Tag: Tactical Operations

R2 Intermediate SWAT- Caldwell 2022

Course Number:  R2 270

Description:  Intermediate SWAT Training

This POST certified 4 day 40 hour course is designed to provide knowledge and training to further develop officers assigned to a Special Weapons and Tactics Unit. This course is intended for tactical teams with basic understanding of SWAT operations.  The course will be taught by members of the Caldwell Police Department’s SWAT Team. The course is designed to give officers the skills to participate in the response to high risk situations encountered by tactical units. The curriculum focuses on developing not just individual physical skills but also critical thinking skills and a team mentality. The last day of training will include a field training exercise in which students will use the skills learned during the week.

Some of the topics covered include:
  • Legal Issues
  • High Risk Warrant Execution and Planning
  • Active Shooter Response
  • Vehicle Assaults
  • Bus Assaults
  • Hostage Rescue
  • Downed Officer / Citizen Rescue
  • Introduction to Explosive Breaching
  • Physical Tactics for SWAT Operators
  • Tactical Firearms Training
Mandatory Equipment:
  • Tactical Utility Uniforms
  • Ballistic Body Armor
  • Groin Protector
  • Ballistic Helmet
  • Gloves
  • Clear Lenses & Hearing Protection
  • Knee & Elbow Pads
  • Baseball Cap
  • 150 rounds of both handgun & rifle ammo
  • Duty Handgun & Shoulder Rifle

Date:   June 20-23, 2022

Time:   0700-1800

Credit Hours:    40 hours

Location: 

Gem State Academy
16115 South Montana Avenue
Caldwell, Idaho

AND Caldwell PD Range

COST:  $400.00                Payable to The City of Caldwell

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline:          June 1, 2022 at 1700

Instructor:       LT Doug Winfield, Caldwell PD

Additional Instructors: TBD

Registration: contact LT Doug Winfield

 email dwinfield@cityofcaldwell.org or call (208) 455-4534

Remarks:   Do not send registrations to POST.

For additional information regarding this training, the training venue, or local accommodations;  contact Lt Doug Winfield e-mail dwinfield@cityofcaldwell.org
or call (208) 455-4534

R2 232 SKIDDS/CATS K-9 SWAT DEPLOYMENT TRAINING

Course Number:    R2 232

Description:   SKIDDS / CATS – K9 SWAT Deployment

S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC A unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. Attendees   will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques.

 232 flyer Caldwell SKIDDS CATS

 

Dates:   October 5 – 7, 2021

Time:     0800-1800

Credit Hours:  30

Location:

Caldwell Police Department
Community Room
110 South 5th Avenue,
Caldwell, ID 83605

 

Cost:  S595  Payable to  Canine Tactical Operations

(Meals, travel, and/or lodging are the responsibility of the participant)

Deadline:  September 21, 2021

Instructors:  Brad Smith

Registration on line at K9acops.com/events

Remarks:  For additional information regarding this training or the training venue, e-mail Lt. Doug Winfield at dwinfield@cityofcaldwell.org

R2 270 Intermediate SWAT- Caldwell 2021 Class is full

Course Number:  R2 270

Description:  Intermediate SWAT Training

2021 Intermediate SWAT Caldwell Flyer

This POST certified 4 day 40 hour course is designed to provide knowledge and training to further develop officers assigned to a Special Weapons and Tactics Unit.  This course is intended for tactical teams with basic understanding of SWAT operations.  The course will be taught by members of the Caldwell Police Department’s SWAT Team.  The course is designed to give officers the skills to participate in the response to high risk situations encountered by tactical units.  The curriculum
focuses on developing not just individual physical skills but also critical thinking skills and a team mentality.  The last day of training will include a field training exercise in which students will use the skills learned during the week.

Date:   June 21-24, 2021

Time:   0700-1800

Credit Hours:    40 hours

Location: 

Gem State Academy
16115 South Montana Avenue
Caldwell, Idaho

AND Caldwell PD Range

COST:  $300.00                Payable to The City of Caldwell

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline:          June 1, 2021 at 1700

Instructor:       LT Doug Winfield, Caldwell PD

Additional Instructors: TBD

Registration: contact LT Doug Winfield

 email dwinfield@cityofcaldwell.org or call (208) 455-4534

Remarks:   Do not send registrations to POST.

For additional information regarding this training, the training venue, or local accommodations;  contact Lt Doug Winfield e-mail dwinfield@cityofcaldwell.org
or call (208) 455-4534

 

 

 

R4 Tactical Mission Planning and Briefing- Idaho Falls

Course Number: R4270

Course Description:

This course is designed to expose police personnel (supervisors, tactical and task force team leaders, detectives, etc.) to procedures used for tactical mission planning and briefing of involved tactical personnel. Topics include mission planning documentation; operational planning for high-risk search warrants; scouting procedures for mission planning; primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency planning; suggestions on how to modify high-risk search warrant planning to other types of tactical missions (open area operations, barricaded subjects, arrest warrant/fugitive apprehension, and hostage barricade situations); and much more. The primary goal of this course is to allow the student to conduct sample briefings during class in order to obtain experience and streamline the briefing process. Ensuring that a comprehensive but efficient briefing system is in place will be a course outcome.

Cancellation Policy

Student will receive full refund of any paid fee if cancelled in writing by the student or agency 30+ days prior to course start. The NTOA will charge $100 cancellation fee if written notice is received less than 30 days prior to course start. No written notice, no refund. Qualified substitutions are always acceptable.

Student Liability Waiver

In consideration of my attendance and participation in the National Tactical Officers Association’s Training Course, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and assignees, waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages I may have or may accrue against the National Tactical Officers Association, its officers or instructors, and co-host agency for any and all injuries which may be suffered by me as a result of my attendance and participation.

Student Equipment

Law Enforcement ID, laptop computer highly recommended

Dates: June 2-3, 2021

Times: 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 16

Location: Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Training Annex, 577 D St., Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Cost: $329 for NTOA Members, $384 for Non-NTOA members (Includes a one year membership to the NTOA)

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline: May 10, 2021

Instructor(s): Jason Jahnke

Remarks: Click the following link to register for this class- http://training.ntoa.org/CourseRegistration/default.asp?num=20211970 Completed registrations may be emailed to training@ntoa.org. Checks made payable to the NTOA may be mailed to 7150 Campus Dr. Suite 215, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Suggested car rental agency- Enterprise. use Code XZ17D23 for a discounted rate and use the PIN code of NAT if you rent via the Enterprise website at www.enterprise.com, or call 1-800-RENT-A-CAR

Suggested hotel- Hampton Inn Idaho Falls at 208-523-1400

Local contact via BCSO Deputy Sgt. Doug Metcalf at dmetcalf@co.bonnevile.id.us

R4 Basic SWAT Operations Course- Pocatello CANCELLED

Course Number: R4270

Course Description:

Basic SWAT ( 5 Day )

***Note: You will be required to show proof of being active, reserve, or retired law enforcement prior to taking this course. No refunds. 

Using tactics developed from what Military Tier One/Spec Ops and SWAT/ERT/SRT teams consistently experience during operations, the TD Basic SWAT course will give an Officer of a tactical team a working understanding of the core skills relating to Close Quarters Battle (CQB) techniques, surgical marksmanship and operator mindset. The course will teach Officers the critical firearms skills needed to successfully be a SWAT Operator. Officers will be challenged with and held to a high standard of target discrimination and the principles of CQB.

This course is open to all Officers that conduct warrant service, fugitive apprehension, SWAT operations and drug search warrants who are in need of a good understanding of basic room clearing tactics.

The following topics will be taught in the course:

Close Quarters Battle (CQB) basics and techniques

CQB styles (free- flow, points of domination)

Types of assault (barricaded subject, hostage rescue, etc.)

SWAT operations planning

Communications

Command and control techniques

Surgical marksmanship

Shooting on the move and the set-up

Transitions

Building entry techniques and mechanical breaching

Target discrimination

Weapons/kit considerations and set-up

Vehicle assaults as it pertains to Law Enforcement

Operator mindset

Training methodology

SIMS  scenarios /possible force-on-force

Ammo requirements: 500 rounds of pistol ammunition and 500 rounds of rifle ammunition per person. Round counts can be adjusted depending on availability.

Prerequisite:US Citizen Law Enforcement Officers and active duty military

Training schedule: Instruction starting at 8:00 am.

Individual equipment:

Duty handgun with at least 3 magazines/carbine with at least 3 magazines

Individually issued equipment ( Ballistic or protective vest with plates if issued, associated magazine/ equipment pouches)

Knee and elbow pads (optional)

Weapon cleaning kit (with oil for guns)

Rain or inclement weather gear

Eye and ear protection (clear and shaded lens are recommended)

Water/Snacks (1 hr lunch break)

Hat/Gloves (rifles will get hot)

Sun screen (non-greasy or water resistant recommended)

Optical sight for rifle (optional, but highly recommended)

Flashlight / Weapon mounted light also

Night vision goggles (if issued)

Sim Weapons and Ammo

Dates: CANCELLED

Times: 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 40

Location: Pocatello Police Department, 911 N. 7th Ave., Pocatello, ID 83201

Cost: $600.00

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline:

Instructor(s): Mark Wells, Kevin Ross

Remarks: To register for this course, contact Pocatello PD Training Coordinator Jene Purman at 208-234-6129.

R4 NTOA Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents- Idaho Falls

Course Number: R4601

Course Description:

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.

  • The characteristics of a crisis
  • Basic law enforcement strategy
  • Primary mistakes made during large-scale incidents
  • Managing a dynamic tactical problem methodology
  • The basic strategy for managing chaos
  • The “Big Four”- hostage situations, barricaded suspects, active shooters, and apprehending fleeing felons
  • Lesson learned from case studies

Student requirements:

Law Enforcement Identification, computer or notebook (course materials will be made available via Dropbox). Business casual dress. This will be all classroom study.

Dates: October 26-27, 2020

Times: 0800-1700

Credit Hours: 16

Location: Idaho Falls Police Department Training Annex, 740 Park Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402

Cost: $238 for current NTOA members, $293 for non-members, but a one year NTOA membership is included in this price.

Cancellation in full 30+ days prior to class. Within 30 days of class, a $100 fee assessed with written notice. Failure to show, with no written notice will result in no refund of course fees. NTOA reserves the right to cancel course 30 days from the course. NTOA will notify you immediately if this occurs.

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline: August 8, 2020

Instructor(s): TBA

Remarks: To resister for this course, click the following link- https:/training.ntoa.org/CourseRegistration/default.asp?num=20202820

Co-host point of contact- IFPD Training Coordinator Lori Posey 208-612-8619

Rental Car discount- Enterprise discount code XZ17D23, pin code NAT

Hotel- Hampton Inn 208-523-1400

R4 Tactical Dispatcher- Rexburg

Course Number:R4217E

Course Description:

This THREE day class is tailored for any PSAP agency who wish to train incident dispatchers, or certify and deploy tactical dispatchers within their own jurisdiction. Tactical dispatchers work with their special operations team during a critical incident either from the dispatch center or deployed in the field in a mobile command unit. This three day class will have two days of classroom and one day of practical application with local SWAT teams. It is also the first step to being part of a local or regional TERT team. The class is tailored to dispatchers, however SWAT members are welcome.

 

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The goals of this course will provide each student with an understanding of:

  1. The role of the 9-1-1 Telecommunicators as a Tactical Dispatcher
  2. Establishing trust and rapport with a crisis caller
  3. Using Active Listening Techniques
  4. Dealing with Barricaded Subjects, Hostage Takers and Active Shooters
  5. Incident/Unified Command System procedures, forms and protocols
  6. Working with the Incident or Tactical Commander
  7. Tactical Operations in the PSAP or at a Mobile Command Post
  8. Critical Incident protocols and documentation requirements
  9. Technology used in providing communications interoperability
  10. Active Shooter protocols and Agency procedures

Dates: May 11-13, 2020

Times: 0830-1630

Credit Hours: 21

Location: Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 145 E. Main St., Rexburg, ID 83440

Cost: $250

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline:

Instructor(s):

Using experience gained over 30 years as a tactical dispatcher, communications unit leader and hostage negotiator our instructor, Dave Larton with First Contact 911 (firstcontact911.com), will show you what it takes to be a tactical dispatcher for your agency, how to assemble a local government tactical dispatch team, how to assemble resources and response to an incident and to provide mutual aid as a tactical dispatcher.

 

Remarks: To register for this class contact James Briggs at 208-372-5001 or email at jbriggs@madisonsheriff.com

R4 Tactical Dispatcher- Rexburg MOVED TO MAY 11-13, 2020

Course Number:R4217E

Course Description:

This THREE day class is tailored for any PSAP agency who wish to train incident dispatchers, or certify and deploy tactical dispatchers within their own jurisdiction. Tactical dispatchers work with their special operations team during a critical incident either from the dispatch center or deployed in the field in a mobile command unit. This three day class will have two days of classroom and one day of practical application with local SWAT teams. It is also the first step to being part of a local or regional TERT team. The class is tailored to dispatchers, however SWAT members are welcome.

 

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

The goals of this course will provide each student with an understanding of:

  1. The role of the 9-1-1 Telecommunicators as a Tactical Dispatcher
  2. Establishing trust and rapport with a crisis caller
  3. Using Active Listening Techniques
  4. Dealing with Barricaded Subjects, Hostage Takers and Active Shooters
  5. Incident/Unified Command System procedures, forms and protocols
  6. Working with the Incident or Tactical Commander
  7. Tactical Operations in the PSAP or at a Mobile Command Post
  8. Critical Incident protocols and documentation requirements
  9. Technology used in providing communications interoperability
  10. Active Shooter protocols and Agency procedures

Dates: April 27-29, 2020 MOVED TO NEW DATE May 11-13, 2020

Times: 0830-1630

Credit Hours: 21

Location: Madison County Sheriff’s Office, 145 E. Main St., Rexburg, ID 83440

Cost: $250

(Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Deadline:

Instructor(s):

Using experience gained over 30 years as a tactical dispatcher, communications unit leader and hostage negotiator our instructor, Dave Larton with First Contact 911 (firstcontact911.com), will show you what it takes to be a tactical dispatcher for your agency, how to assemble a local government tactical dispatch team, how to assemble resources and response to an incident and to provide mutual aid as a tactical dispatcher.

 

Remarks: To register for this class contact Jennifer Portillo at 208-372-5001 or email at jportillo@madisonsheriff.com