The 8th edition of Europe’s highly successful NCT event series, the NCT Europe 2018, will take place from 3-5 July at the National Training Center (NTC) at the Bredero barrack in Vught, The Netherlands. The official partnerhsip with the Dutch Ministry of Defense guarantees the presence of the most high-level CBRNe stakeholders from all over Europe. The three-day event will feature live CBRNe capability demonstrations, one conference stre...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held June 28-29, 2018 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 June 25-27, 2018 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...

NCT Asia Pacific is coming to Japan for its third edition! Taking place in Tokyo from May 28-30 2018, the event will kick-start with a live capability demonstration on the first day, followed by a two-day conference and exhibition which will bring together international civil and military CBRNe stakeholders. Keynote speakers for instance include Commanders of Japan's Chemical School Ground Self-Defense Force and of the Republic of Korea...

The SMILE Conference® is the leading training conference devoted to Social Media, the Internet and Law Enforcement initiatives. The SMILE Conference has pioneered the adoption of social media by law enforcement agencies across the world for public outreach, crime prevention, and forensics. In conjunction with the ConnectedCOPS™ blog, The SMILE Conference has become both the go-to and most trusted source by law enforcement agencies wo...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program, hosted by the Washtenaw Metro SWAT Team, will be held April 26-27, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MCOLES Certified-Use of 302 Funds approved for Michigan law enforcement agencies. 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 Progra...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Washtenaw Metro SWAT Team, will be held April 23-25, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. MCOLES Certified-Use of 302 Funds approved for Michigan law enforcement agencies. 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 d...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Greeley Police Dept., will be held April 9-13, 2018, in Greeley, Colorado. 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 emphasis is...

The Key Executive Leadership Programs is hosting its first Key Executive Women in Leadership Forum. In honor of women’s history month, the forum will be held on March 21, featuring plenary speakers, working sessions, and networking activities. This forum will focus on women executives and leadership roles in the government today. Program Schedule:11:30am - 12:00pm: Registration 12:00 - 1:30pm: Lunch & Plenary Speaker: TBA 1:45 - 3:0...

Join the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) in Baltimore, MD, as they co-sponsor the 3rd Annual FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Symposium. The Symposium provides stakeholders with the opportunity to talk face-to-face with a cross-section of government and industry representatives about regulations, research, and other initiatives to integrate UAS into the National Ai...