The OpTac International Police Sniper Program, hosted by the Greeley Police Dept., will be held September 19-23, 2016, in Greeley, Colorado. 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...

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...

The OpTac International SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program will be held July 21-22, 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 hi...

The OpTac International Tactical Team Policy and Organization Program will be held July 18-20, 2016 in Hagerstown, Maryland.This program provides commanders, administrators, team leaders, and tactical team personnel with contemporary guidelines for the development of tactical team policy and procedures along with strategies for optimal team organization. Critical elements of SWAT policy and procedures to be presented emphasize: organization, s...

The OpTac International Tactical Command Program will be held July 18-20, 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, critical i...

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 Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Cuyahoga Falls Police Dept., will be held June 20-22, 2016, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 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,...

COURSE DESCRIPTION (2 days): The OpTac International High-Risk Warrant Service Program will be held May 19-20, 2016 in West Bloomfield, Michigan. MCOLES Certified-Use of 302 Funds Approved for Michigan Law Enforcement Agencies This program prepares SWAT, narcotics, and undercover officers both physically and mentally for situations they would likely encounter during the service of high-risk search and arrest warrants. An emphasis is placed on...

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...