The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program, hosted by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept., will be held June 23-24, 2016 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 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,...

The OpTac International Advanced Tactical Command Program will be held May 16-18, 2016 in West Bloomfield, Michigan. MCOLES Certified-Use of 302 Funds Approved for Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies This advanced program enhances operational planning and execution for executive officers, SWAT commanders, and team leaders responsible for the management of high-risk tactical operations. Interactive classes and tabletop exercises include: establis...

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...

Continuity of Operations (COOP) & Emergency Planning in the Government Environment Training Workshop XX Executable Response to Catastrophic Challenges and Readily Implementable Solutions This March 2016 Continuity Training Workshop will be the 21st Presentation of this very informative program consistently rated as "Excellent" by previous attendees. Whether you are involved with this year’s CAPSTONE and EAGLE HORIZON national exerci...

4th Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium - “Advancing A Whole of Government Approach to CBRN Defense, Response & Readiness” DSI’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium is designed as an educational and training “Town Hall” forum, where thought leaders and key policymakers across military and civilian organizationscan come together for actionable discussions and debate. The symposium’s overall theme...

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...

Dam Security and Protection Technical Seminar (L260) 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 an...

Join our webcast and learn how the RSA Archer COOP Management solution provides a centralized, consistent, and automated approach to business continuity and disaster recovery planning. Archer allows agencies to build and update COOP plans as well as protect and ensure ongoing operations. Archer's web-based solution enhances an agency security posture by combining business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management capabilities into a...

Social media has significantly altered the cause and creation of crisis. In addition to facing the potential for major crises, which come along only occasionally, governments must now cope with the many mini-crises borne on social media as well. The new emphasis in crisis management? Diffuse the issue before it hits the mass media. Spero Canton will share inside information on the social media audiences you should be addressing and the most ef...

Students will learn the difference between qualitative and quantitative risk analysis. They will use a variety of methodologies by evaluating single or multiple buildings and critical infrastructure nodes. This workshop is very “hands-on” with numerous field exercises assessing lighting, electric systems, drinking water, perimeter. A total of 5 different methdologies will be used by the attendees. They will be able to write a compr...