines for Student Safety
in Certified Courses" manual and section six (6) of the Sheriffs Training Division Safety Policy
(available via the Range Office); all participants are required to follow the direction of the
instructors and the safe operating procedures at all times, failure to do so is just cause for
removal from training, all observers are required to follow the safety rules established for the
CAF; the red notification flag must be hoisted prior to using the CAF; at the conclusion of the
training session the CAF shall be checked for damage, potential fire concerns and then secured;
all damage not consistent with normal wear must be repaired and/or replaced and reported.
4. Students/participants who are issued or using an air -purifying respirator (APR) when
participating in chemical agents training must have completed any agency required medical
examination, shall have met CAL/OSHA requirements for fit testing and use a NIOSH approved
APR; the following staff -to -student ratios shall be used inside the CAF:
Verbal/Classroom Instruction 1:20
Application/Practical's 1:1
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EXHIBIT D
San Bernardino Sheriffs Department
Tac-House Regulations and Safety Rules
1. Approval for use of the Tac-House must be made by the Rangemaster or his/her designee;
authorized firearms instructors must be present during use; the primary (lead) instructor is
responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the Tac-House; all training, presentations,
demonstrations, and live training evolutions will be under the direct supervision of an instructor; the
primary instructor will ensure all participants involved in training evolutions are qualified to do so; all
instructors must have satisfactorily completed a "Live Fire House Operations -Instructor
Development Course," as offered by either the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department (or
equivalent subject to the approval of the Sheriffs Rangemaster) or a certified "Active Shooter
Instructor" course; the primary instructor will ensure all participants involved in training receive a
safety briefing that includes basic firearms safety, and the safe operating procedures for the Tac-
House; all loading and unloading of training weapons will be under the direct supervision of a
firearms instructor; the primary instructor will ensure the following safety equipment is on -hand prior
to live training evolutions, these include, first aid trauma kit, radio or other form of communication,
that fire extinguishers are present and charged, and the Tac-House interior/exterior boundaries
remains clear of obstruction(s) at all times; live firearms or live ammunition is not authorized inside
the Tac-House, nor to be present during live training evolutions.
2. Under most circumstances, the student to authorized instructor ratio will not exceed 3 to 1; body
armor, long sleeve clothing, pants, eye and hearing protection shall be worn by everyone who enters
the Tac-House; prior to live training evolutions, all rooms will be checked to ensure no personnel
are present other than role players; firearm instructors will ensure targets are placed so that, when
engaged, rounds will impact the proper backstop and rounds will not exit the building;
authorized/approved "non -permanent marking simunition rounds" shall only be used, if your
simunition rounds are not on the approved list, a test must be conducted by the Range Staff to verify
that simunition rounds are appropriate for the facility; instructors shall review all targets and angles
of deflections before beginning live training evolutions; if during any training a safety whistle is blown
or a command that is designated as a "Cease Fire" command is made, the shooter(s) shall freeze
their movement, place trigger fingers outside of trigger guards, depress the weapons muzzles,
engage the safety selector and repeat "Cease Fire" and wait for further commands from the
instructor; students are required to follow the direction of the instructors and the safe operating
procedures at all times, failure to do so is just cause for removal from training, all observers are
required to follow the safety rules established for the Tac-House at all times, failure to comply with
these safety rules is just cause for removal from the Tac-House and Training Center Campus;
instructors shall ensure that no shots impact any containment wall closer than 18" from its upper
edge or within 18" of any role player; instructors shall monitor students to ensure that firing positions
are not taken that may endanger other students or may allow fired round(s) from escaping the
containment area.
3. The red range flag must be hoisted prior to use; at the conclusion of the training session the Tac-
House shall be checked for damage, potential fire concerns and then secured; all damage not
consistent with normal wear must be repaired, replaced and reported.
4. With the exception of training evolution vehicles, the ingress/egress of the Tac-House shall be
cordoned off during all live training evolutions, with entry being approved only by the primary safety
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officer; no unauthorized persons shall be present in or around the Tac-House without checking in
with the safety officer and having his or her consent to be present; any injuries must be immediately
reported to the Range Office or Rangemaster; a pre and post operation inspection of the Tac-House
facility will be made by the primary instructor to ensure the following: all weapons, munitions, body
armor, and other equipment used during the training period are accounted for, that FCC's have
been collected and that all other debris within the Tac-House has been removed, that no student(s)
have sustained any injuries during training, that no damage has been caused by the training;
account for all personnel who used the Tac-House.
5. All agencies seeking to use the Tac-House must have a current contract with the County of San
Bernardino for such use, and insurance document, on file; curriculum of exercises that are to be
conducted in the Tac-House must be submitted in advance to the Rangemaster for approval;
specific safety policies and procedures of the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department must be
followed at all times; live or training firearms shall not be handled by persons with a blood alcohol
content in excess of .00% by weight or under the influence of drugs or medication that would impair
their motor skills, judgment, or balance; and no chemical agents or flammable/non-flammable
incendiary devices may be used inside the Tac-House.
6. All simunition(s) used at the Tac-House must be approved by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's
Department and meet Department standards
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