(SLS) Crime Prevention: Security Lighting Systems Design - This workshop examines the relationships between theory, energy conservation, and social and environmental factors for man-made and natural light applications. Two full days focus on the effective use of lighting the environment to augment other forms of security technology. The effects of light on human physiological and psychological behavior are discussed in detail.

The OpTac International Advanced Sniper & Instructor Program, hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police Dept., will be held July 22-27, 2017 in Dulles, Virginia. This intense program teaches advanced sniper tactics and operational marksmanship skills. A strong emphasis is placed on urban sniping, the construction of urban hides, engagement of moving targets and targets at unknown distances, cold bore stress shots, fiel...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Police Dept., will be held July 17-21, 2017 in Dulles, 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 vetera...

(DBT) Using Building Design to Hinder Acts of Terrorism – Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the mo...

Course Objectives This course provides instruction on common failure modes for most types of dams and levees with primary emphasis on dams. The principles, concepts and design standards taught are applicable to anyone conducting inspections, performing assessments, conducting risk analyses, or involved in the design of a dam or levee project. Participants will learn about potential failure modes, conditions that can lead to these failure modes...

Course Objectives This course is intended to provide both the novice and experienced dam or levee safety emergency planner with valuable lessons and sk.ills that will allow them to develop new EAPs and improve the effectiveness of exist­ing EAPs. The course is a hands-on, interactive workshop, covering the basic elements and knowledge required to prepare, implement, update, and review effective EAPs that will mesh with the constantly chang...

Dialogue for Action® is a "can't-miss" annual national conference that brings a diversity of stakeholders together to discuss the best ways to reinforce cancer screening, prevention and risk reduction initiatives in their communities. The Wednesday through Friday schedule is packed with unique opportunities for participants to immerse themselves in engaging presentations, facilitated conversations, relationship building and more. Participa...

Based on the assumption that preventive measures must be in place to be effective, students learn 25 mitigation strategies that when successfully applied reduce the impact of terrorist attack. We examine the current state of terrorism in the United States, its evolving nature and the future use of weapons of mass destruction. A variety of options are explored for addressing the most common manmade threats we face today and for the foreseeable...

This three day workshop was developed with the asset owner in mind. Students will learn how to design CCTV systems for different types of secure level areas, compounds and installations. Students will be able to design their own intrusion detection (IDS) and access control (ACS) systems. Students will ultimately combine camera systems with video analytics, with ACS and IDS. This very interactive course has numerous case studies built into the...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held April 3-5, 2017 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This program provides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a detailed understanding of raid planning and execution, command post operations, legal and ethical decision-making, an overview...