Catastrophic response, challenges, and immediate lessons learned This July 2014 Continuity Training Workshop is the 15th Presentation of this very informative program consistently rated as "Excellent" by previous attendees - the Previous 14 times. (Material is Updated to Include the Latest Guidance from NIST, DHS and Administration Initiatives) We are so confident in the quality of this COOP Workshop, that we offer a guarantee you will be plea...

The Maryland Municipal League's Annual Convention is the premier training and exhibition event for Maryland's local government officials. Hundreds of city and town officials will gather June 8 - 11, 2014 at the Convention Center in Ocean City, Maryland to visit the 200+ exhibit booths and learn what new products and services your organization has to offer.Attending MML’s 2014 convention could pay big dividends to you and your company! Co...

Dam Security and Protection Seminar (E260) Dams, levees, and related facilities are a vital part of the Nation’s infrastructure, providing a wide range of economic, environmental, and social benefits. Those benefits include hydroelectric power, river navigation, water supply, wildlife habitats, waste management, flood control, and recreation. The Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar is designed to provide dam owners and operator...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program is based on the soon to be released book, SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his Harvard University award-winning research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, executive officers, incident and tactical commanders, and SWAT team personnel will benefit from an improved...

The OpTac International Tactical Command 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 incident management, SWAT fitness, and tactical applications on emerg...

Federal Allies Contracting Summit at Hogan Lovells DISASTER RESPONSE SUMMIT PREPAREDNESS, OPERATIONS, RELIEF & RECONSTRUCTION Co-Sponsors Include: Disaster Recovery Contractors Association Every year, U.S. Military forces and private sector contractor firms are assigned critical missions and tasks in support of populations and communities across the Globe that have been critically impacted by Natural or Man-made disasters and conflicts. Th...

Th OpTac International Advanced Tactical Command Program is designed to enhance operational planning and execution for commanders and team leaders of tactical teams through interactive training and practical exercises. Classes include: critical incident management, tactical team management, legal updates, establishing a SWAT training matrix, leadership in the 21st Century, strategies for optimal team performance, media relations, integration o...

2014 Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium Advancing CBRN Response, Defense & Technology Readiness March 17 – 18, 2014 | Mary M Gates Learning Center – Alexandria, VA DSI’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate...

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 contribute to the likelihood of successful outcomes on these extreme events. Law enforcement administrators, executive officers, in...

Collaboration is never more important than it is during an emergency. When first-responders and supporting agencies are responding to a crisis, they need the ability to coordinate their activities, share information and manage essential documents – and to do it all securely. These capabilities are especially important when the response involves multiple agencies working with systems that do not necessarily interoperate. In this webcast,...