Identifying Counter-Terrorism Capability Gaps and Assessing the Training, Technology and Actions required to Counter Current and Emerging Threats Authorities in several countries, particularly in Europe and North America, disrupted terror plots and made arrests in 2013 / 2014. The majority of these cases involved individuals influenced by the ideology of al Qaida and the rise of ISIS (Islamic State) in Syria and Iraq. With the rise of IS (The...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held May 4-6, 2015 in Richmond, Virginia. 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 incide...

The leading international The Non-Conventional Threat CBRNe event series is finally making its debut in the United States of America. NCT CBRNe USA 2015 will take place 29 April – 1 May 2015 in Washington DC, providing a forum for armed forces, government agencies, civil first responders and the industry to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe. NCT is the #1 CBRNe event series in the world, globally established and known as prime regional...

Overview: Industry and Government Leaders Present Practical Solutions to Government Continuity of Operations Requirements. Hear from industry experts and government managers leading Business Continuity Planning and Continuity of Operations Development. This Instructor Team presents practical, real-life solutions required to establish or improve a Continuity Program within your Federal, State, Local, Tribal, or Private Sector organization. The...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held March 19-20, 2015 in Hagerstown, Maryland. 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 contr...

This workshop focuses on writing criteria for antiterrorism, continuity-of-operations (COOP) and resiliency, information security, physical security, operational security plans and operating procedures to meet Federal, State and local government requirements. What should be included in each type of plan is discussed in detail. Students will learn how to translate company policy into the five functional areas of every good plan. They will also...

What are the Macro and Micro drivers that will help or hinder first responders and their agencies in driving, operating and procuring emergency and specialized vehicles and fulfilling their duties? From big data to video surveillance, smart infrastructure to purchasing cooperatives, secure VPN to integrated controls, the technology, user requirements and public landscape for emergency vehicles is shifting rapidly. Do you know what to expect in...

MKDS Training is pleased to announce that it has launched its first series of 5 days training Seminars, Exercises, exhibition, live demonstrations and conference in West Africa in partnership with the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC). The event will be held at the GAFCSC in ACCRA, Ghana on December 8 - 12, 2014. Mission MKDS Training have been tasked by the Ghana Armed Forces Command & Staff College (GAFCSC), to provid...

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 OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Hagerstown Police Dept., will be held November 17-21, 2014 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 emp...