Advanced
Tactical Carbine
The course covers fundamentals for the safe use of
the tactical carbine/urban rifle in a SWAT or patrol application.
Subjects covered include safety, deployment, loading, malfunction
clearance, stress operation, specialized drills and representations
of short and mid-range confrontations. It is designed to prepare
the student both mentally and physically for lethal confrontations.
Equipment list
Center fire rifle, magazine fed with at least six magazines
and a sling
Pistol with duty belt, holster and magazines
Ammunition — good quality, factory loaded
1500 rounds rifle
200 rounds pistol
Knee and elbow protection
Eye and ear protection
Gas mask/gloves
Flashlight with extra batteries
Extra batteries for optics (if so equipped)
Day pack with hydration system, snack foods such as power
bars or trail mix.
Sun block and insect repellant
Field notebook and pencil
Biography
Constable Bret Pagnucco is an 18-year veteran
of the Edmonton Police Service. A former full-time tactical
team leader, he was also previously assigned to the training
division as a firearms and patrol tactics instructor. His
responsibilities have included the coordination of tactical
section training and recently required the development and
implementation of the Patrol Carbine and Immediate Deployment
Programs for his agency’s 1,200 officers. The recipient
of numerous awards, Constable Pagnucco received his agency’s
highest award for bravery in 1993 and was presented with an
NTOA Award of Merit in 2001.
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Advanced
Tactical Precision Long Rifle
The course is designed for police and/or SWAT long rifle personnel
who possess a working knowledge of their equipment (rifle/optics)
and the ability to apply basic fundamentals with assigned
department equipment. Prior successful completion of a basic
precision marksman course is recommended. From cold bore considerations
of a basic long rifle deployment and coordinated fire, this
course employs a realistic training regimen that trains and
test participants to their potential. The course will begin
with a practical application of the basic marksmanship skills.
Students must successfully complete a 20-round qualification
course.
Equipment list
Department training uniform (BDU, etc.)
Inclement weather gear
Elbow/knee pads
Hearing & eye protection
Canteen/CamelBak
Duty scoped rifle with shooting sling
300 rounds duty ammunition
Optics
Cleaning gear
Note-taking devices
Flashlight
Chemical agent mask
Compass
Optional
Night vision scope for duty rifle
Shooting mat
Range finder
Calculator
Spotting scope
GPS
Ghillie suit
Hide making material
Weight-bearing harness
Drag bag
Biography
Sgt. Sam Todd is a 16-year veteran of the Kent (OH) Police
Department. He has been a member of Metro SWAT since 1993
assigned to primary entry teams, sniper teams, and firearms
and tactical instruction staff. Sgt. Todd is the current sniper
team leader and senior team leader on Metro SWAT. He is the
departmental rangemaster and a certified instructor in firearms,
chemical and less lethal munitions, rapid deployment and a
basic academy instructor. He is the current president of the
Ohio Tactical Officers Association and is a member of NTOA,
TTPOA, Florida SWAT Association, CATO and the International
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors Association. Sgt Todd
was awarded the NTOA Valor Award in 1996 for actions during
a 1995 high-risk warrant service in Ohio. He also instructs
for CQB Inc. and Pepperball Technologies, Inc.
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Counter
Terrorist Threat Detection and Surveillance Strategies
This course is a must for all law enforcement officers regardless of rank or assignment. It is an intense four day course with the majority of time spent in the downtown area of Albuquerque, New Mexico conducting covert surveillance and intelligence gathering from both a terrorist/criminal mindset and as a law enforcement officer. There will be role players (non law enforcement) trying to identify you and take pictures as you do your tasking. There is no other course like this in the U.S and will give you all the essentials to identify surveillance activity and most of all, create a surveillance mindset for officer survival, so you can protect yourself and family from hostile threats. More importantly you will have the needed fundamentals to articulate suspicious behavior and characteristics pertaining to hostile surveillance for reporting purposes.
Equipment list
Casual clothing. Try to bring items of clothing that do not stand out. Solid colors and neutral in design. No police logos or other items that would identify you as law enforcement officers. This is for the practicals. The first day will be lecture and wear what you are comfortable in. Please check the weather before leaving. If you have any questions, please contact NTOA.
Small pair of binoculars could come in handy, small notebook and cell phone if possible.
Biography
William Ikner is a retired 28-year veteran of the Las Vegas
Metropolitan PD, serving eight years as a SWAT officer. He
trains law enforcement agencies, SWAT teams and U.S.M.C. military
police units at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. Mr. Ikner has
worked as a consultant/trainer for the U.S. State Department
Diplomatic Security Service, providing covert surveillance
detection training and chemical/biological awareness training
to United States embassies throughout the world. He holds
a current U.S. government security clearance. Recently he
worked as a tactical consultant and firearms instructor, for
the Transportation Security Administration, during Operation
Enduring Freedom. He was responsible for the operational planning
and coordination of newly hired Federal Air Marshals, during
their basic training. He is a member of the American Society
of Law Enforcement Trainers and a Counter Terrorism Instructor
for the National Tactical Officers Association.
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High
Risk Warrant
This course is designed for police SWAT personnel to familiarize
the student with the elements of a high-risk warrant service.
Concepts involving warrant planning; intelligence gathering;
target site scouting; use of diversion; breaching; methods
of executing the warrant, including dynamic entry, breach
and hold and contain and call out will be covered.
Equipment list
SWAT uniform
Boots
Rain gear
Body armor
Chemical agent mask
Load bearing vest (optional)
Ballistic helmet (optional)
Goggles
Primary entry weapon (SMG, shotgun)
Secondary weapon (Pistol)
Light mount for weapons (highly recommended)
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry
weapon)
Team Equipment (if available)
Ballistic shield
Mirrors for searching
Ram
Halligan tool
Biography
Deputy Rick Rector is an 18-year member of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department. He has served more than eight
years with the department's Special Enforcement Bureau and
is currently assigned as a special weapons team scout. Deputy
Rector routinely instructs department members and police personnel
from around the nation in weaponry and tactics, and is a lead
instructor for the NTOA’s High Risk Warrant courses.
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Hostage
Rescue Tactics
The Hostage Rescue Tactics track will expose tactical personnel
to intermediate and advanced skills needed to resolve a hostage
situation. Topics include hostage rescue concepts; emergency
intervention tactics; command and control; crisis negotiations
concepts and hostage rescue force options including an overview
of marksman/long rifle operations, stronghold, covered pile
and mobile rescues. Practical movement using a combination
of stealth and dynamic techniques will be emphasized.
Equipment list
Individual SWAT uniform and equipment used on call outs
Primary entry weapon (SMG or rifle)
Secondary weapon (pistol)
500 rounds - Primary entry weapon (when live-fire facilities
is available)
100 rounds – Secondary weapon (when live-fire facilities
is available)
Body armor
Load bearing vest (optional)
Ballistic helmet
Goggles or eye protection
Light mount for weapons (highly recommended)
Rain gear
Day pack with hydration system, snack foods such as power
bars or trail mix
Sun block and insect repellant
Protective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)
Field notebook and pencil
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry
weapon)
Biography
Officer Mike Odle has been a police officer for the city of
Los Angeles since May 1979. He is currently assigned to the
Metropolitan Division SWAT. Officer Odle has been a member
of the SWAT team since April of 1985 and is assigned as an
element leader. His consultant experience includes: instructor
for the NTOA, IACP, U.S. Department of Energy, IALEFI, TTPOA,
U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security -
Antiterrorist Assistance Program, adjunct instructor for the
Firearms Training Unit of the LAPD, trainer and senior firearms
instructor for LAPD SWAT.
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Less-Lethal
and FSDD
Instructor Certification
This train-the-trainer course familiarizes students with less-lethal
weapons, impact munitions and deployment tactics. Topics to
be covered include less-lethal force philosophy, case law,
policy issues, technology overview, deployment tactics, product
demonstrations and less-lethal practical scenarios. Flash/Sound
Diversionary Device (FSDD) topics include history, definitions
and nomenclature, legal issues, policy, preparation and deployment,
and practical application.
Equipment list
Eye protection
Ear protection
Nomex gloves
Clothing such as BDU’s that are suitable for physical
activity. Students will be outside at times and will take
part in range activities.
Biography
Sgt. Don Whitson has been a certified police officer since
1984 and was hired by Fort Collins (CO) Police Services in
1988. He was a narcotics K-9 handler for nine years and served
with the Selective Enforcement Unit for seven years. His duties
included gang intervention, narcotics investigation, career
criminal apprehension and undercover operations. Sgt. Whitson
is currently assigned to the Special Operations unit as a
full-time SWAT team leader and is an explosive breaching specialist.
He is an adjunct instructor for the NTOA and instructs courses
in Response to Active Shooter, Hostage Rescue, Explosive Breaching,
Warrant Service and SWAT Tactics. Sgt. Whitson is the lead
instructor and author of the Response to Civil Disorder course
for NTOA. He also instructs and co-authored the train-the-trainer
course for less-lethal including diversion devices, specialty
impact weapons and chemical agents. Sgt. Whitson is certified
as a less-lethal instructor by the FBI and Armor Holdings.
He is also a certified instructor for Pepperball Technologies,
FN 303, TASER and Simunition. Sgt. Whitson was selected to
the training cadre for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Office for Domestic Preparedness for Managing Civil Action
in Threat Incidents. He is delegate at the International Law
Enforcement Forum (ILEF) for Minimal Force Options.
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Defensive Tactics
for Combative Subjects
This hands-on course covers defensive tactics for SWAT and
patrol personnel. Derived from a multiplicity of martial arts
styles, this course features unarmed defensive tactics and
focuses on the three areas of physical tactics that apply
to dealing with aggressive/combative subjects: pugilistic
techniques, takedowns and ground fighting. Also includes weapon
retention techniques for operators deploying shoulder weapons
during HRW, HRT and barricaded subject situations.
Equipment list
This course is primarily conducted in a matted training area
designed for grappling and defensive tactics training. Each
student must be either a full-time law enforcement officer
or a member of the armed forces. Also, students will be required
to actively participate in all of the defensive tactics training
in order to receive a certificate of participation from the
NTOA. Students must be in good physical condition since this
is a physically demanding course.
Students will be required to wear comfortable workout clothing,
such as sweat pants and T-shirt. Students are encouraged to
wear wrestling shoes on the matted training area. No other
shoes will be allowed on the training mat. Students are encouraged
to bring a towel and an extra set of workout clothing each
day.
Biography
George Ryan has been a police officer for the Los Angeles
PD since 1991. In that time he has worked a variety of specialized
units including the Special Problems Unit, CRASH (gang suppression),
and Metropolitan Division. Since January of 1998, Officer
Ryan has been assigned to LAPD's prestigious SWAT team where
he is responsible for serving high risk arrest and search
warrants, providing security and protection for VIPs visiting
Los Angeles, responding to terrorist activity, hostage crises,
and armed and dangerous barricaded suspect situations, and
training department personnel.
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Resolution
of Barricaded Suspect
This course will expose students to procedures and tactics
to resolve an armed and barricaded suspect(s) situation. Topics
include basic guidelines for resolution, the force continuum
and its applications, the proper deployment of containment
and entry personnel, criteria for deployment, team movement
(covert), officer rescue, legal ramifications and use of diversionary,
chemical and less-lethal devices.
Equipment list
SWAT uniform
Leather gloves
Boots
Rain gear
Body armor
Chemical agent mask
Load bearing vest (optional)
Ballistic helmet (optional)
Goggles
Primary entry weapon (MP5, shotgun, entry carbine)
Light mount for weapons (highly recommended)
Training weapons
Protective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry
weapon)
Biography
Sgt. Dan Murphy is with Fort Collins Police Services in Colorado.
He has been a police officer since 1984 and a supervisor since
1996. Sgt. Murphy has been assigned to supervisory positions
in patrol operations, a county drug task force, criminal impact
fugitive unit and currently is the sergeant in charge of the
SWAT unit. Sgt. Murphy is an experienced instructor and has
taught for the NTOA since 1999 in the areas of basic and advanced
SWAT, mobile field force tactics, high-risk patrol tactics,
warrant service, hostage rescue, less-lethal munitions and
active shooter tactics. He has participated in and/or supervised
more than 450 high-risk tactical operations and continues
in that role today. He is a court-certified expert in the
use and deployment of diversionary devices and has a bachelor’s
degree in administration of justice from Penn State University.
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Rural
Operations Course
The course will expose students to operational tactics and
concepts, not limited to standard U.S. military doctrine.
The scenario-based instruction provides opportunities for
both individual leadership and tactical problem-solving in
a rural operational environment. Participants will also learn
planning methods adaptable to team strengths and operational
requirements, a foundation for establishing and testing team
SOPs.
Tactical Explosive
Entry
This course introduces tactical operators to the concept and
practical application of tactical explosive breaching. Topics
covered include the theory of explosives and explosions, safety
and recognition of explosives, firing devices and accessories,
construction of non-electric firing systems, theory of explosive
breaching, construction/placement and firing of wood and metal
door breaching charges, calculating net explosive weight and
safe stand-off distance, target analysis and barricaded doors.
Equipment list
Range training uniform (long sleeve)
Range boots
Nomex gloves
Ballistic vest
Handgun
Holster and belt
Knife (pocket or tactical)
Eye protection (goggles)
Ear protection
Helmet
Biography
Sgt. Donnie Johnson is a 24-year veteran of the Los Angeles
County Sheriff’s Department. He has been assigned to
his department’s Special Enforcement Bureau for six
years. His team has the collateral duty of coordinating all
aspects of tactical breaching for SEB including manual tools,
mechanical tools, thermal breaching tools, explosives and
all related training.
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Tactical Precision
Long Rifle
This course exposes tactical personnel to effective long rifle
deployment techniques and procedures. Topics include weapons
selection and maintenance, use-of-force issues, rapid deployment,
coordinated fire, hide and operational position selection.
Practical range training will include cold bore rifle data,
rapid bolt manipulation, extreme angle shooting, scope validation
data, moving targets, range estimation and rifle data, target
identification, dim light and no light scenarios, as well
as assorted qualification and stress courses of fire.
Equipment list
Department training uniform (BDU, etc…)
Inclement weather gear
Elbow/knee pads
Hearing and eye protection
Canteen/CamelBak
Duty-scoped rifle with shooting sling
300 rounds duty ammunition
Optics
Cleaning gear
Note-taking devices
Flashlight
Duty protective mask
Compass
Optional equipment
Night vision scope for duty rifle
Shooting mat
Range finder
Calculator
Spotting scope
GPS
Ghillie suit
Hide-making material
Weight-bearing harness
Drag bag
Biography
Mr. Greg Hall is a retired 28-year veteran of the Pennsylvania
State Police Department. He was a member of the Pennsylvania
State Police Special Emergency Response Team for 17 years,
serving for six years as the tactical supervisor, assistant
team coordinator and countersniper team leader. He has participated
in more than 400 high-risk and tactical operations. Hall is
a recipient of the Pennsylvania State Police Medal of Honor.
Currently he is the Tactical Long Rifle Section Chair for
the NTOA.
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Tactical
SCBA
This course is designed to provide a familiarization and certification
in using self-contained breathing apparatus during tactical
operations in a hazardous environment. Topics include the
SCBA equipment nomenclature; tactical considerations when
using SCBA; system failure drills; low light scenarios; clan
lab recognition and procedures; lab entry scenarios; WMD overview
with WMD scenarios; equipment selection; implementing an SCBA
program and reaching voluntary OSHA compliance.
Equipment list
Issued tactical duty uniform (BDUs, Royal Robbins, etc) with
boots
T-shirt and shorts are encouraged, in lieu of uniform, under
Tyvek suit during training scenarios, if ambient temperature
is high
Issued tactical gun belt and ballistic armor
Issued handgun and long gun/sub-gun
200 rounds of ammunition for each weapon you wish to fire.
Hearing protection (foam inserts).
Hydration system or bottled water
Towel
If two or more officers are attending from the same agency
and you have a non-repeater communications system that will
work, please bring them.
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry
weapon)
Biography
Lieutenant Pete Kelting has been with the Seminole County (FL) Sheriff’s Office since 1987 and is currently the Lieutenant over the Traffic Enforcement Unit. He has approximately eight years combined experience with the sheriff’s office multi-agency drug task force and the Orlando DEA Task Force in conducting drug investigations, planning and executing of search warrants.
Lt. Kelting has been a member of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office multi-agency SWAT team for the past eleven years and is currently an assistant team leader. He is the assistant SCBA instructor and a certified maintenance technician for the ISI Viking SCBA unit. He is also a certified H&K MP-5 Instructor.
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Tactical
Submachine Gun
This course is designed to provide basic familiarization and
practical function of tactical submachine gun systems. Students
will learn the basics of submachine gun operation and progress
to advanced shooting skills. Course objectives include fundamentals
of shooting; safety and handling; breakdown and assembly;
loads, reloads and stoppage drills; controlled automatic fire;
shooting on the move; multiple targets; close quarter methods;
and shooting with chemical masks.
Equipment List
Tactical submachine gun
Magazines
Sling
Pistol with at least two magazines
Body armor
Eye protection
Wrap around eye protection
Ball cap
2000 rounds of submachine gun ammunition
50 rounds of pistol ammunition
Protective mask
Biography
Sergeant Michael Mello has been a police officer since 1982
and is currently a field supervisor for the Huntington Beach
Police Department (CA). During his 25-plus-year career he
has worked a variety of assignments including Field Training
Officer and Supervisor, Beach Detail, Aero Bureau, Special
Enforcement Bureau, Gang Investigations, Use of Force Supervisor,
and Training Unit Supervisor. His teaching experience included
serving as an adjunct instructor for Armament Systems and
Procedures, Heckler and Koch International Training Division,
Armor Holdings, R.M. McCarthy and Associates, Global Studies
Group Inc, the International School of Tactical Medicine,
the TTPOA and the NTOA. He has national and international
teaching and operational experience in Hong Kong, Belgium,
Brazil, Afghanistan and Jordon.
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TEMS
The Tactical Rescue Technician (TRT) course teaches the skills
to deliver lifesaving casualty rescue, extraction and medical
care in an austere environment. This is accomplished through
the implementation of innovative high threat immediate extraction
techniques, tactics and a solid foundation in operational
and emergent treatment modalities. Stimulus-response, stress
inoculation, situational immersive, and reality based training
(RBT) scenarios are combined to create a synergy unprecedented
in the tactical medic training community.
Equipment List
Department Training Uniform w/boots
Ballistic armor
Tactical helmet
Elbow and Knee Pads
Hearing and Eye Protection
Chemical Agent Mask
Flashlight w/spare batteries
Sun block w/insect repellant
Day Pack with hydration system and snack foods
Primary Medical Load out (Operator preference)
Foul/Cold Weather gear
Protective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)
Field Notebook
Duty Holster (no ammo/munitions or knives)
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (optional)
Biography
Lt. Gibbons is a National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) lead TEMS instructor. He has assisted 6 state, 3 federal and 14 jurisdiction with establishing successful TEMS programs. Lt. Gibbons has lectured at 7 international conferences and instructed over 1400 students in the development, application and sustainment of tactical medicine programs. He has co-authored one book, five book chapters, 3 journal articles and consulted on numerous instruction manuals for TEMS and emergency response to crisis.
Lt. Gibbons received his National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians paramedic license from the College of Health Sciences in Roanoke (Virginia). While in Virginia, he worked as a paramedic with the Roanoke Life Saving Crew and Roanoke City EMS System.
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24 HOUR TRACKS
Integrating
EOD Assets into SWAT Operations
This course is intended for bomb squad/EOD personnel who provide
direct support during the resolution of high-risk tactical
operations and who have little or no background in SWAT. Classroom
instruction and practical application of learned skills will
be conducted.
Equipment list
Tactical uniform, boots
Body armor, helmet, equipment vest
Eye/ear protection
Biography
Officer Tom Lynch is an 18-year veteran of the Philadelphia
(PA) Police Department and is currently assigned to the PPD
Bomb Disposal Unit. He teaches explosive recognition and booby
trap awareness and is cross-trained in SWAT operations. Officer
Lynch is a member of the International Association of Bomb
Technicians and Investigators and a member of the Society
of Explosive Engineers. Tom was honored to work on the evidence
recovery team assigned to the Oklahoma City bombing. A graduate
of Red Stone Arsenal and NATO IEDD courses, Officer Lynch
is a frequent instructor for the NTOA.
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Hostage Rescue
Tactics
Designed for SWAT team members, this course covers hostage
rescue concepts, rapid deployment and emergency entry tactics,
tactical operations center concepts, crisis negotiations concepts
and hostage rescue force options including: marksman-long
rifle operations, stronghold assaults and vehicle assaults.
This course will conclude with scenario-based training utilizing
marking round technology.
Equipment list
SWAT uniform
Nomex gloves
Issued tactical body armor
Boots
Rain gear
Protective mask
Ballistic helmet
Goggles/eye protection
Primary entry weapon
Secondary entry weapon
Light mount for weapons, highly recommended
Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry
weapon)
Protective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)
Biography
Lt. Robert Chabali is a 28-year veteran of the Dayton (OH)
Police Department where he has served as an operator, team
leader and commander of the tactical unit for more than nineteen
years. His duties include the supervision and management of
major tactical incidents and serves as the incident commander.
Currently, Lt. Chabali commands one of Dayton’s five
districts, which provides uniform patrol, crime prevention
and community oriented policing services to its citizens.
He instructs internationally for the NTOA in various disciplines,
including decision-making in critical incidents, high risk
patrol operations, patrol response to violent-critical incidents,
and high-risk tactical operations. Lt. Chabali serves as the
Midwest Regional Director for the NTOA.
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Response
to Active Shooter – Instructor Certification
Innovative tactics and tried-and-true techniques are the hallmark
of this train-the-trainer course which is designed for individuals
who teach police and SWAT personnel in immediate deployment/rapid
intervention techniques. Topics to be covered include an historical
overview of active shooter situations including school shootings,
immediate deployment/rapid intervention tactics, barricade-hostage
rescue concepts and instructional techniques. Training weapons
will be used in field training exercises.
Equipment list
Students should be assigned as department instructors and
have either completed a basic instructor development course
or have equivalent experience as an instructor.
Students will bring their duty patrol gear (for movement purposes-NO
LIVE FIRE). Officers who are assigned to SWAT should bring
patrol duty gear uniform and SWAT gear.
Protective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)
Training Weapon and 9 mm Marking Rounds.
Biography
Don Alwes is a trainer and consultant with 23 years of law
enforcement experience. He is a lead instructor for the National
Tactical Officers Association in the areas of school and workplace
violence and active shooter response. For 15 years, Don has
served as an Adjunct Instructor for Kentucky’s Department
of Criminal Justice Training. He has instructed law enforcement
personnel in a variety of areas, including active shooter
response/rapid deployment, terrorism, homeland security, school
and workplace violence, firearms, tactics, vulnerability assessment,
and executive development. In the role of team leader for
the Kentucky Community Preparedness Program, Don supervised
and performed anti-terrorism assessments for communities across
Kentucky. He has served as a subject matter expert for projects
sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and other agencies.
Project topics have included school safety, active shooter
response, school vulnerability assessment and critical incident
planning, anti-terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, firearms,
tactics, and law enforcement technologies. Don currently serves
as a part-time officer for Wilmore Police Department in Wilmore,
Kentucky.
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Shoothouse Instructor Certification
This course will provide the student with all the concerns
and areas of importance for live fire shoothouse operations.
Topics to be covered include safety inspections, personnel
positioning, target placement and entry methods. The student
will be exposed to all the elements required for the safe
operation of live fire training scenarios
Equipment list
Eye protection
Hearing protection
Soft body armor
Handgun with operational holster
300 rounds of frangible handgun ammunition
Whistle, air horn or any other audible handheld device
Optional:
Entry vest
Helmet
Shoulder weapon
300 rounds of frangible shoulder weapon ammunition
Biography
Isaac R. Lopez has more than 13 years and 3000 hours of tactical
experience with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in
Orlando, Fla. Currently assigned to the firearms range with
the training division, he is a member of ASLET and a NRA tactical
instructor. As an assistant team leader with SWAT, his experience
included the service of high-risk search warrants, the safe
custody of barricaded subjects, and the resolution of hostage
situations. Lopez has also worked various dignitary protection
and security details. Certified by the Florida Department
of Law Enforcement to instruct general topics along with defensive
tactics and firearms, he holds certifications in less-lethal
projectiles, police rifle, submachine gun and shoothouse training.
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Seminars
Contemporary
Issues in SWAT
This discussion style workshop will address some of the emerging
issues, trends and problems in tactical operations. The NTOA
will convene a panel of experts to do short presentations
and answer questions. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.
This workshop provides the opportunity to ask questions, educate
your peers, and even get up on your soapbox. Join us and help
make this a lively discussion.
Crisis Negotiations
Strategies
A team approach review of current incident debriefs using
both negotiations and tactical teams to resolve critical incidents
— what negotiators would like their commanders and tactical
teams to know.
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Current Trends
in Terrorism
This intensive seminar, based on the most current information
available, will focus on terrorist groups and their methods
of planning and attack, including communications, group modus
operandi and leadership roles, funding, recent terrorist attacks
abroad, pre-incident indicators and open source information
on potential future attacks.
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Explosive Breaching
in Law Enforcement
Explosive breaching continues to gain acceptance among mainstream
law enforcement, as a viable tactic for special operations
teams. Though acceptance has come slowly, the number of operators
and administrators who are becoming familiar with the capabilities
and advantages of using explosives in real world situations
continues to increase. This two-hour presentation is designed
to educate law enforcement administrators and tactical operators
in the truly lifesaving benefits of explosive breaching. This
presentation is designed to dispel myths, answer questions,
and show how controlled, precise charges can save lives on
both sides of the door.
Enter the Kettlebell:
The Russian Approach to Tactical Fitness
The man who introduced the kettlebell to the U.S. presents
the basics of kettlebell training in a hands-on session. A
kettlebell is a cast-iron weight that looks like a cannonball
with a handle, and it addresses all of the tactical fitness
attributes. The Soviet armed forces strength training manual
pronounced kettlebell training to be “one of the most
effective means of strength development” representing
“a new era in the development of human strength potential.”
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Litigation
Avoidance and
Techniques for Testifying
This course will cover current legal trends impacting tactical
teams. Topics include report writing and giving depositions
and testimony in court if on the receiving end of a civil
lawsuit.
Merging Disciplines
to Address
the Emerging Threats
This presentation provides students with a reasonable assessment
of potential terrorist threats within the borders of the United
States. The presentation will focus on the worldwide IED threat,
the need to organize and coordinate high-risk mission supporting
response elements and technology that can increase capabilities
and enhance performance levels.
National
Regionalization of Medium and Small Size SWAT Teams
This course will focus on the issues of managing the tactical
team in a small- to medium-size law enforcement agency. Sessions
will include available resources, case studies of agencies,
low-cost technologies, small incident management and command
post operations.
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Policy and Legal
Issues
This presentation will focus on contemporary SWAT policies
and current case law that have a direct impact on SWAT teams
across the nation.
SWAT
Supervisors’ Tactics and Leadership #1: Critical Incident
Management, Incident action planning, and incident management
team model
This course will cover incident management principles, leadership
and unified command, incident action planning, the planning
(P) NIMS, the incident management team model and planning
for operation “Swift Intruder.”
SWAT
Supervisor’s Tactics and Leadership #2: Resolution of
Barricade Suspect Operations
This course will cover basic guidelines for resolution of
barricaded incidents, the force continuum and its applications,
the proper deployment of containment and entry personnel,
criteria for deployment, legal ramifications and use of diversionary,
chemical and less-lethal devices.
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SWAT
Supervisor’s Tactics and Leadership #3: SWAT Selection
and Training
This course covers the SWAT selection process including physical
fitness qualification tests, oral board questions and associated
legal issues. A variety of training topics will be discussed
including basic and advanced concepts, establishing an annual
training calendar, developing safe realistic training scenarios
and training documentation.
SWAT
Supervisor’s Tactics and Leadership #4: The Dynamics
of a Violent Confrontation and the Tactics to Win
This course provides SWAT officers, supervisors and commanders
with a process to react to violent threats that is easy to
understand and implement and consistent with current case
law and contemporary policy. Also included are strategies
proven to be effective in reacting to criticism and litigation
that predictably arises from violent critical incidents. Case
studies will be used as learning tools throughout the presentation.
SWAT
Supervisor’s Tactics and Leadership #5: Leadership and
Lessons Learned in High Risk Warrant Service
This 4-hour course focuses on lessons learned during the evolution
of warrant service tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs)
over the last 20 years. It includes a review of risk management
principles, tactical decision-making and developing appropriate
courses of action for warrant services, based on the actual
mission. Numerous tactical case studies are presented, as
are mission parameter guidelines and recent case law affecting
warrant service operations. Not just for SWAT commanders and
team leaders, this course offers timely information to anyone
who supervises the service of search warrants in the performance
of law enforcement duties.
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SWAT
Supervisor’s Tactics and Leadership #6: Hostage Rescue
TTP’s
This presentation will explore crucial aspects of hostage
rescue operations. Topics include hostage rescue concepts,
rapid deployment and emergency entry tactics, tactical operations
center concepts, crisis negotiations concepts and hostage
rescue force options including tactical precision long rifle
operations, stronghold and vehicle options.
SWAT
Supervisors Tactics and
Leadership #7: FTX
Students attending two or more SSTL seminars should plan to
participate in Friday’s field training exercise (FTX).
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Tactical
Mobility
Joint Exercises for Pain-Free Movement
This course improves range of motion and joint health, reduces
injuries and eliminates the need to warm up.
Tactical Technology
Beginning with an overview of some of the latest innovations
for tactical applications, this seminar will highlight and
demonstrate some of the recent developments in technology
for SWAT.
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Terrorism
Tactics and Countermeasures: Homicide Bombers
This course is designed for command staff and police administrators
assigned the responsibility of developing department policies,
procedures and the training programs that support them. It
provides an in-depth examination of terrorist tactics and
the countermeasures used by both patrol and SWAT personnel
to maintain homeland security. Topics include an overview
of terrorist homicide bombings (international and domestic),
explosive devices and blast dynamics, tactical intervention
and interdiction team concepts, threat assessment and operational
planning, tactical long rifle/observer concepts, a legal review,
use-of-force policies and training issues.
Equipment list
Students should bring any documents, publications or training
bulletins that address the issues to be discussed in this
course. (Use-of-Force Policy and Procedures)
The Unintended Consequences of Well-Intentioned
Training
This course provides basic insight into the danger areas of
both conventional and reality-based training and poses some
solutions to these problems. This class builds on the concepts
taught in the book “Training at the Speed of Life”
by Ken Murray.
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