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...

This Expo continues a growth explosion with exhibitors and attendance from JB MDL. Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst is home to more than 80 mission partners and 40 mission commanders providing a wide range of combat capability. The 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation Recommendation 146 directed the relocation of installation support functions for New Jersey's Fort Dix and Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst to McGuire Air Force B...

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...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held November 10-12, 2014 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, critic...

The OpTac International SWAT Tactics Program will be held August 28-29, 2014 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 pro...

The OpTac International Critical Incidents: Negotiating with the Mentally Ill Program will be held August 25-27, 2014 in Hagerstown, Maryland. This program provides contemporary negotiations, communications, and psychological strategies for critical incidents involving mentally ill individuals. An emphasis is placed on the tactical negotiator team concept, identifying various mental illnesses, police-assisted suicides, multi-lingual/cross-cult...