The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held April 14-15, 2016 in West Bloomfield, 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 Program is based on the book, SWAT Operati...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held April 11-13, 2016, in West Bloomfield, 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 detailed understanding of raid plann...

It is important for all Military Leaders at both the senior and Junior level to be aware of what assets are available and how to best deploy these assets to support the mission when operating in a CIED environment OVERVIEW This two day course will discuss in depth all the CIED enablers that are available for your consideration to deploy. It will discuss different equipment as well as trained assets within the Brigade that can be called upon to...

We must make sure that we have a good understanding of the enemy TTP`s when emplacing IED`s within the battlespace. Every precaution should be taken to mitigate the risk before any approach is made to an area where we suspect that an IED may be placed. OVERVIEW The two day course will be split in half with regards to 50% will be classroom based whilst the other 50% will be practical in the Field training. We will study enemy patterns and empla...

With 60 million refugees on the move, more than ever before in human history, we must understand who is among them to secure the land and protect the individual. Join us at HLTCon to discuss how innovations in HLT are leading the challenge. You will have a unique opportunity to network with fellow senior officials, expert linguists, technologists, and product owners across industry and government. CRACKING THE CODE TO THE NEXT BREAKTHROUGH IN...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held March 21-25, 2016 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 17-18, 2016 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 h...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held March 14-16,2016 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...

We must make sure that we have a good understanding of the enemy TTP`s when emplacing IED`s within the battlespace. Every precaution should be taken to mitigate the risk before any approach is made to an area where we suspect that an IED may be placed. OVERVIEW The two day course will be split in half with regards to 50% will be classroom based whilst the other 50% will be practical in the Field training. We will study enemy patterns and empla...

Luzerne County Community College will host a train-the-trainer program on suicide prevention, “QPR Gatekeeper Trainer Certification Course,” through which participants become certified trainers of the industry-leading QPR (Question Persuade Refer) approach to suicide prevention. The training will include an overview of research that led to development of this program, new and promising approaches to suicide prevention, national and...