COURSE DESCRIPTION (3 days):
The OpTac International Tactical Command Program,
hosted by the Asheville Police Dept., will be held May 21-23, 2011, in Asheville, North Carolina.

This program provides commanders with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Hands-on training will allow tactical commanders the opportunity to formulate tactical team policy, plan the execution of high-risk search and arrest warrants, manage command post operations, legal and ethical decision making, and tactical applications on emergency response operations. An emphasis is placed on the relationship between the selection and training requirements of tactical team personnel, and department liability. The cost to attend the OpTac International Tactical Command Program is $599 per person. There is limited space available, therefore, paid reservations are accepted on a priority basis.

Subject Areas:

• Overview of emergency response operations
• Critical incident management
• Guidelines for establishing administrative policy and procedures
• Legal and ethical decision-making
• Legal updates
• Liability concerns for command staff personnel
• Operating a tactical command post
• Selection of SWAT team personnel
• SWAT team training concerns and requirements
• Physical standards for SWAT team personnel
• Raid planning and execution
• Interactive tabletop exercises