The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held October 27-28, 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...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held October 24-26, 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, an ove...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity Henry Ford College, and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructure Protection are hosting a one-day Security Workshop to enhance awareness of, an...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE Given today's ever-changing threat environment, preparing for and training employees to cope with active threats and workplace violence should be a key piece of an organization's emergency action plan. A Unique Training Opportunity The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the New York State Police, and the National Protection and Programs Directorate Office of Infrastructur...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE A Unique Training Opportunity This workshop is presented in coordination with Pierce College and Center of Excellence for Homeland Security- Emergency Management. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection seeks to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach. This approach supports our stakeholders' efforts to plan, prepare, and mitigate risk from a potent...

A Unique Training OpportunityThis workshop is presented in coordination with The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection seeks to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach. This approach supports our stakeholders' efforts to plan, prepare, and mitigate risk from a potential active shooter incident. The workshops goals include recognition, prevention, and preparedness training for active shoote...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE A Unique Training Opportunity This workshop is presented in coordination with Nebraska Preparedness Partnership. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection seeks to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach. This approach supports our stakeholders' efforts to plan, prepare, and mitigate risk from a potential active shooter incident. The workshops goals i...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE A Unique Training Opportunity This workshop is presented in coordination with the Central Florida Domestic Security Task Force. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Infrastructure Protection seeks to enhance preparedness through a "whole community" approach. This approach supports our stakeholders' efforts to plan, prepare, and mitigate risk from a potential active shooter incident. Worksh...

THIS IS NOT A TACTICAL TRAINING COURSE The Office of Infrastructure Protection’s Sector Outreach and Programs Division (SOPD), serving as the National Manager for the Active Shooter Preparedness Program, seeks to enhance preparedness through a “whole community” approach. This approach supports our stakeholders’ efforts to plan, prepare and mitigate risk from a potential active shooter threat or incident. The program pr...

The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held July 25-29, 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 emphasi...