On-scene commanders make decisions in the high-threat law enforcement context of hostage rescue, armed barricaded suspects, and armed suicidal individuals that can result in successful or catastrophic outcomes. The OpTac International Critical Incident Leadership and Decision-Making Program is based on Dr. Stuart A. Meyers’ research published in the books, High-Threat Decisions: When It’s a Matter of Life and Death and SWAT Operati...

On Monday, Sept. 18, whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn will discuss his latest book, Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What’s Right, at the 14th and V location of Busboys and Poets. Kohn has been featured in the Washington Post (see Here's how the Constitution protects leakers and whistleblowers and What is a whistleblower: How to be a journalist) as well as the New York Times (see The Whistleblowers of 1777). He has re...

The EXCEL Training Conference is the premier EEO and Diversity and Inclusion training conference for EEO, HR, and legal professionals from private, state, local, and Federal organizations. If you are looking to create a culture of inclusion and gain valuable knowledge for making tough employment decisions, join us at EXCEL. There are three plenary sessions, one specialty track, and over 70 open workshops that give participants the needed knowl...

On-scene commanders make decisions in the high-threat law enforcement context of hostage rescue, armed barricaded suspects, and armed suicidal individuals that can result in successful or catastrophic outcomes. The OpTac International Critical Incident Leadership and Decision-Making Program is based on Dr. Stuart A. Meyers’ research published in the books, High-Threat Decisions: When It’s a Matter of Life and Death and SWAT Operati...

PER-340-1 - Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) - Train the Trainer The Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) is a 24-hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) in active shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines whic...

Listen to a panel of women from a variety of professions discuss the opportunities and hurdles women face in the workplace today. This forward-thinking discussion will include stories of personal struggles and the wins that followed, recruiting and retention ideas, and how we can better help ourselves and the women in our lives to thrive so our organizations can succeed.

PER-340 - Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) The Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC) is a 24-hour performance level direct delivery course designed to improve integration between law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) in active shooter events. The course provides law enforcement officers with key medical skills based on tactical emergency casualty care (TECC) guidelines which can be used at the p...

AUSA’s Noon Report Webinar series invites you to join us on Wednesday 21 September at 12:00 EDT to hear a presentation by LTG Donna Martin.LTG Martin will discuss her 34 year leadership journey with an emphasis on how she led Military Police units during Desert Shield / Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. LTG Martin will also discuss how she continues to develop as a senior Army leader through challenging Ge...

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The OpTac International Police Sniper program, hosted by the Henrico County Police Division, will be held August 2-6, 2021 in Henrico County, Virginia. This intense program prepares law enforcement snipers for emergency response operations and surveillance details that require observation and concealment techniques. From basic to advanced techniques, this course will benefit officers without sniper experience, as well as veteran snipers. A str...