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Death and Officer-Involved Shootings Program

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Sleep Inn and Suites located at 18216 Colonel Henry K. Douglas Dr., Hagerstown, MD 21740, is the host hotel. Reservations can be made by calling 301-766-9449. Be sure to ask for the special OpTac International Program rate of $72.00 per night, for single or double occupancy rooms. Reservations must be made prior to February 20, 2009, to guarantee these rates. A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is included in the price.

 

 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION (2 days):
The OpTac International Death and Officer-Involved Shootings Program will be held March 19-20, 2009, in Hagerstown, Maryland.

This program is designed to provide critical information for law enforcement and military officers that have been or could be exposed to traumatic incidents. Death as it relates to crisis situations, disasters, violent acts, and terrorist incidents, along with the corresponding emotional and social issues will provide officers, supervisors, and peer support personnel with realistic expectations. An emphasis is placed on coping with the aftermath of violent acts that produce immediate or delayed stress. Issues associated with murder, suicide, police-involved suicide, and other events involving sudden death, loss, and injury are covered. Death education, its meaning, and reactions are presented to obtain a better understanding of this process and controversial issue.

The cost to attend the OpTac International Death and Officer-Involved Shootings Program is $499 per person. There is limited space available, therefore paid reservations will be accepted on a priority basis.