Hosted Training Events
November 2024
11novAll Day15SWAT Team Leader Development
Time
November 11, 2024 - November 15, 2024 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
National Tactical Officers Association800-279-9127ntoa.org Location: Grants Pass, OR 40 HOURS OF TRAINING OVER 5 DAYS This course is
Event Details
National Tactical Officers Association
800-279-9127
ntoa.org
Location: Grants Pass, OR
40 HOURS OF TRAINING OVER 5 DAYS
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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- NTOA Tactical Response & Operational
Standards for Law Enforcement - Recruitment, Selection, and Training
of SWAT Personnel - Team Leader Legal Liability Concepts
- SWAT Structure and Leadership
- Survival for the Tactical Team Leader
- Strategy, Training, and Mission Planning
- Team Leaders and the OODA Loop
- Less Lethal Tactical Decision-Making
- High-Risk Warrant Planning
- Resolution of Barricaded Subjects
- Hostage Rescue Operations
- Principle Based Decision-Making Review
- Incident Reviews from Past Operations
Cost
Member Cost: $724.00 – Non-Member Cost: $779.00
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Register HereJanuary 2025
15janAll DayManaging Critical Incidents
Time
January 15, 2025 All Day(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
1/15/2025 thru 1/15/2025Lakewood, WACo-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department Course Overview:This one-day course is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and command personnel with the information and
Event Details
1/15/2025 thru 1/15/2025
Lakewood, WA
Co-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department
Course Overview:
This one-day course is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and command personnel with the information and tools needed to manage a large-scale critical incident. This course will include a NIMS review, but the focus of the course is providing the tools for supervisors and command personnel to succeed when responding to active threats. The roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander will be discussed and applied through practical group exercises. Command decision-making through a proven system that streamlines the flow of direction and information will be a central focus of this course.
Registration Deadline:
12/15/2024
Course:
#20250920
Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel, Associate members, Fire/EMS members
Training Location:
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
Hotel Suggestions:
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone #:360-334-3314
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $184.00 – Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $239.00
Registration
Register HereMarch 2025
24marAll Day28SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership I
Time
March 24, 2025 - March 28, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
3/24/2025 thru 3/28/2025Lakewood, WACo-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department This course is also offered ONLINE. Course Overview:This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors
Event Details
3/24/2025 thru 3/28/2025
Lakewood, WA
Co-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department
This course is also offered ONLINE.
Course Overview:
This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident debriefs; leadership issues, emotional intelligence, justifying SWAT; the use of SWAT Teams; SWAT standards and professionalism; contemporary SWAT issues and concerns; SWAT and the media; selection, training, discipline and removal of supervisors and team members; crisis negotiations considerations; tactical operation center considerations; operational planning; weapons and equipment selection; legal issues and considerations; critical incident management; barricade and hostage procedures; warrant service planning and procedures; and much more.
Registration Deadline:
2/21/2025
Course:
#20250890
Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location:
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
Hotel Suggestions:
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone #:360-334-3314
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $724.00 – Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $779.00
Registration
Register HereApril 2025
07aprAll Day10Police Response to Active Shooter Instructor Certification
Time
April 7, 2025 - April 10, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
4/7/2025 thru 4/10/2025Lakewood, WACo-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department Course Overview:Innovative tactics and tried-and-true techniques are the hallmark of this course which is designed for individuals assigned
Event Details
4/7/2025 thru 4/10/2025
Lakewood, WA
Co-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department
Course Overview:
Innovative tactics and tried-and-true techniques are the hallmark of this course which is designed for individuals assigned the responsibility to teach police and SWAT personnel in immediate deployment / rapid intervention techniques. This is a train-the-trainer course. Topics to be covered include an historical overview of active shooter situations including school shootings, immediate deployment / rapid intervention tactics, barricade-hostage rescue concepts and instructional techniques. Simunitions weapons will be used in field training exercises.
*** It is highly recommended that students bring a laptop computer to class.
Registration Deadline:
3/7/2025
Course:
#20250880
Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location:
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
Hotel Suggestions:
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone #:360-334-3314
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $712.00 – Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $767.00
Registration
Register HereMay 2025
05mayAll Day07LE Sniper Skills Clinic
Time
May 5, 2025 - May 7, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
Location: Yakima, WA Date: May 5-7, 2025 Contact: info@moderndaysniper.com
Event Details
Cost
$975
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Register Here13mayAll DayBecoming a Leader in Law Enforcement
Time
May 13, 2025 All Day(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
In partnership with Lakewood Police Department9401 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood WA, 98499May 13, 20258 am to 4 pm Course Description:This 1-day
Event Details
In partnership with Lakewood Police Department
9401 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood WA, 98499
May 13, 2025
8 am to 4 pm
Course Description:
This 1-day course is facilitated and structured to provide guidance, growth, and development of leaders within the Law Enforcement community. Its primary focus is on patrol officers and Field Training Officers; however, all personnel are welcome. It has been developed from over 30 years of combined Federal, Local, and Private Sector experience in leadership positions.
The course is lecture and facilitated discussion based and will engage the students in meaningful, honest evaluations and conversations related to leadership and how the Law Enforcement community trains and prepares individuals for promotion.
The course examines historical and current trends in Law Enforcement leadership training and alternative opportunities for the development of current and future leaders. During the day, the students will delve into each objective to gain an understanding of what it means to become and function as a Leader in Law Enforcement.
Course Duration and Fee:
1-Day:
8 am to 4 pm
8-hours of instruction
$175.00 per student
Register:
Altitudetactical.com or Scan QR code on the flyer.
Questions:
Please Contact Jack Rosenthal at 509.844.6065 or Jrosenthal@altitudetactical.com
For our additional courses and services provided, please visit Altitudetactical.com
Cost
$175.00 per student
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Register Here14mayAll Day15Critical Incident Response – Command and Control
Time
May 14, 2025 - May 15, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
In partnership with Lakewood Police Department9401 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood WA, 98499May 14-15, 20258 am to 4 pm Course Description:This two-day
Event Details
In partnership with Lakewood Police Department
9401 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood WA, 98499
May 14-15, 2025
8 am to 4 pm
Course Description:
This two-day Leadership course is designed for Command Staff, First Line Supervisors, and aspiring supervisors. It transcends the basics of setting the stage for enhanced tactical response and guides students through global response, control, and command of critical incidents the law enforcement community faces during their operations.
Day One: Dives into essential requirements, tactics, techniques, and procedures to effectively respond to, control, and command critical incidents for Patrol from the initial call to a natural conclusion.
Day Two: Focuses on the seamless handoff of critical incidents to the investigative branch or tactical units and its continued management. Topics include evidence preservation, scene security, perimeter security, command board development and use, and staff management.
This course aims to equip students with leadership methodologies, techniques, and procedures for both initial response and the ongoing management of critical incidents in law enforcement.
Course Duration and Fee:
2-Days:
8 am to 4 pm
16-hours of instruction
$315.00 per student
Register:
Altitudetactical.com or Scan QR code on the flyer.
Questions:
Please Contact Jack Rosenthal at 509.844.6065 or Jrosenthal@altitudetactical.com
For our additional courses and services provided, please visit Altitudetactical.com
Cost
$315.00 per student
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Register Here22mayAll Day23Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents
Time
May 22, 2025 - May 23, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
5/22/2025 thru 5/23/2025Lakewood, WACo-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department This course is also offered ONLINE. ***This class is not intended for SWAT Officers, as it is designed primarily for
Event Details
5/22/2025 thru 5/23/2025
Lakewood, WA
Co-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department
This course is also offered ONLINE.
***This class is not intended for SWAT Officers, as it is designed primarily for patrol officers with no SWAT experience***.
Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a critical incident prior to the arrival of SWAT. Understanding the methodology used in managing a dynamic tactical problem, incident command system fundamentals, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary will give the patrol supervisor the tools needed to succeed during these events.
Registration Deadline:
4/21/2025
Course:
#20250910
Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel, Fire/EMS members
Training Location:
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
Hotel Suggestions:
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone #:360-334-3314
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $256.00 – Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $311.00
Registration
Register HereJune 2025
16junAll Day17Ballistic Shield
Time
June 16, 2025 - June 17, 2025 (All Day)(GMT-08:00)
Event Details
6/16/2025 thru 6/17/2025Lakewood, WACo-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department Course Overview:This course is designed to teach the student various methods of ballistic shield use during tactical clearing.
Event Details
6/16/2025 thru 6/17/2025
Lakewood, WA
Co-Hosted By Lakewood Police Department
Course Overview:
This course is designed to teach the student various methods of ballistic shield use during tactical clearing. This includes firearms drills with the shield, the use of one and two officer shield teams, and the use and construction of a tactical mirror.
Registration Deadline:
5/16/2025
Course:
#20250900
Prerequisites:
Sworn full-time law enforcement personnel
Training Location:
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
Hotel Suggestions:
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1515 Wilmington Dr
Dupont, WA 98327
Phone #:360-334-3314
Cost
NTOA Individuals Members: $406.00 – Non-Member (includes 1-year individual membership) Online: $461.00
Registration
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