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32-Hour Practical Tracks 8-Hour Seminars

• Advanced Tactical Carbine• Advanced Tactics and Operations• High-Risk Warrant Service• Hostage Rescue Tactics• Less-Lethal. FSDD & Chem Agent - Tnst. Cert.• Linear Hostage Rescue• Manual Breaching• Operational Fitness Assessment - Train-the-trainer• Operators Defensive Tactics for Combative Subjects• Police Response to Active Shooter - Instructor

Certification (Enhanced']• Resolution of Barricaded Suspect• Specialized Tactics for Operational Rescue and

Medicine fSTORM)• Tactical Precision Long Rifle

32-Hour Seminars

• SWAT Team Leader Development

24-Hour Practical Tracks

• Shoothouse - Instructor Certification• Tactical Pistol• Use of Tactical Shields

16-Hour Seminars

• Covert Lock Defeating

4-Hour Seminars

• 21st Century Leadership• Combining CNT and Tactical Functions• K9 SWAT Deployment and Tactical Debriefs• Leading Specialized Units• Lessons Learned in Barricaded Suspect Operations• Lessons Learned in High Risk Warrant Service• Lessons Learned in Hostage Rescue Operations• Litigation Avoidance and Techniques for Testifying• Mexican Cartels in America: The Frontline Battle• Patrol Functions at Critical Incidents• Performance Under Extreme Stress• SWAT Selection and Training• Tactical Intelligence: The Use of Intelligence to

Improve Operational Training and Response

2-Hour Seminars

• An Evening with Ron McCarthy• An Introduction to Explosive Theory and Tactical

Applications• Policy and Legal Issues• SWAT-Created Jeopardy: How to Avoid It• Tactical Team Fitness Leadership

Training Management and Risk Mitigation

32-hour Practical Tracks

Advanced Tactical Carbine

BretPagnucco, Edmonton Police ServiceAn intense program centered on realistic and challenging training to prepare for engagements from contact to 1 00 yards.Emphasis on stress drills which will test operator marksmanship, tactics and equipment for real world deployment.

EquipmentWeapons - Center fire rifle, magazine fed w/at least six magazines, sling and weapon lightPistol w/duty belt, holster and magazines

Ammunition - good quality, factory loaded1500 Rounds Rifle200 Rounds PistolKnee and elbow protectionEye and ear protectionGas Mask/Gloves/HatFlashlight w/extra batteries

EExtra batteries for optics (if so equipped)Day pack w/Hydration System, snack foods such as Power Bars or Trail Mix.Sun block and insect repellantField notebook and pencil

Instructor BioSgt. Bret Pagnucco is a 25-year veteran of the Edmonton Police Service. A former full time Tactical Team Leader, Sgt.Pagnucco has also been a Lead Firearms and Patrol Tactics Instructor since 1994. His responsibilities in the past haveincluded the coordination of Tactical Section training, the development and implementation of a Patrol Carbine Programand a Patrol Immediate Deployment Program for his agency's 1,500 officers. He currently serves as the NTOA FirearmsSection Chair. A lifetime member of the NTOA and recipient of numerous awards, Sgt. Pagnucco received his agency'shighest award for bravery in 1993 and was presented with an NTOA Award of Merit at the 2001 Conference.

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Advanced Tactics and Operations

Bill Yelton, Tulsa PDAn advanced course focused on deployment and tactical considerations for three movement disciplines includingbarricade, hostage rescue and high-risk warrant service. This is a fast-paced course with no classroom instruction - therewill be scenario-based training every day. Prerequisites: It is preferred that students have attended HRT, HRW andBarricaded classes.

EquipmentSWAT uniformLeather glovesBootsRain gearBody armorChemical agent maskLoad bearing vestBallistic helmetGogglesPrimary entry weapon (MP5, shotgun, entry carbine)Light mount for weapons (highly recommended)Training weaponsProtective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry weapon)

Instructor BioBill Yelton retired as an officer after 28 years of service with the Tulsa, Oklahoma Police Department. He served over 21years with the special operations team as entry scout and assistant team leader. He has been an instructor with the NTOAfor 18 years and routinely instructs police and military personnel around the country in tactics.

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High-Risk Warrant Service

Chris Smelser, Los Angeles County $DThis course is designed to familiarize police/SWAT personnel with the elements of a high-risk warrant service. Conceptsinvolving warrant planning; intelligence gathering; target site scouting; use of diversion; breaching; methods ofexecuting the warrant, including dynamic entry, breach and hold and contain and call out will be covered.

Individual EquipmentSWAT UniformBootsRain GearBody ArmorChemical Agent Mask

'Load Bearing Vest (optional)Ballistic Helmet (optional)GogglesPrimary Entry Weapon (SMG, Shotgun)Secondary Weapon (Pistol)Light Mount for Weapons Highly RecommendedTraining weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry weapon)

Team Equipment (if available)Ballistic ShieldMirrors for SearchingRamHooligan Tool

Instructor BioDeputy Rick Rector is an 24-year member of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department. He has served more thaneight 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 andtactics, and is a lead instructor for the NTOA's High Risk Warrant courses.

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Hostage Rescue Tactics

Dan Murphy, Fort Collins PDThe Hostage Rescue Tactics track will expose tactical personnel to intermediate and advanced skills needed to resolve ahostage situation. Topics include hostage rescue concepts; emergency intervention tactics; command and control: crisisnegotiations concepts and hostage rescue force options including an overview of marksman/long rifle operations,stronghold, crisis entry and mobile rescues. Practical movement using a combination of stealth and dynamic entries.This will be a live fire course.

EquipmentHandgun and RifleTraining weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry weapon)Entry VestHelmetNomex glovesEye and ear protectionF/X protection gear

Instructor BioSgt. Dan Murphy is with Fort Collins Police Services in Colorado. He has been a police officer since 1984 and asupervisor since 1996. He has been assigned to supervisory positions in Patrol Operations, a County Drug Task Force,the Criminal Impact/Fugitive Unit and currently is assigned to SWAT Operations full-time. Sgt. Murphy has been aSWAT Team Leader since 1995 and has been a SWAT officer since 1991. Sgt. Murphy is an experienced instructor inBasic and Advanced SWAT, Mobile Field Force Tactics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Warrant Service and Less LethalMunitions. He has been an NTOA instructor since 1999 and currently teaches Basic/Advanced SWAT, Less-LethalProjectiles/FSDD/Chemical Agent instructor classes, Commander/Team Leader courses and Active Shooter Tactics forNTOA. He is a court-certified expert in the use and deployment of diversionary devices. Sgt. Murphy has participated inand/or supervised numerous high risk tactical operations and continues in that role today. He has been recognized by hisagency for valor and distinguished service during hostage situations and violent arrests numerous times over his career.He has a Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from Penn State.

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Less-Lethal, FSDD and Chemical Agent - Instructor Certification

Don Whitson, Fort Collins PDThis train-the-trainer course familiarizes students with less-lethal weapons, impact munitions, chemical agents anddeployment tactics.

Students who have not received an approved level 1, 2, or 3 chemical agent exposure to CS or OC will be required tohave an exposure for completions of this course. However, a waiver is available to students who have already beenexposed. Students who complete the waiver will be exempt from the level 1,2, and 3 exposure requirements. It isrecognized that many students participating in this course have already been exposed to CS or OC.

EquipmentEye protectionEar protectionNomex GlovesClothing such as BDU's that are suitable for physical activity. Students will be outside at times and will take part inrange activities.A change of clothes to wear after chemical contaminationAgency Approved Chemical Agent Mask (APR)All students will be exposed to pyrotechnic CS for fit and evaluation of their masks.

Instructor BioSgt. 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 9 years and servedwith the Selective Enforcement Unit for 7 years. His duties included gang intervention, narcotics investigation, career criminal apprehension and undercover operations. Sgt. Whitsonserved as the supervisor for the Special Operations Unit and was a team leader for the agency SWAT team until retiring in 2010. Sgt. Whitson consults for the NIJ Less LethalTechnologies Working Group and the International Law Enforcement Forum; Minimal Force Options. He is certified as an expert witness on less lethal force and SWAT operationsin U.S. Federal District Court. Sgt. Whitson is currently the NTOA Less-Lethal Section Chair.

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Linear Hostage Rescue

JoelLovelady, Kansas City (MO) PDThis course will include tubular assaults on planes, buses and passenger train cars.

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Manual Breaching

Jeff Bonds, Pima County SDThis course will cover the principles, techniques and legal considerations associated with forcible entry into a structurewith commonly utilized manual tools. Students will also learn the proper use and deployment of the Wallbangerbreaching device.

Equipment List

Tactical Utility Uniform: Must consist of long sleeves and long pantsDuty bootsTactical Body ArmorLoad bearing gear for rifle magazines, etc.Ballistic helmetDuty belt with holster, magazine pouches and handcuff pouchesNoniex glovesNornex balaclavaGas mask and carrierEye protection, shooting glasses and/or Bolle style gogglesEar protection, ear plugs or low profile ear muffs that work with ballistic helmet and headsetKnifePersonal hydration

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Suggested optional Items:

Tactical operators who have their own breaching specific shotguns and (50) breaching rounds or light bird shot areencouraged to bring them.Knee and elbow padsThigh holster for spare magazines and / or NFDDsManual breaching tools (Ram/sledge, haligan, etc.)

Instructor Bio

Sgt. Jeff Bonds has been employed by the Pima County Sheriffs Department since 2000. He was a member of the Pima CountySheriffs Department SWAT Team and has been a member of the Pima Regional SWAT Team since its inception. He has served asan entry operator, breacher, explosive breacher, and sniper. He is currently the breaching supervisor for the team.

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Operational Fitness Assessment - Train-the-Trainer

Leroy Fuentes, Operational Fitness and Tactics, LLCThis train-the-trainer course is intended for instructors who routinely train tactical teams/officers and wish to enhance theoperational fitness capabilities of the SWAT professional.

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Operators Defensive Tactics for Combative Subjects

Officer George Ryan - LAPDThis hands-on, dynamic course covers highly effective and easily learned defensive tactics techniques for SWAT andpatrol personnel. In addition, this 32-hour track covers the three areas of unarmed physical tactics that apply to dealingwith aggressive/combative subjects: Pugilistic Techniques (Strikes and Blocks), Takedowns and Ground Fighting. Sinceit is a fact that more than half of all suspect/police officer altercations end up on the ground, a special emphasis is placedon ground fighting skills in this course. In addition, this course provides training in the mental skills that are necessaryfor a more complete understanding of the following areas of Defensive Tactics:

• Proper Verbal Communications• Common Suspect Altercation Patterns• Mind-Set• Reasonable Force• Pre-Fight Indicators• Anti-Ambush Techniques• Impact Development (Increase Striking Power)• Tactical Team Physical Tactics Considerations

Additionally, officers will train in room-entry drills that focus on handling unarmed, combative subjects. Finally,students will apply these skills in reality-based, hands-on training scenarios. In sum, this course will enhance an officer'slevel of readiness for an aggressive physical confrontation regardless of that officer's level of experience in DefensiveTactics.Note: This is a physically demanding course. Participants should be in good physical condition. Lastly, there is nosparring in this course.

EquipmentStudents will be required to wear comfortable workout clothing such as sweat pants and t-shirt. Students are encouragedto wear wrestling shoes on the matted training area. No other shoes will be allowed on the training mat. Students areencouraged to bring a towel and an extra set of workout clothing each day.

Instructor BioGeorge Ryan has been a police officer for the Los Angeles Police Department since 1991. Officer Ryan has beenassigned to LAPD's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team since January of 1998. There, he serves on the team'sCNT, Firearms and Defensive Tactics cadres. With over 27 years of experience training and teaching in the martial arts,Officer Ryan was inducted into the martial arts Masters Hall of Fame in August of 2008. He also is a contributor toUltimate MMA Magazine. In addition, Office Ryan founded and is the instructor for the CrossFit Striking TrainerCourse.

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Police Response to Active Shooter - Instructor Certification (Enhanced)

Don Alwes, Wilmore (KY) Police DepartmentThis course covers response tactics for active shooter threats from traditional (Level I) incidents to Mumbai-and Beslan-style terrorist (Level III) attacks. Responses ranging from a single officer to squad-size units will be taught.

EquipmentSimunition F/X weapon (rifle preferred)200 rounds of F/X ammunitionF/X Protective Gear (head, neck, groin)AirSoft weapons (not protective gear) may be usedF/X 5.56 ammo is not permittedDuty gear (SWAT gear not required)

Instructor BioDon Alwes is a trainer and consultant with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He is currently aninstructor for the National Tactical Officers Association in School/Workplace Violence and Active Shooter Response.Don is a firearms instructor for the NRA's Law Enforcement Division and an adjunct instructor for Kentucky'sDepartment of Criminal Justice Training.

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Resolution of Barricaded Suspect

Bob Chabali., Dayton PDThis course exposes students to procedures and tactics to resolve an armed and barricaded suspect situation.

EquipmentSWAT uniformLeather glovesBootsRain gearBody armorChemical agent maskLoad bearing vest (optional)Ballistic helmet (optional)GogglesPrimary entry weapon (MP5, shotgun, entry carbine)Light mount for weapons (highly recommended)Training weaponsProtective gear (head, face, neck, hands and groin)Training weapon capable of shooting 9mm training ammo (handgun/entry weapon)

Instructor BioLt. Robert Chabali is a 29-year veteran of the Dayton (OH) Police Department where he has served as an operator, teamleader and commander of the tactical unit for more than 20 years. His duties include the supervision and management ofmajor tactical incidents and serves as the incident commander. Currently, Lt. Chabali commands one of Dayton's fivedistricts, 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 riskpatrol operations, patrol response to violent-critical incidents, and high-risk tactical operations. Lt. Chabali serves as theMidwest Regional Director for the NTOA.

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Specialized Tactics for Operational Rescue and Medicine (STORM)

Mark Gibbons, MD State PoliceThe STORM™ Medical Provider is a competency-based course for tactical medical providers with credentials of EMT-B or equivalent Military Occupational Specialty through Physician. The curriculum covers critical skills at the mediclevel in the 17 competency domains common to all STORM™courses. It focuses on training students to becomeproficient in the proper treatment modalities for casualties in accordance with national standards. Emphasis is placedupon rapid Sifesaving measures in tactical environments addressing the three leading causes of preventable death: lifethreatening hemorrhage, tension pnuemothorax, and compromised airway.

There are four main areas of focus for the course in austere environments:• Enhance tactics, techniques, and procedures for conducting rapid emergency medical assessments and performingmedical skills under tactical.• Learn and practice how to extract and evacuate casualties quickly and efficiently.• Gain basic knowledge of medical planning and human performance, preventative medicine, injury prevention, andhealth surveillance measures to mitigate operational specific medical threats.• Enhance skills to assist the physician in the field.

Course length: Minimum 42 hours of didactic, hands-on skills, and scenario-based training.

Prerequisites: A minimum of EMT - basic level of training.

EquipmentTactical Uniform (2)Training Weapon (red/blue/simuntion)Duty Belt9mm Marking Cartridges (optional)BootsIndividual Medical EquipmentLevel III Body ArmorFoul Weather GearBallistic HelmetEnergy Bars (optional)Gas MaskHydration SystemEye Protection - ANSI 3SunscreenFoam Hearing ProtectionInsect Repellant

Instructor BioMark E. Gibbons retired from the Maryland State Police after a 22 year career at the rank of Major. His final assignmentwas as Commander of the Aviation Command, a position he held for over two years. Mark career allowed him theopportunities to serve in command and operational positions within the Aviation, Special Operation and TrainingDivisions and as a Barrack Commander. He is a member of the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care and anAccreditation Inspector for the Airborne Law Enforcement Association. Prior to his appointment to MSP he gainedexperience as a volunteer/career firefighter, tactical paramedic and flight paramedic. He began his EMS career with theRoanoke Life Saving Crew in Roanoke, VA in 1984.

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Tactical Precision Long Rifle

Anthony McVeigh, Greenburgh PDThis course exposes tactical personnel to effective long rifle deployment techniques and procedures. Students willperform both dim-light and nighttime engagement techniques.

EquipmentDuty Scoped Rifle w/ Shooting Sling300 Rounds Duty AmmunitionInclement Weather GearDepartment Training Uniform (BDU, etc...)Hearing & Eye ProtectionOpticsDuty Gas MaskCleaning GearElbow/Knee PadsCanteen/CamelBakFlashlightCompassData Rifle book (Available atNTOA Store)

OptionalNight Vision Scope for Duty RifleSpotting ScopeShooting MatRange FinderCalculatorGPSHide Making MaterialWeight Bearing HarnessDrag BagGhillie Suit

Instructor BioMr. Greg Hall is a retired 28-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police Department. He was a member of thePennsylvania State Police Special Emergency Response Team for 17 years, serving for six years as the tacticalsupervisor, assistant team coordinator and countersniper team leader. He has participated in more than 400 high-risk andtactical operations. Hall is a recipient of the Pennsylvania State Police Medal of Honor. Currently he is the Tactical LongRifle Section Chair for the NTOA.

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32-hour Seminars

SWAT Team Leader Development

A.J. DeAndrea, Arvada PDDesigned for law enforcement personnel responsible for deploying as a SWAT team leader or supervisor who isresponsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. Focus will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizingand the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations.

This course is conducted entirely in the classroom with the exception of Day 3 when the students will have to go outsidebriefly to scout designated houses to be able to prepare an operational plan.

EquipmentLaw Enforcement IDBusiness casual dress may be wornLaptop computer optionalSWAT Call-Out Forms & Briefing Forms, A.A.R., ops order forms optional

Recommended reading (Students are encouraged to bring to the class for Discussion and Review)Leadership and Training For The Fight (BY: MSF Paul R. Howe)Sound Doctrine: A Tactical Primer (By: Charles Sid Heal)

Instructor Bio

Sgt. A.J. DeAndrea is a 19-year veteran of the Arvada, Colorado Police Department and is currently assigned to patrol.He served as a member of the Jefferson County Regional SWAT Team from 1996 to 2012 and was a team leader for hislast nine years on the team. He also spent two years as the sergeant of the Internal Affairs Unit.

Sgt. DeAndrea is a Master Less-Lethal Instructor and a Colorado POST-certified instructor. He teaches Officer Survival,Building Searches. Rapid and Immediate Deployment (RAID), Single Officer Response to an Active Shooter, SWAT,SWAT Team Leader Development, Defensive Tactics and Firearms as well as many other disciplines. He was formallycertified in Explosive Breaching. He graduated from the University of Colorado in Boulder in 1990 and has a Bachelorof Arts.

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24-hour Practical Tracks

Shoothouse - Instructor Certification

Isaac Lopez, Orange County SOStudents are exposed to all the elements required for the safe operation of live-fire training scenarios in the shoothouseenvironment.

Instructor Bio

Sgt. Isaac Lopez has been with the Orange County (FL) Sheriffs Office since 1991 and is currently the law enforcementcoordinator for the local criminal justice academy. He retired from the agency's SWAT team as an assistant team leaderafter 13 years of service. Sergeant Lopez instructs for many training organizations, including the NTOA, for which he isthe creator and lead instructor of the Shoothouse Instructor Certification, Tactical/Patrol Shotgun and Shotgun InstructorCertification courses.

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Tactical Pistol

Patrick Hilliker and John Stuckey, Pima County SODesigned to enhance officers' handgun shooting skills, this course covers weapon manipulation, shooting and moving,use of cover, deployment from and around vehicles and tactics for building searches.

EquipmentDuty pistol with three magazines (minimum)Duty belt with holster, magazine pouches, etc.Weapon mounted flashlight and/or handheld flashlightConcealable body armor OR tactical armorBallistic helmet (if available)Range attire including long pants, long sleeve shirt and duty style bootsDuty style gloves

rEye and ear protection1500 rounds pistol ammunition for duty pistol5 minimum, dummy rounds for duty pistol"Red" training pistol OR chamber safe device for duty pistolPistol cleaning equipmentKnee/elbow pads (optional)

Instructor BiosSgt. Patrick Hilliker is a 17-year member of the Pima County Sheriffs Department in Tucson, AZ. He has served withthe SWAT Team for 11 years and was a member when the team became regional in 2005. He was assigned as a squadleader in 2006 and was the teams lead supervisor from 2008 to 2012. Sgt. Hilliker assists in departmental tactical trainingand conducts training with members of Southern Arizona tactical teams. He is the co-chairman for the Urban AreaSecurity Initiative Rapid Response Team and Incident Support Team. He has instructed for the NTOA as an assistantinstructor for the SWAT Team Leader Development Course and as the lead instructor for the 24-hour Hostage RescueCourse. Sgt. Hilliker is currently a board member of the Arizona Tactical Officers Association (ATOA) as the SouthernArizona representative.

Lt. John Stuckey has been with the Pima County Sheriffs Department for 18 years and is currently assigned as theSWAT Commander of the Pima Regional SWAT Team. Lt. Stuckey previously served as a SWAT Team member andsupervisor for more than nine years. He has also served in the Patrol Division, Special Operations Section and TrainingSection. He has been an Arizona POST certified firearms instructor since 1998 and served as the Department's LeadFirearms Instructor in 2002 and 2003. Lt. Stuckey also holds the following instructor certifications: Arizona POST PatrolRifle Instructor, NRA Law Enforcement Rifle Instructor, Arizona POST Defensive Tactics Instructor, H&K MP-5Instructor and Snipercraft Sniper Instructor.

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Use of Tactical Shields

Chris Maiorano, Seminole County SOThis course covers ballistic shield operations including shield types and selection, single and multiple personapplications, victim rescues and hallway and stairwell clearing. Includes both live-fire and Simunition-based exercises.

EquipmentBallistic shieldTactical uniformHandgun (for movement)Shoulder weapon (for movement)9mm Simunitions Weapon9mm Simunitions Marking Rounds200 round handgun200 round for shoulder weaponEyes/ear protection as we are conducting live fire for this class

Instructor bioDeputy Chris Maiorano is a 14-year veteran in Law Enforcement currently employed with the Seminole County SheriffsOffice in Central Florida. He has 12 years3 experience on the SWAT team and currently is a team leader for theSeminole County Sheriffs Office multi-jurisdictional SWAT Team (Black). He has a background in Patrol,Investigations, Undercover Work, and Special Operations. He is an instructor in several disciplines to include, GeneralCourse, Basic SWAT, Tactical Shield, Mobile Field Force, and the SWAT Team Leader course. He is the recipient ofthe Gene Gregory award and several other commendations.

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16-hour Seminars

Training Management and Risk Mitigation

Randy Watt, Ogden PDThis course is designed to help team commanders and trainers recognize and mitigate training and operational risksinherent to tactical unit performance. Students will assess training events and operational plans against the need for high-risk activities.

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8-hour Seminars

Covert Lock Defeating

Darby Darrow, San Diego PD (ret.)This course will teach students the fundamentals of covert lock defeating, including lock picking and lock by passing. Itwill start off with the theory of locks and picking and will include practical application on a variety of locks. The coursewill cover doors, deadbolts, padlocks, simplex locks, tubular locks, attache case locks, lock bumping and more.

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4-hour Seminars

21st Century Leadership

Ed JanyThis is an interactive lecture on improving personnel, maximizing strengths and co-opting support during lean times inlaw enforcement agencies. Topics include leadership under stress, best use of technology, motivating forces on a budget,and liability and efficacy, blending community relations and law enforcement.

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Combining CNT and Tactical Functions

Jan Dubina, Phoenix PDA team approach review of current incident debriefs using both negotiations and tactical teams to resolve criticalincidents. What negotiators would like their commanders and tactical teams to know.

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K9 SWAT Deployment and Tactical Debriefs

Brad Smith, West Covina (CA) PDFor those that have a misconception as to how beneficial K9!s can be to a SWAT team, this class is for you. You willlearn how to utilize your dog to find the suspect quicker, yet safer, while maintaining your tactical advantage and officersafety. Learn how a properly trained patrol dog and handler can be utilized during a SWAT operation when it comes totracking, barricaded suspects, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces,vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment. The presentation includes debriefs of several SWATand high-risk tactical operations around the county in which K9's saved the lives of SWAT officers and paid the ultimateprice.

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Leading Specialized Units

Mark Lomax, Executive Director, NTOAThis course focuses on leadership of law enforcement specialized units. Topics include understanding leadership and thechallenges faced in today's world, as well as administration, use-of-force, technology and risk management.

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Lessons Learned in Barricaded Suspect Operations

Ed Allen, Seminole County SDThis course provides in-depth analyses of tactics and command decision-making during a barricaded suspect operation. Itincludes a review of recent operations and the positive and negative issues that impact operations of this type.

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Lessons Learned in High Risk Warrant Service

Mike DiMaggio, Fort Lauderdale PDThis course is geared toward those who supervise the service of search warrants and focuses on lessons learned duringthe evolution of warrant service tactics, techniques and procedures over the last 20 years. Topics include riskmanagement principles, tactical decision-making and developing appropriate courses of action for warrant services basedon the actual mission.

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Lessons Learned in Hostage Rescue Operations

Patricia Knudson, Phoenix PDThis course focuses on lessons learned during the evolution of hostage rescue tactics, techniques and procedures over thelast several years. It includes a review of risk management principles, tactical decision-making and developingappropriate courses of action for hostage rescue.

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Litigation Avoidance and Techniques for Testifying

Jim Clark, Tulsa PD and Scott Wood, Esq.This course covers current legal trends impacting tactical teams including report writing, giving depositions andcourtroom testimony.

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Mexican Cartels in America: The Frontline Battle

Matt Thomas, Final County SOThis course will give students an insight into the frontline battle that law enforcement faces on the Southwest border ofthe U.S. against the violent Mexican Cartels. Students will gain insight into how these violent and sophisticated criminalorganizations function, think and behave in their day-to-day operations.

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Patrol Functions at Critical Incidents

Don Alwes, Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice

This course will cover proper deployment including containment positions and arrest teams. It will also cover scenemanagement.

Performance Under Extreme Stress

Dr. Alexis ArtwohlDr. Artwohl will present a behavioral science analysis of the psychological dynamics of police combat and otherextremem stress incidents including attention, perception, memory and deci si on-making. Understanding these dynamicswill help agencies improve their training and maximize the accuracy of their investigations. She will review researchstudies from the areas of psychology, sociology, biology, law enforcement and investigations.

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SWAT Selection and Training

Steve Smith, Lenexa PD (ret.)This course covers the SWAT selection process including physical fitness qualification tests, oral board questions andassociated legal issues. Includes discussion of basic and advanced concepts, establishing an annual training calendar,developing safe and realistic training scenarios and training documentation.

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Tactical Intelligence: The Use of Intelligence to Improve Operational Training and Response

Mike Quick, Las Vegas Metro PDThis course will introduce the operator to required information sharing from our federal partners. It will coverintroductions to FOUO/LES systems, academic programs, and best-case examples of how intelligence can improveoperational training. Examples will be given on how the use of intelligence can improve operational response.

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2-hour Seminars

An Introduction to Explosive Theory and Tactical Applications

Chris Cheny, Cherry EngineeringFundamental concepts of explosive science and illustrations of applications specific to the tactical operator will becovered in this presentation. Through a basic understanding of characteristics of explosives, tactical operators mayexplore the use of explosive tools with confidence, safety and efficiency.

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Policy and Legal Issues

Eugene Ramirez, Esq.This presentation focuses on contemporary SWAT policies and current case law that has a direct impact on SWAT teamsacross the nation.

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An Evening with Ron McCarthy

A unique opportunity to ineract with and ask questions of someone who has lived the past and can discuss the futureofSWAT.

Ron McCarthy served as a Los Angeles Police Officer for 24 years. He was assigned to the Department's Tactical Unit,Metro Division, for 20 years and retired from Special Weapons and Tactics as the senior supervisor and assistantcommander in 1984. Mr. McCarthy served as the Chief of Tactical Operations for the U.S. Department of Energy from1984 through 1986. Ron was the Director of the Deadly Force Training Grants for the U.S. Department of Justice andthe International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) from 1986 through 1992, and served as Manager of LACP'sCenter for Advanced Police Studies from 1987 through 1992. He works as an Account Manager for Safariland, LLC, apolice equipment manufacturer.

In 1993, Mr. McCarthy became an owner and partner in R.M. McCarthy & Associates, Inc., a training, consulting andlogistics resource for law enforcement. He has testified before the United States Congress and the California Legislatureregarding police tactics and use offeree. Ron also serves as a Director Emeritus for the National Tactical Officers'Association.

Mr. McCarthy was awarded the Los Angeles Police Department Medal of Valor for action against the SymbioneseLiberation Army in 1975, and the Police Star for the rescue of hostages in 1983. He was presented with the NationalTactical Officers Association Award for Excellence in 1990. In 1995 the City of Erie, PA presented Mr. McCarthy withthe All American Hero Award for his service to law enforcement throughout the United States. In October of 1996, hewas awarded the National Tactical Officers Association's Lifetime Achievement Award. He was awarded the CaliforniaAssociation of Tactical Officers' Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.

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SWAT-Created Jeopardy: How To Avoid It

Ron McCarthy

Every year departures from good leadership, sound tactics, and contemporary training and procedures result in themurder of SWAT and task force officers. These incidents will be examined and solutions presented.

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Tactical Team Fitness Leadership

Kathy Vonk, Ann Arbor PD

This class will teach students how to build a solid, science-based program for tactical team fitness programs. It willaddress the importance of incorporating a "complete package," including research-supported program design, toincorporate a multitude of appropriate physical tasks required of operators in action. It will not only focus on short term

..session-development to minimize injury, avoid overtraining, and maximize performance, but also on integrating longterm results to include solid nutritional support and advice on proper rest and recovery. Attendees will have theopportunity to participate in a class project on how to implement appropriate initial/annual testing by conducting a jobtask analysis.

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