Sovereign Citizens
Sovereign citizens believe they are not under the jurisdiction of the US government and consider themselves exempt from U.S. law. These individuals present a threat to responders.
Upon completion of this training, the student will be able to:
Explain the beliefs held by sovereign citizens.
List ways to recognize a sovereign citizen.
Describe the types of crimes committed by sovereign citizens.
Explain ways to maintain responder safety when dealing with sovereign citizens.
Recognize the threat sovereign citizens present to responders.
Determine the best way to handle calls from a sovereign citizen.
Online Course Acknowledgement
Course Operation
Learning Objectives
Sovereign Citizen Worksheet
Introduction
Activity: Sovereign Citizen Sub-Types
Knowledge Checkpoint
Beliefs
Video: The Threat of Sovereign Citizens
Knowledge Checkpoint
Warning Signs
Activity: Warning Signs
Knowledge Checkpoint
Crimes
Video: How Sovereign Citizens Clog Courts
Knowledge Checkpoint
Responder Safety
Download: NCIC Violent Person File Flyer
Violent Person Hit
Knowledge Checkpoint