Course Overview:

This course is also offered ONLINE.

This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as a supervisor who is responsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. The focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing, and the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations. Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics including selection and testing, training issues and liability, national SWAT standards and critical incident reviews. Practical applications will consist of scouting and planning warrants, small team planning, tactics used in the resolution of critical incidents, and the review of tactical incidents and videos. Attendees will participate in-group discussions, write operations orders, and develop training plans, plus critique and evaluate tactics and decisions based on a principle based SWAT decision-making process.

*** It is highly recommended that students bring a laptop computer to class.

Registration Deadline:
6/19/2023

Course:
#20232500

Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel

Training Location:
Lakewood Police Department
9401 Lakewood Dr SW
Lakewood, WA 98499

Student Equipment: Please see preface for a detailed student equipment list.

Start Time:
0800

Co-host Point of Contact:
Officer Michael Wiley
mwiley@cityoflakewood.us

Nearest Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEATAC)

Hotel Suggestion:
Fairfield Inn & Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone: (360) 334-3314