The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held November 9-11, 2015 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, critica...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held July 27-31, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. 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 strong emphasi...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held July 23-24, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. An effective law enforcement response to critical incidents involving armed suspects can determine whether someone lives or dies. The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die, written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes hi...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held July 20-22, 2015 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, critical i...

The OpTac International SWAT Tactics Program will be held July 16-17, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This program tactically prepares law enforcement commanders, team leaders, and SWAT/police personnel for situations that they are likely to encounter on a wide array of high-risk operations. An emphasis is placed on dynamic entry tactics, advantages and disadvantages of ballistic shields, injured officer/citizen rescue, officer safety, and prope...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held March 23-27, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. 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 strong emphas...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held March 19-20, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. An effective law enforcement response to critical incidents involving armed suspects can determine whether someone lives or dies. OpTac International presents the latest research and practical applications for SWAT and Critical Incident Management. Incident management skills combined with organizational conditions contr...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held March 16-18, 2015 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, critical...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held November 17-21, 2014 in Hagerstown, Maryland. 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 strong emp...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held November 13-14, 2014 in Hagerstown, Maryland. An effective law enforcement response to critical incidents involving armed suspects can determine whether someone lives or dies. OpTac International presents the latest research and practical applications for SWAT and Critical Incident Management. Incident management skills combined with organizational conditions co...