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...

Today’s rapidly changing marketplace and acquisition requirements are reshaping the program you pursue and the proposal you deliver. You face tighter budgets, fewer programs, totally new business arenas, must-win technology R&D competitions, and streamlined acquisitions. In addition, the many major mergers both in the U.S. and Europe have changed the nature of new-business acquisitions. To win in today’s highly competitive mark...

LEARN WHAT MANAGERS & PRACTITIONERS REALLY NEEDTO KNOW ABOUT PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS & DATA MININGGet up to speed in data mining faster and more effectively than with any other training program available. Leverage highly valuable and impactful prospective insight from within your existing data through an intensive course series with over 20 years of innovation.If you want to learn what really works in predictive modeling and why you shoul...

Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You'll find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement process for construction services, but also how to make strategic decisions concerning bid protests and c...

Uncertain how the Brown Act and California Public Records Act laws apply to you? Find out what California law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent development...

Jennifer Schaus & Associates launches the GovCon 411 Series - Actionable INFO for Government Contractors. Please join us at The Clark Construction Building in Bethesda, MD for a series on government contracting topics with panel speakers, actual business cases, success stories and resources. Sessions include a presentation, panel speakers inclusive of success stories, and Q&A from the audience. Topics below: 12/12/2013 - SBA 8a Certifi...

Federal and state environmental agencies have a broad range of enforcement options in their administrative/judicial toolbox. They may use preliminary actions like a notice of violation or an offer of an agreed order to get a desired end result (a cleanup, a penalty, a change in compliance or workplace procedures), or issue a unilateral order or penalty assessment. They may file an administrative or judicial complaint. On occasion criminal acti...

Government contractors operate in one of the most highly regulated business environments in the world. Success is measured not only by contracts won and revenue recognized, but by problems avoided, and when necessary problems resolved. This program, presented by two highly experienced government contract attorneys, examines the key elements of successful compliance programs, and some of the current “hot button” compliance problems...

The Cyber Threat Landscape: Mitigating Threats Inside and Outside of your Agency Did you know? The estimated annual cost of global cyber crime is $100 billion. There are over 1.5 million victims per day. 59% of ex-employees admitted to stealing proprietary data when leaving their previous job. US Navy sees 110,000 cyber attacks every hour - more than 30 every single second. Presented by FedInsider, WTOP, and Federal News Radio 1500 AM, this ed...

How often have you heard this saying? “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” When it comes to contracts management, that’s a dangerous attitude. Today’s economic conditions demand that businesses do more with less, reduce their overhead rates and make faster decisions. Is your contracts management up to the task? By streamlining contracts management processes, smart organizations can address each factor head-on...