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ourse Description:
The police sniper is possibly the most important and misused element of the tactical team. The success or failure of the sniper program rests heavily on their command personnel. They are the people who will make the crucial decisions about selecting, equipping, training and employing snipers in critical incidents. However, they cannot be expected to make knowledgeable decisions without a thorough understanding of the police sniper, his function, his needs, his capabilities and his limitations. This two-day course is designed to educate the SWAT supervisor charged with the responsibility of establishing and utilizing a sniper program. It will give him the information he will need to make the program successful and effective. Content includes establishing a program, SOP's, equipment, training, tactics, legal issues, media relations, and case studies.
Instructor:
Derrick Bartlett is a twenty-eight year veteran of law enforcement. As a member of the Ft. Lauderdale PD, he served as a SWAT/Sniper for sixteen years, and was responsible for team training. Over twenty years in special operations have provided him with unique opportunities to work and train with a number of elite tactical units and renowned instructors.
Derrick is a state-certified instructor in firearms and SWAT related fields. As Director of Snipercraft, Inc., he has provided instruction for snipers and supervisors for hundreds of police agencies throughout the US. In addition to numerous magazine articles, he is the author of two books, Snipercraft: The Art of the Police Sniper and Staring at the Crosshairs. Derrick is also the President of the American Sniper Association, and serves on the advisory boards of several other tactical organizations.
Student Equipment:
This course of instruction is classroom only. Bring appropriate note taking material.
Class Size:
Space is limited so sign up now!
Class Time & Location:
The class will begin at 0800 hr at the Double Tree Hotel, Seattle Airport in Cascade Room 3-4.
Website: snipercraft.org
