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OTOA Conference June 4-8, 2018 FULL CLASS OFFERINGS www.otoa.org Promoting Professionalism in Policing 1 New Classes Changed Cancelled Monday June 4, 2018 – 8 Hour Blocks Bolt Action Sniper Rifle Armorer (8 Hours) Class Time: 0800-1600 Class Location: Kalahari – Aloeswood Class Description: The course covers the Precision Sniper Rifle systems of the Remington 700 series, Savage 10/110 series, and Winchester/FN 70 series type rifles. All students will have the opportunity to inspect their rifles and make any corrections in class to insure their rifle is in top working order. This is a hands on class that will cover action disassembly & repair, proper torque of the action, extraction and ejection, maintenance, truing/lapping scope rings to maximize the performance of the rifle and optic, inspection of the pillar and bedding, and more. Course Highlights: * History of the Weapon System * Cycles of Function * Armorer Disassembly & Assembly * Identification of Common Problems and Parts * Nomenclature * Identification of Group Components * Stocks, Pillars and Bedding Inspections (Traditional, Synthetic, and SOPMOD) * Cleaning and Maintenance * Barrel Inspection * Ballistic Issues * Crown Repair * Parts Interchangeability & custom fitting * Headspace * Firing Pin Protrusion * Trigger Cleaning, and Replacement * Chamber Inspection * Accessories and Customizing * Tool Options and Selection * Scope Base Mounting * Scope Ring Truing & Lapping Student Equipment Needs: You MUST bring your own Scoped Rifle to work on, cleaning equipment, note taking materials, and eye protection. This allows you to get familiar with your own configuration and modifications. You will be able to give it a thorough cleaning, inspection, and gauging for wear. You are welcome to bring more than one rifle. (All tools will be supplied). Instructor(s): Greg "Sully" Sullivan Monday June 4 AND Tuesday June 5, 2018 – 12 & 16 Hour Blocks

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NewClasses Changed Cancelled

MondayJune4,2018–8HourBlocks

BoltActionSniperRifleArmorer(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–AloeswoodClassDescription:ThecoursecoversthePrecisionSniperRiflesystemsoftheRemington700series,Savage10/110series,andWinchester/FN70seriestyperifles.Allstudentswillhavetheopportunitytoinspecttheirriflesandmakeanycorrectionsinclasstoinsuretheirrifleisintopworkingorder.Thisisahandsonclassthatwillcoveractiondisassembly&repair,propertorqueoftheaction,extractionandejection,maintenance,truing/lappingscoperingstomaximizetheperformanceoftherifleandoptic,inspectionofthepillarandbedding,andmore.CourseHighlights:*HistoryoftheWeaponSystem*CyclesofFunction*ArmorerDisassembly&Assembly*IdentificationofCommonProblemsandParts*Nomenclature*IdentificationofGroupComponents*Stocks,PillarsandBeddingInspections(Traditional,Synthetic,andSOPMOD)*CleaningandMaintenance*BarrelInspection*BallisticIssues*CrownRepair*PartsInterchangeability&customfitting*Headspace*FiringPinProtrusion*TriggerCleaning,andReplacement*ChamberInspection*AccessoriesandCustomizing*ToolOptionsandSelection*ScopeBaseMounting*ScopeRingTruing&LappingStudentEquipmentNeeds:YouMUSTbringyourownScopedRifletoworkon,cleaningequipment,notetakingmaterials,andeyeprotection.Thisallowsyoutogetfamiliarwithyourownconfigurationandmodifications.Youwillbeabletogiveitathoroughcleaning,inspection,andgaugingforwear.Youarewelcometobringmorethanonerifle.(Alltoolswillbesupplied).Instructor(s):Greg"Sully"Sullivan

MondayJune4ANDTuesdayJune5,2018–12&16HourBlocks

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Stress&ProfessionalTelecommunicator/Dispatcher(12Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600onMondayand0800-1200onTuesdayClassLocation:EHOVE–Room307ClassDescription:Thiscoursewillassiststudentsinidentifyingthedifferenttypesofstressthataffectprofessionaltelecommunicatorsandexplainthecauses,signsandsymptomsofthesestressors.Studentswilldifferentiatebetweenjob-relatedandpersonalstressandhowtorecognizewhensomeoneyouworkwithisina"stressemergency."Studentswillalsobearmedwithappropriatetoolstohelpalleviatestressandassistlawenforcementadministratorswithdevelopingpoliciesfordefusing,debriefing,andfollow-upcareofdispatchpersonnel.TheroleoftheCriticalIncidentStressManagement(CISM)teamwillbereviewedaswellasavailableresourcestogethelpforyourself,aco-worker,afriend,orafamilymember.Coveredtopicsincludemanyofthechallengesnewdispatchersfacewillbereviewed,including:•Masscasualtyincidents/naturaldisastersOfficer-involvedincidents•Line-Of-Duty-Death/deathwithinthedepartment•Incidentsinvolvingfamilyorfriends•Injury/deathofaninfantorsmallchild•Hostage/SWATsituations•SuicidesThephysiologicaleffectsthatconstantstresshasonthebodywillbereviewedaswellashowtorealisticallyandpositivelycopewiththestressofthejob,andprotectingyourselffromburnout.Studentswillhavetheopportunitytoaskquestions,shareopinions,andexpressideas.Theywillbearmedwiththenecessaryskillsandabilitiestoreturntotheiragenciestobeeffectiveandprofessionaltelecommunicators.Day2:Asymposium,whichwillfeatureaselectpanelofemergencyservicedispatcherswhohaveexperiencedextraordinarychallengesandstressorsintheircommunicationscenters.Theywillsharetheirstories,theirchallenges,andtheirtriumphsinanopenforumwhichwillinvitestudentstoinquirehowtheyhandledsurrealcareercallsthatnoshouldhavetoendure.Thisopenforumsymposiumwillprovidestudentswithauniqueinsightintothetrialsandtribulationsofsomeoftheworstincidentshandledbyprofessionaltelecommunicators. StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):NancyJewitt(LEOTTA)VehicleCloseQuarterBattle(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:SanduskyRangeClassDescription:VehicleCQBisanacceleratedshootingclassfocusedonpositionalshootingandacriticallookathowwehavehistoricallyfoughtinand

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aroundvehicles.Studentswillpushtheboundariesof“traditional”coverandconcealmentutilizingvariouscarsandtrucksinatrue3Denvironment.Drillswillincorporatecriticalweaponemploymentwhileengagingthreatsin,around,from,overandundervehicleswithaheavyemphasisonproblemsolving.Liveballisticdemoswithavarietyofammunitionwillbeconductedastheclassexploresballisticdeflection,deformation,penetration,andterminaleffectindirectcorrelationtovariousvehiclemediums.Bothdaysofthiscoursewillbelongdays,socomeprepared.StudentEquipmentNeeds:

• Handgunwithatleast3magazines(5ifsinglestack)andmagazinepouch.• Holstermustattachviathebelt(paddleholstersarenotallowed).Holsters

mustprovideanactiveorpassiveretentionondeviceandbeabletokeeptheholsterinplacewhilerunningormovinginandoutofawkwardpositions.NoSERPAorVanguardtypeholsters.

• 800roundshandgunammunition.• CATorSOFTTQonyourpersonismandatoryanIFAKisrecommended.• Cleaningkitandgunlube.• Eyeprotectiononandelectronicearprotectionon.• Longsleeveshirt,gloves,kneepadsaremandatory.Elbowpadsandshemagh

(facewrap)areoptional.• NormalCCWorFulldutybelt/tacticalloadout(yournormalworkorEDC

setup).• Notepad,penandpermanentmarker.• Waterandsnacks.

Instructor(s):WillPetty–CentrifugeTrainingMondayJune4–TuesdayJune5–WednesdayJune6,2018–24HourBlocksOTOATacticalEmergencyMedicalSupport(TEMS)Track(24Hours)ClassLocation: Day1–KalaharifortheGeneralSession Day2–Kalahari–CrownPalm Day3–WoodlandsSchoolClassDescription:TheOTOATacticalEmergencyMedicalSupport(TEMS)trackisa3-dayseminarfortacticalmedicalproviderswhowishtoenhancetheirskillsandknowledge,andgethands-ontrainingintacticalmedicalcareinanintenseandrealisticenvironment.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytopracticetacticalmedicalassessment,hemorrhagecontrol,andairwaymanagementandmanagesimulatedcasualtiesin“badplaces”whilereceivingreal-timeinstructionandfeedback.Day1:attendGeneralSessionsatKalahari(8hrs);Day2:morninghands-onreviewatKalahari(4hrs);Day3:scenariotrainingatoff-campussiteTBD(8hrs).StudentEquipmentNeeds:BDUs,boots,vest,helmet,eyeprotection,chemicalprotectionmaskwithcarrier.Noweaponsofanykind(toincludefirearms,knives,chemicalagentsprays,noise/flashdiversionarydevices,etc.).Instructor(s):Dr.BrianL.Springer

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TuesdayJune5,2018–2,3,&4HourBlocks

CriticalMindsetofCounterAmbushesforLawEnforcement(4Hours)ClassTime:0800-1200ClassLocation:Kalahari–CypressClassDescription:Withthebrutalandendlessambushesonlawenforcementcontinuingtoriseandthesecondleadingkilleroflawenforcementin2016.Withthenumbershowingambushesup167%since2014somethinghadtobedoneinaformoftrainingtopreparetoday’slawenforcementforthenextambush.Sonowthe2011InternationalLawEnforcementOfficeroftheyearMichaelNealnowbringstolawenforcementThe“CounterAmbushforLawEnforcement”class.ThetrainingwillconsistofnumerousdifferentAmbushscenarios,whichthenormalpatrolofficerisfacedwitheveryday.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):MichaelNealEstablishingATacticalMindsetfortheCorporateEnvironment(4Hours)ClassTime:0800-1200ClassLocation:Kalahari–Acacia ClassDescription:Thiscoursewillassistprivatesectorsecurityindevelopingatacticalmindsetforthecorporateenvironmentstheyaresworntoprotect.Provenstrategieswillbereviewedfortheresponsibleandeconomicaldeploymentofenvironmentalsecurityconcerns;employeepreparationforresponsetoactivethreatandworkplaceviolenceconcerns;newemployeesecurityon-boarding;continualeducationalstrategiesforensuringasafeworkenvironment;and,developingemployeeengagementtrainingforresponsetoworkplaceviolencescenarios.Thecoursewillalsointroducethestudenttoadvancedstrategies,whichrequirecorporatebuy-inforestablishingasecurecorporateculture.StudentEquipmentNeeds:CoursehandoutmaterialsincludingPowerPointpresentationsandallreferencematerialswillbeprovided.Instructor(s):JackHallandDanGetto

TuesdayJune5,2018–8HourBlocksPrinciplesofHostageRescueOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:TownsendSchoolClassDescription:Inthiscoursewewilldiscusstacticsforresolvinghostagesituations,theemergencyanddeliberateassaultteam,dynamicentryandroomclearingtechniques,hostageandsuspecthandling,discussionsonnightoperations,multi-teamandmulti-entrypointsandplanningconsiderations,andtheuseoftheballisticshield(s)duringhostagerescueoperations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial,Trainingweapon(orsafeweapon)fordryfiretrainingInstructor(s):RobTrivino–EvergreenTactics

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WednesdayJune6,2018–4HourBlocks

WednesdayJune6,2018–8HourBlocks

AcceleratingHandgunSkills(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRange–SecondRangeClassDescription:Techniques,tips,andtrainingtoimprovespeedandaccuracyoftheservicehandguninemergencyscenarios.Studentswillemphasizeapplicationin'fighting'timeframesanddistances;compressedtimeandpredominantly10yardsandin.Anintermediatelevelsession,studentswillshootdiagnosticanddemandingskilldrillstobettercontroltheservicepistolandbooststheirabilitiestohitondemand.Shooterswillworkprimarilyatspeedandwillworkuptointegratingmultipleshots,multipletargets,andshortmovement.Theclasswilltouchonback-upgunemploymentandsingle-handedshooting.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Eye/earpro,InclementWeathergear,Pen/Notebook,ServicePistol/holster,Minimum3magazines,350rounds,andOptional(inadditiontoabove):ifyoucarryaback-upGun/Holster/50rounds.Instructor(s):JustinDyal-USMCPatrol/TacticalOrientedMotorVehicleOperations(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NASAClassDescription:Thiscourseisdesignedtoenhancetheofficer’sabilitytomaintaincontroloftheirpatrolvehicleunderstressfulconditions.Wewilldiscussatlengthvehicledynamicsasitrelatestobothhighspeeddrivingandoperatingyourvehicleondaytodaypatrol.Thisintroductiontoour2-dayprogramwilladdressrearwheeldrive,frontwheeldriveandhighcenterofgravityvehicles.Officerswilloperatetheirissuedpatrolvehiclesduringdrillsandskillsevaluations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtoprovidetheirownvehicle(fulloffuel),notebook/pen.Instructor(s):MikeEvock–RFHTacticalMobilityAmbidextrousCarbine(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)ClassDescription:TacticalapplicationoftheM4carbineinvolvingstrongandsupportsideshooting.Thetacticalapplicationofcover.Kitsetuptosupportambidextrousshooting,supportsidefundamentals,ballisticsforcarbinewhencanted90degrees,reloadsstrongandsupportside,contingenciesofonearmoronehandshooting,ambidextrousshootinginandaroundvehicles.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,4mags,650rounds,battlebelt,chestrigorplatecarrier,kneepads,gloves,eyepro,earpro,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):DanBrokos–LeadFaucet

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AMTEC(ALS)SpecialtyImpactMunitionsInstructorCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room708ClassDescription:AMTECLess-LethalSystemsisafullserviceprovideroflesslethalproductstoLawEnforcementandCorrectionagencies.Studentsattendingthisclasswillreceiveaninstructorcertification,notanendusercertificate.Wehavesomeexcitingnewproductswewantoperatorstolearnabouttoseeiftheyfitintotheirlesslethalarsenal.Ourcadreofinstructorshasmanyyearsofonthejobexperienceusinglesslethalproductsandlookforwardtosharingtheseexperienceswithyou.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Penandnotebook,NomexorKevlarfullfingergloves,gasmaskwithCSfilter,contactlenscase,hydrationsource,12gashotgunand37/40mmlauncherifavailableandbodyarmor(optional).Instructor(s):ClayAnderson-AMTECASPTacticalFlashlightInstructor(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–504bClassDescription:Thisisaone(1)dayInstructorLevelCertificationcoursefortacticaluseoftheASPflashlightandTacticalLightcase.ASPhasextractedtheflashlightportionofthe3-dayIntegratedTrainingCoursetoprovidetacticsusingtheflashlighttodistract,disorient,anddisablesubjectsonthestreetwhileenhancingofficerskillset.TheASPtrainerwillreviewbatonstrikesandcuffingproceduresandteachhowtheASPflashlightandTacticalLightCasecombocanintegratewiththesetoolsandbecomeavaluableassetonyourbelt.Thecourseisdesignedtoequipinstructorstoteachpracticalfieldusagesandincludesmulti-usedrills,generaltactics,andexpertsupportincaseoflitigationarisingoutoftraining.ASPwillprovideafreeflashlighttrainingkittoeachparticipantaswellasadditionalproductsfortrainingandpurchase.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.ASPproductswillbeavailableforattendeestouseduringthecourse.Instructor(s):JaredWilliams-ASPInstructorCadreBarricadedSubjects(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–RosewoodClassDescription:Thisclasswilltakeanin-depthlookatbarricadedsuspects,legalconsiderations,tools/gearavailabletoassistwiththisissue,andtacticsinresolvingthesituationinasafeandtacticalmanner.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanMangin–OSPSRTBELOW100Instructor(8Hours)

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–EbonyClassDescription:Overthepast70years,line-of-dutydeathsattributabletoaccidents,preventableeventsorcomplacencyhasremainedunacceptablyhigh.Areviewofdataindicatesthatmanydeathsareduetoofficernegligenceorcarelessness...andcouldhavebeenavoided.Wemustconsiderthefactthatagreatmajorityofthedeathsareinterrelated.SincemostPatrolOfficersarealsotacticalteammembers;itisfairlysimpletoseethecorrelation.Thesedeathsalsooccurintacticaloperations,orworstyet,whilerespondingtotacticalsituations.Wewilldiscussseveralreasonsforthesedeathsandthetacticswecanusetokeepourselvessafeandthoseweworkwith.Wewilldiscussapowerful,lifesavingprogramthatyoucaninitiateinyourownagencythatwillhelpdrivedownlineofdutyinjuriesanddeath.AllattendeestothiscoursewillreceiveinstructormaterialsthatwillhelpyoubuildaBelow100programinyouragency.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):JonathanDavis–OSPSRTCommunicationsOfficerasaCrisisNegotiator(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–GuavaClassDescription:Onedaycourseonthebasicsofcrisisnegotiations,includingcommunicationtechniques,tipsfornegotiations,howtohandlecommondemandsandquestions,suicide,PTSDandDispatcherself-care.Attendeesreceivehand-outswithinformationtotakebacktotheirdispatchcentersforfutureuseandwillhearactualnegotiations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PatriciaWainCovertLockPicking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CypressClassDescription:Thisisaone-day,hands-on-intensivetrainingprogramthatfocusesongainingentrybysuchmethodsaslockpickingandlockbypassing.Thiscourseisofbenefittoanypatrolofficers,tacticaloperators,investigators,probationofficers,conservationofficersaswellasspecializedmilitaryunits.TheCovertLockPickingcourseteachesspecializedmethodsforgainingentryintoavarietyofsecuredstructuresaswellaseverydayapplicationssuchaspadlockedgates,firesafes,desks,filecabinets,strongboxes,andvehicles.Thecoursefocusesonpracticalmethodsofgainingentryanddetailstechniquesonlockpicking,lockbypassinganddefeatingadvancedlockingtechnologiessuchasmagneticdoorlocks,"high-security"locks,andelectronicaccessgates.RealLifeApplications:*Search&ArrestWarrants

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*WelfareChecks*TacticalOperations*ProbationChecks*VehicleSearches*UnsecuredBusinesses&Residence*ConservationChecks*SurveillancePositioning*SituationsWhereSuspects"LosttheKey"StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PatCantlin&CyrilChengCTSImpactMunitionsInstructorCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room706ClassDescription:ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingqualificationcourses.Thecoursewillincludebutnotlimitedto:•IntroductiontoImpactMunitions•WeaponsandMunitions:12ga./37mm/40mm•SingleProjectiles/MultipleProjectiles•OperationalConsiderations–SkipFire/DirectFire•CrowdControlConsiderations(openandcontained)•SingleTargetAcquisition/DynamicEntrySupport•Physiological/PsychologicalEffects•IncidentCaseStudies/LiabilityConsideration•TestData:BluntTrauma/BallisticsandEnergy•DevelopmentofPolicyandProcedures•OperationalScenarios/QualificationCourse•DocumentingTraining/In-ServiceTraining•InstructorDevelopment/Follow-UpProceduresStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmoranddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployinglesslethalmunitions.1-Department37mmSingle(SmoothBore)Launcheror37MultiLauncher,AND1-40mmMultior40MMSingleLauncher12gaugeShotgun.CylinderBoreandclearlymarkedforusewithLessLethal.Instructor(s):PhilShingleton–CTSDefenseTechnologyLessLethalImpactMunitionsInstructorCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room707ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingqualificationcourses.Thecoursewillincludebutnotlimitedto:IntroductiontoImpactMunitionsWeaponsandMunitions:12ga./37mm/40mm

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SingleProjectiles/MultipleProjectilesOperationalConsiderations–SkipFire/DirectFireCrowdControlConsiderations(openandcontained)SingleTargetAcquisition/DynamicEntrySupportPhysiological/PsychologicalEffectsIncidentCaseStudies/LiabilityConsiderationTestData:BluntTrauma/BallisticsandEnergyDevelopmentofPolicyandProceduresOperationalScenarios/QualificationCourseDocumentingTraining/In-ServiceTrainingInstructorDevelopment/Follow-UpProceduresStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmoranddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployinglesslethalmunitions.1-Department37mmSingle(SmoothBore)Launcheror37MultiLauncher,AND1-40mmMultior40MMSingleLauncher12gaugeShotgun.CylinderBoreandclearlymarkedforusewithLessLethal.Instructor(s):KevinBoucher–SafarilandEssentialsInCorrectionalExcellence(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVEClassDescription:CorrectionsOfficerstodayworkinoneofthemostphysicallyandmentallychallengingareaswithinlawenforcement.Traditionally,theprimarytrainingfocushasrevolvedaroundhardskillssuchasfirearms,baton,andself-defense.Whilevitaltoofficersurvival,focusingon“hardskills”aloneisincompleteandcanresultinofficerinjuriesandliabilityforagencies.That’swhyEssentialsinCorrectionalExcellencewascreated.Thiscourseprovidesfront-lineofficersandsupervisorswiththecommunication,threatassessment,andelicitationskillsnecessarytoprotectthemselves,whilesimultaneouslyimprovingthequalityofcontactswithinmatesundertheirsupervision.StudentEquipmentNeeds:AllstudentmaterialsprovidedbyCommandPresence.Instructor(s):RichardT.Judy–CommandPresenceGunFightingfromConcealment-Pistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Range2ClassDescription:ThisclassisgoingtocoverthedynamicaspectsofcarryinganddeployingaconcealedhandgunasaDAILYresponsibility,whileworkingplainclothes,UCoroffduty.Allhandgunpresentationswillcomefromaconcealedholster,(openorclosed/buttondownorpolo/t-shirt,)andallwillbeaddressed.Wewilldiscussgearselection,advantagesanddisadvantagesofpositionsofcarryandmethodsandconsiderations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RequiredKititemsinclude:

• WraparoundEyeProtection

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• Earprotection(electronicpreferred)• Baseballstylehat• Rangefood/WATER• Seasonalweathergear/raingear• STURDYpistolbelt• ProductionHandgun,preferably12roundscapacityorhigher• Singlestack.45'sarefine,justneedtoincreasemagazinecountto8

minimum• ConcealmentHolster-**SEENOTESATBOTTOM**• Doublemagazinecarrier• 4highcapacitymagazinesMINIMUM(8for1911guys)• Acovergarment-Buttondownshirt,sweatshirt,jacket.Howdoyoucarry

concealed?• 800roundsoffactoryammunition• Cleaningkit/lubrication• **HolstersMUSTbecapableofholsteringwithoutuseofthesupport

hand.OldleatherpancakestyleorinsidethewaistbandholstersthatdonotretaintheiropeningwhenthehandgunisremovedareNOTpermitted.**ShoulderrigsARENOTpermitted****SERPAholstersARENOTpermitted**

Instructor(s):MattJacques–VictoryFirstForceonForceAdvancedTactics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:LorainClassDescription:ThisblockofinstructionisdesignedforLawEnforcementpersonnelwhoworkorexecutespecialoperationsinaclosequarterurbanenvironment.ForceonForceAdvancedTacticsfocusesheavilyonforceonforcescenarioswherestudentsmustemployandadapttheirtrainingtosurvivethescenarioagainstwell–armedanddeterminedsuspect(s).Scenarioswillconsistof,butnotlimitedto:building/houseclearing,hostagesituation,activeshooter,andapproachontarget.Bytheendoftheday,officerswillhaverefinedorchangedtheircurrenttacticstobetterachievetheirmission.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtobringforceonforceprotectivegear,100roundsofammunitionofSIMS/UTMandcompatiblepistoland/orrifleplatforms.Instructor(s):EricMcBrideGlockArmorer(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–LeopardwoodClassDescription:Areasoffocusinclude:SafetyRules,SafeActionSystemDesign,FunctionofSafeties,Unloading&Clearing,FieldStripping&Reassembly,DetailDisassembly&ReassemblyofSlide,DetailDisassembly&ReassemblyofReceiver,FireControlComponentConfigurations/Engagement,MultiplePractice

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Disassembly&ReassemblyofEntirePistol,Options/AlternatePartsOffered,Sights/Tools,Diagnostics/TroubleShootingGuides,Review,andWrittenExamination(MinimumRequiredScore80%).StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterialsandsafetymaterials–NoFirearmspermittedinclass.Instructor(s):LynnFreshlyHighRiskRoomEntry(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:TownsendSchoolClassDescription:FranklinCountySWATwillbeintroducingroomclearancetechniquesusedinhighstress/high-risksituations.Theteamwillcoverbasictwotofourmanroomentries,multiplerooms,hallwaymovements,cover,thresholdassessments,angles,non-verbalcommunicationandde-confliction.Thisisafastpacedclassthatwillchallengestudentstothinkontheirfeet.Theclasswillconcludewithscenario-basedtrainingbasedonrealworldexperiences.StudentEquipmentNeeds:BDU’s,paintballmaskandglovesifyouhave(wewillprovideifyoudon't),StudentswillbeexposedtoSimunitions(bringpaddedclothing…iesweatshirt,coverallsarerecommended).Studentsareencouragedtobringlunch.Wearetryingtocoveralotoftopicsinashortperiodoftime.Instructor(s):RayDebolt–FranklinCountySOHowUnmannedAircraftSystems/DronesCanAssistS.W.A.T.Operations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–HS-111LibraryClassDescription:Theworkshopwillcover,discuss,andshowexamplesofhowanUnmannedAircraftSystem(UAS)/DronecanassistinS.W.A.T.Operations.ExampleswillbeshownthroughPowerPoint,photosandvideosofhowtheUAS's/Dronesareused.SomeUAS's/Dronesthatcanbeusedwillbedisplayedforviewinganddiscussionaswellasdifferentcamerasystemsandsensorswillbedisplayed.AlsoproblemsthatmayariseduringS.W.A.T./UAS-DroneOperationswillbediscussed.Withpermissionfromthefacility,timeandairspaceissuesaddressed,livedemonstrationswithvariousUnmannedAircraftSystems(UAS)/Dronesandequipmenttogivetheattendeesabetterunderstandingofhowtheequipmentcanbeused.Demonstrationswillbeoutsideandinsideastructure.Classisanopenforumcourseandquestionsareencouraged.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen,paperandopenmind.AttendeesmaytakephotographsoftheUAS’s/Drones,equipmentandthedemonstrations.Instructor(s):DougDaniels–OPOTAActiveKillerInterdiction(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE-Building600with601forClassroom

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ClassDescription:HighThreatCloseQuarterBattleActiveKillerInterdictionCoursewillbetterprepareofficerstorespondandprevailindynamicactivethreatincidentsbefore,during,andaftertheyoccur.ThecourseprovidesashortlectureonActiveKillerInterdictionandhowitdiffersfromtraditionalactivekillerresponse,andthenwilltrainofficerstorapidlydealwithactivethreatsincrowded,openair,vehicle,andinteriorenvironments.Officerswillpracticeindividualweaponsflowskills,rapidmovementaroundinnocentsandfellowofficer,avoidingfriendlyfire,andworkingasateamprovidingsecurity,maneuver,andfocusedthreatengagementinavarietyofenvironmentusingsimilarprinciplebasedtechniques,tacticsandproceduresineachenvironment.Thecourseendswithamultiplecontactdrill.Thecourseutilizesdrypracticeandforceonforcemarkingcartridgestomaximizerealism.Thereisnolivefire.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Personalprotectivegearforforceonforcemarkingcartridgetraining,Dutygear,Dutyweaponwithsafetydevicefordrypractice,Markingcartridgepistoland/orrifle,and100roundsofmarkingcartridgeammunition.Instructor(s):TrevorThrasher–88TacticalHumanTerrainMapping&BehaviorPatternRecognition(HTMBPR)(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–WisteriaClassDescription:HTMBPRisdesignedforthe21stCenturyLawEnforcementProfessional.Itfocusesonadvancedcriticalthinkingusinganunderstandinginhumanbehaviorpatternstoarticulateanddefenddecisionsmadebytheofficerinthecourseoftheirduties.Itisdesignedtoempowerthelawenforcementofficerandlimitdepartment/organizationliabilitywhilesimultaneouslybuildingcommunityrapportandengagement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen/Pencil/Highlighter,Notebook,Tablet/LaptopComputer,StudentscanweartheirdutyuniformorcasualattireaspertheirUnit/Dept/OrgSOPsorguidance.Instructor(s):JaySeese–SLC2IntermediateDistanceCarbineDeployment(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Range4ClassDescription:Thiscourseisadesignedtogivetheshooterthepropershootingfundamentalsandmindsetneededinalife-or-deathscenariofrom50-300yards.Wehavecarbinesbecausetheyaremorepowerfulthanpistolsandcapableofprecisionatdistance.Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachyouhowtooperateyourcarbineeffectivelyinsuchscenarios.Learnwhatyouandyourweaponarecapableof.Thisisagreatclassforanyonethatisapprehensive,ornoviceshootingattheseranges;realityisyourONLYshotmaybeatdistance.Comeandlearnwhatworks,whatdoesn’twork,andwhy.Learnwhatthebulletdoesonceithitsamedium(window,wall,clothing,etc.)andwhatitdoesagainstsofttissue;learnwhatitdoesat

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distance-forgetwhatHollywoodhastaughtyou.Thiscourseisdesignedtoeducateyoutheshooteronwhattoexpectfromyourbody,yourmind,andequipmentinalife-or-deathscenario.Wedonotrisetotheoccasion,butfalltothelevelofourtraining—don’tfallshortwhenitcounts.Thisisalow-round-countclass—distancecallsforqualitynotquantity.FYI—wewillshootalotofsteel!Courseincludes:Fundamentalsneededforaccuracy(personalandequipment),Targetengagementfrom50-300yards,In-depthdiscussiononincapacitationzones,Ballisticlectureofcommoncarbinecalibersinmediumsandsofttissue,Scenariotraining,Specificincapacitationdrills,Situationspecificshootingpositions,Psychologyofthegunfight,andSpeedandaccuracydrills.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbineofchoicewithqualityopticorsights3ormoremagazines200roundsofrifleammoEarprotection(electronicpreferred)/EyeprotectionSlingandmagazinepouchesWaterhydratingdeviceWeaponlubeandmaintenancetoolsBaggedlunchorsnacksPositiveattitudeandopenmindInstructor(s):DocSpears–ForgeTacticalIntroductiontoExplosiveBreaching(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–TamarindClassDescription:This8hourmodulewillintroducetheofficerstothelatestconcepts,proceduresandtechniquesrelatingtheuseofexplosivebreachingforUSlawenforcementspecialoperationteams.Keyobjectiveswillincludetheimportanceandrelevanceofpossessinganexplosivebreachingcapabilityintoday’sincreasinglyviolentsociety,safetyissues,corechargesforresidentialandcommercialstructures,guidelinesforuse(SOP’s),DOTandATF&Eregulations,andseveralsuccessfuloperationalcasestudies(videos).Theinformationdiscussedanddisseminatedwillbecurrentandconsideredonparwithinternationalbestpractices.Officerswillleavethisclasswithaclearunderstandingofwhy,possessinganexplosivebreachingcapabilityisnowconsideredthenormwithintheUSlawenforcementspecialoperationscommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):AlanBrosnan–TacticalEnergeticEntrySystemsIntroductiontoLawEnforcementTracking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–VillaTentsClassDescription:Studentswillbeintroducedtovisualtrackingskillswithanemphasisonproperfocusinthecriticalfirstminutesofanunfoldingincident.The

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classwillcenteraroundfindingandinterpretingtracksandsupportingdetails.Additionally,thecoursewillfocusonthesmallteamtacticsvitalduringtheinitialphaseoftheoperation.Thiscurriculumisbasedona"comeasyouare"approach.Theskillsetsstressedaredesignedtomakeyoubetterwithwhatyouhaveandemphasizesseizingopportunities,leveragingprimitiveandadvancedtechnology,andpiecingtogetherinformationinordertodeterminethebesttacticstoeffectanarrest.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial,appropriateBDUclothing,platecarriers,longguns,smallbinoculars(optional),inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):AnthonyWinegar–NationalParkServiceLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room722ClassDescription:AGSwillbeconductingaone(1)dayexcerptfromourLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(LEPO)course.Thiscoursewillberepeatedon3separatedaysduringtheconference.Studentswilllearnprotectiveoperationwalkingformationsanddiscusseachofthemember’sresponsibilities.Alongwithformations,wewilldiscussarrivalsanddepartureswithmembersoftheformationandaprincipal.Firsthalfofthedaywillbeinsideoftheclassroom,whilesecondhalfwillbeoutsideapplyingthewalkingformationsandarrivalsanddepartures.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanHillis–AlexanderGlobalStrategiesMagpulCoreCarbineLevel1(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:CampPerry–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:Introductorycarbinetrainingprogramdesignedtoprovideyouwiththefundamentalskillsofweaponsmanipulationandmarksmanship.Focusingonourprincipalsofmindset,marksmanship,manipulation,andmovement,you’llhaveasolidfoundationtobuildonasyourtrainingprogresses.Byfirststartingwithproperweaponsmanipulationtechniques,you’llmoveonintothefundamentalsofmarksmanshipwithchallengingdrillstoevaluateskillsandprogress.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbine,sling,500roundsofammunition,platecarrierorchestrig,earandeyeprotection,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):JohnTymkowicz–MagpulNoFailPistolCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–VehicleBayClassDescription:ThePresscheckConsultingNoFailPistolcourseisdesignedtoequippatrolandtacticalofficerswiththeskillstomakehighrisk/highrewardpistolshotsincriticalsituations.Thiscoursewillenablethestudenttocontinuetodevelopandmaintaintheseskillsthroughtheuseofclear,repeatablestandards.

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StudentEquipmentNeeds:Dutyhandgunandholster,500roundsofhandgunammunition,eye/earprotection,andinclementweathergear.Instructor(s):ChuckPressburg–PresscheckConsultingPlainClothesLawEnforcementCounterTerrorismResponse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room309ClassDescription:TheLE-CTResponseandLowVisibilityOperations/NextGenWarfarecourseisdesignedtoprovideinsightintotheworldofgovernmentSmallUnitCounterTerrorismsTactics,withanemphasisinLowVisibilityOperations.ThesetacticsarecurrentlybeingutilizedbyspecialteamsthroughoutEuropeandtheMiddleEast,andcreditedtosavingliveswhensecondscount.Theobjectiveoftheeight(8)hourseminaristoprovideanoverviewofteamstructure,commandandcontrol,equipment,communications,weapons,anddeployment.Ourgoalistoprovokethoughtanddiscussionforhowteamswilltacklethenextgenerationofwarfare.TheinstructorcadrehavefoundationsasUSMarines,havingservedonLawEnforcementTacticalTeams,aswellasestablishedCounterTerrorismunitswithintheIntelligenceCommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:NotepadandPen;Lowvisibilityclothing(i.e.bluejeans,t-shirts,clothing)thatworksinthesurroundingenvironment.Handgun,SubgunorSBR,Platecarrier/chestrigs/orbandoleer,helmet,Medkit,commsgear.Instructor(s):Danny“Gator”Pritbor–FirebaseGatorSERE(Survival,Escape,Resistance,andEvasion)TacticsforUCandPlainclothesOfficers(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room701ClassDescription:Thiseighthourclassisdesignedtoprovideparticipantswithpractical,handsonskillsinaddressingviolentsituationswhenworkinginplainclothesorundercover,whenforceescalationoptionsarelimited,andwheninconfinedenvironments(suchasinsideavehicle).TheclassincludesaSERE(Survival,Escape,Resistance,andEvasion)componentthatwouldteachofficershowtodefeatrestraints;adefensivetacticscomponent-teachinghandgundisarmsinextremeclosequarters,andvehicleinterdictionasapartofofficerrescuetactics.Thisisafastpacedanddynamicclass.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Officersshouldcomeinplainclothesandaconcealableholster.Iftheyhaveatraininggunfortheirholstertheyshouldbringthataswell.Instructor(s):BKBlankchtein–MasadaTacticalPatrolRifleProblemSolver(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Bay3ClassDescription:PatrolRifleProblemSolverisdesignedtoincreasetheskillandproficiencyofexperi

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encedindividualofficersworkingaloneorinateamenvironment.Thecoursefocusesinincreasingofficerproficiencyinweaponmanipulation,problemsolvingandtacticaldecisionmakingbasedonenvironmentalfactors.Thisisafast-pacedcoursewithintermittentstressandlittledowntime.TopicsInclude:• Safetyasitrelatestocarbineemployment• Readypositionsandpresentation• Postengagementconsiderations• Speed/emergencyreload• Criticalcommunication• Manipulationandstoppageproblemsolving• Handgun,speedandprecision• Handgunmanipulation• Deployingthesecondaryweapon• Transitioningfromsecondarytoprimary• Fullandhalfsupportsideengagement• Changinglevels• Positionalproblemsolving• WorkingthroughproblemsasateamStudentEquipmentNeeds:Zeroedrifle,Handgun,Dressandwearequipmentthatwouldbecommonforrifleemploymentsituations,350-450roundsofrifle/carbineammunition,100-200roundsofhandgunammunition,FluidsandLunch.Wewilltakea30-minutelunch,sopleasebringyours.Instructor(s):DanielShawPerformancePistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–50-MeterRangeClassDescription:ThepurposeofthisPOIistostrengthentheeffectivenessofofficersthroughmaximizingshootingperformance.Formostlawenforcement,thehandgunservesasTHEprimaryweaponsystem/life-line.Withthisinmind,it'simportanttotraintoahighstandardwiththatweapon.Exampletopicscovered:-Sightingmethodsandconsiderations-Propertriggerresetandcadencecontrol-Subconsciousthrottlecontrol-Targettransitioning-Shootingonthemove-Self-trainingconsiderationsStudentEquipmentNeeds:800rounds,Holster/Dutybelt,abilitytocarry1-3extramags,andanopenmind.Instructor(s):TomBullinsPistolDiagnostics(8Hours)

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ARESInc.–Range12ClassDescription:PistolDiagnosticswillgivethestudenttheabilityandknowledgenecessarytorecognizeandselfdiagnoseissuesheorshemaybehavingandtofixthoseissuesthroughabetterunderstandingofthefundamentalsofmarksmanshipastheyrelatetothepistol.Wewillbreakdownthefundamentalsintermsthatmakesensetoyou,thatyou'llbeabletotakebackwithyoutoincreaseyourconfidenceandcompetencewithyourpistol.Ifyou'vebeenfrustratedwithyourpistolmarksmanshiporwouldsimplyliketotunethingsup,thisistheclassforyou.Youwillnotbeleftbehindinthisclass,wewillfixyou!StudentEquipmentNeeds:Needtobringduty/offdutypistol.Eye&EarPro,Handgun,3mags,Holster,MagPouch,300roundsofammunition,BallCap,Sunscreen,Water,inclementweathergear,andanOpenMind.Instructor(s):RussLyonsPointBlankAdvanceCombatShieldCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:SanduskyCountySportsmanClub–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:Instructorswillbetrainedtodeploytheshieldsinanoperationwithgreatmobility,flexibilityandaccuracywithoutriskofmalfunctionstotheweaponsystem.Operatorswilllearntoadjustanddeploytheshieldinanyenvironmentanddefeatthreatswithouthesitationandwithconviction.Operatorswilllearnhowtofixmalfunctionswithbothhandsandfightinanoffensivemodewithbothweaponsystems(RIFLEandSIDEARM)incorporatingStanding,Kneeling,Prone,Movementdrills,MultipleTargetdrills,VehicleAssault,Rescues,andTeamMovementdrills,HandtoHandShieldCombat…takeawaytechniques.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pistol:Minimumof3Magazines,Submachine/Rifle:Minimumof3Magazines,Ammunition:500RoundsforPistol,500RoundsforSubmachineGunorRifle,Wrap-AroundEyeProtection,EarProtection,Hat,Sunscreen,MosquitoRepellant,Water,andSackLunch,andAppropriateClothingfortheClimate.***AllWeaponsMustbeCLEANEDANDWELLLUBEDInstructor(s):MikeOtt–PointBlankPrinciplesofHostageRescueOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:TownsendSchoolClassDescription:Inthiscoursewewilldiscusstacticsforresolvinghostagesituations,theemergencyanddeliberateassaultteam,dynamicentryandroomclearingtechniques,hostageandsuspecthandling,discussiononnightoperations,multi-teamandmulti-entrypointsandplanningconsiderations,andtheuseoftheballisticshield(s)duringhostagerescueoperations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial,Trainingweapon(orsafeweapon)fordryfiretraining.Instructor(s):RobTrivino–EvergreenTactics

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RedDotPistolsforLawEnforcement(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Range1ClassDescription:InpartnershipwithGlock,SafarilandandRavenConcealment,studentsthatdonothaveapistolwithanopticcanuseaGlock34Gen5equippedwithareddotoptic(courtesyofGlock)andholstertheweaponinaSafarilandorRavenConcealmentholster.Studentsthathavetheirownpistolandreddotcomboarewelcometobringit.RedDotsonpistolsarebecomingmorepopularasoptionsforcarryanddutyweapons.Manyareconcernedwiththetrainingcurvenecessarytotakefulladvantageofthetechnology.TopicsCovered:•Zeroingyourreddot•TheDrawandhowtostopfishingforthedot•Reddotsupclose•Reddotsatdistance•Speed:Efficiencyofdrawandpresentation•Dottracking:Grip,stance,dotmovement,predictability•Howtogetbetteronyourown.Dryfireforskillbuilding.Livefireforconfirmation•RedDotMaintenance•Targettransitions•Shootingonthemove.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RDSequippedpistolandholster(NoSerpas)ifyouhaveone.Ifnot,Glock,SafarilandandRavenConcealmenthavesponsoredtheclass,andwillbeprovidingRDSequippedpistolsandholstersforstudentswhodonotyethaveanRDSpistolsystem.Willneedeyeanearpro,inclementweathergear,StreamlightTLR1orSurefire300A,B,orUmodelweaponmountedlight,250roundsofammo.Ifusingaloanergun,bring250roundsoffactoryloaded9mm.Instructor(s):ScottJedlinski–ModernSamuraiProjectPerformanceGunFightingOne-DayMod(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRangeClassDescription:Participantsinthiscourseshouldhaveacoreunderstandingofmarksmanshipfundamentalsandstrongweaponshandlingskills.Buildingonthesefundamentals,participantswillbeinstructedinhighperformanceskillsandwillpracticetechniquestoenablethemtosuccessfullyperforminfirearmengagements.Topicscoveredwillinclude:WeaponZeros,Safety,Grip,Stance,Accuracy,Speed,Positions,MultipleThreats,Reloads,Malfunctions,ShootingontheMove,andOpenMindset.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,ServiceablePistol,3RifleMagazines,PouchesforRifleMagazines,3PistolMagazines,PouchesforPistolMagazines,300RifleRounds/250PistolRounds,RifleSling,EyeandEarProtections,andServiceableHolster.Instructor(s):JaredReston–RestonGroupRoninTacticalPistolCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:IzaakWaltonLeague–100-YardRangeClassDescription:Thiswillbeatacticalpistolcoursefocusingonthetacticalfundamentalsandstrategyofatacticalpistol.Theinstructionwillconsistofpistolmarksmanshipfundamentalsandhowthatrelateswhileunderstress.Officerswillbetaughthowtoquicklyevaluatethethreat,engageandneutralizethethreatandconductsituationalawarenesscheckswhymovingtocontrolpoints.OfficerswillbetaughtmovingandshootingtacticsandcriticaltaskskillsprovenonthebattlefieldsbySpecialOperationssoldiers.Officerswillwalkawaywithprovenmindsetsandpistoltacticsthatwillbetterenhancetheiroperationalcapabilitiesandsurvivability.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Semi-Autopistol(norevolvers),4pistolmagazine,500rdsofballammunition,EyesProtection,EarsProtection,Longpantsandclosedtoeshoes,PistolHolster,Magazineholdersfor2Mags,SWATKit(Optional),TacticalDutyBelt,NotebookandPen,andWater.Instructor(s):TuLam–RoninTacticsSearchWarrantPlanning(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–MangroveClassDescription:ThisclasswillfocusontheplanningprocessforbothSWATandNarcoticssearchwarrants.Theclasswilldiscussandoutlinethescoutprocessalongwiththenecessaryinformationneededtocompleteanoperationsplanforasearchwarrant.Differentoptionsforoperationplanswillbepresented.ThisclassisgearedtowardthosewhowillbetaskedwithcompletingsearchwarrantplansfortheiragencyorSWATteam.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytodoascout/intelgatheringandcompleteasearchwarrantoperationsplan.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen,Paper,Laptopiftheyhaveone.Instructor(s):DetectiveSeanHumphreyandOfficerRossNagy–DaytonPoliceSigSauerAcademyP320Armorer(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–ZebrawoodClassDescription:IntroductiontoSIGSAUERSIGP320pistol,ExaminationoftheP320safetysystems,completedisassemblyandassemblyprocedures:slides,frames,magazines,athoroughexaminationofallpistoloperations,Inspectionprocedures,troubleshooting,operationalfunctionchecks,sights:installation,adjustment,andalternativemaintenancemethods.Inordertoreceiveacertificateofcompletion,studentswillattend8hoursoftrainingandpassawrittentest.Studentswilldemonstrateproperdisassembly,assembly,understandingoftheoperatingsystems,andproperpartsreplacement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):Lt.DennisCarroll(Ret.)Smith&WessonPISTOLArmorerCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:Kalahari–Portia ClassDescription:ThiscourseisdesignedforSmith&WessonM&PM2.0centerfireDutyPistols.Focuswillbeonnomenclature,fieldstrippingandmaintenance,safetiesandsafetychecks,detaileddis-assembly,andtroubleshootingandminorrepairs.Performinglessonsrepeatedlywillinsuregoodhands-oninstructionforabetterunderstandingofthisfirearm.3-yearcertification.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen&Paper(Smith&Wessonwillprovideallweapons)Instructor(s):RickSheneTacticalBreaching(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:CampPerry–LiveFireShootHouseClassDescription:ThiscourseisdesignedtoenhancetheskillsofthelawenforcementorSWATofficerintheartandscienceoftacticalbreaching.StudentswillbetaughtthemosteffectiveandusefulbreachingtechniquesutilizedbySWATTeamsand/orTaskForcesinbothresidentialandcommercialenvironments.TaughtbycurrentClevelandFBISWATbreachers,trainingtopicswillinclude:conceptsandprinciplesofbreaching,reconnaissance,planning,deployment,safetyconsiderations,equipmentselection,andlessonslearned.Therewillbefive(5)hands-onstationsconsistingofram/halligan,cutsaw,breakandrake,teamtactics/actionsatthebreachandshotgunbreaching.StudentEquipmentNeeds:•SWATteamtraininguniformorequivalentconsistingoflongpantsandlongsleeves(Note:Itisrecommendedthatstudentswearold/trainingclothesduetosparksfromsaw)•Leatherbootsarealsorecommended(Note:avoidtrailshoesorbootsthathavenylonassparksfromsawandslagcanburnthroughfootwearcausingburns/injurytofoot)•Gloves•BallisticBodyArmor(Note:tobewornatshotgunbreachingstation)•Helmet •Goggles(Note:wraparoundglassesarenotadequate)•HearingProtection•Balaclava/hood(Note:toprotecthead/neckfromfallingglassduringbreakandrakestation)Safety:Wewillbeusingsimunitionsduringsomeofthetraining.Donotbringanyliveammunitionorweaponsontothetrainingsite.Wewillprovideblankroundsfortheshotgunbreachingstation.Instructor(s):JohnBreen-ClevelandFBISWATTacticalRappellingandContingencyEgress(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:AmusementAles

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ClassDescription:SWATOperatorswillreviewknots,improvisedanchorsandon-ropefundamentalswithcurrentkitreviewandplacement.Primarytrainingfocuswillbecontingencyplanningandexecutionofemergentoperator,teamandhostage/victimegressandrescuefromelevatedpositions.Introductiontotacticalinfiltrationandoverwatchpositions.Newequipmentwillbeintroduced;team’scurrentequipmentmaybeused.RevacUSAwillhaveonropeequipmentavailableforallstudentsifdepartmentsareunabletoprovide.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Teamtraininguniform(olderBDU’srecommended,astheywillgetabused)Gloves,Appropriateboots/footwear,Helmet,bumphelmet,currentteamrope,equipmentharness,hardware,ropeetc.(Revacwillprovideallequipmentfortrainingifstudentsdonothaveequipmentavailable)Platecarriers/Vests(nomagazines,ammunitionetc)Trainingweaponsifavailable.Instructor(s):DanRussell–REVACUSATacticalLadderOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–306ClassDescription:Basicintroductiontoapplyingmultiplebreachandladderoperationstoyourwarrantservicetactics.Atwo-hourpowerpointwillreviewtheoryandapplicationaswellasthedevelopmentofaladdercomponent.Theclasswillthenconductpracticalexerciseswiththeintentionofgivingthestudentabasicunderstandingofladderdeploymentaccompaniedbybreachandholdtechniquesforsecondstorywindows.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Helmet,glovesandeyeprotectionInstructor(s):DarinKarbler–DTUTheDeathofDefensiveTactics:HowtoStopRelyingonWhat'sKillingUs(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–Acacia ClassDescription:Areyoutiredofsymbolic"box-checking"DTthatyourofficerslaughatandcreatemoreinjuriesintrainingthanitpreventsinthestreet?Areyoureadyforafreshapproach?ThisclasswillshowyouhowtocreativelydestroythelegacyDTsystemsthathaveneverworkedandreplacethemwithsimpleconceptsandmethodsthatdo.Youwillalsolearnwhytostopusingtheterm"DefensiveTactics"andreplaceitwithanew,Serviceablestandardthatredefineshands-onuseofforcefortoday'sLEprofessional.THISISAWORKINGCLASS.YOUWILLLEARNBYDOING.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Comfortableclothingthatallowfreedomtomove,cleanathleticshoes.Instructor(s):ChiefMatthewVanyo–TalonGlobalTrainingtoHerStrengths:SmallChangesforBigResultsinFemaleOfficerSubjectControl(8Hours)

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CrownPalmClassDescription:ThisclassisbuiltaroundtheconceptofNeed-BasedTraining.Thisconceptstatesthatsmallalterationsinbothstrategyandmechanicscanproduceexponentialresultsinperformance.Need-BasedTrainingasappliedtosubjectcontrolforfemaleofficersisoneoftheareasinwhichtheForceManagementSystemhasre-engineeredtheentireparadigm.Femaleofficersshouldnolongerbepigeonholedintotrainingatlevelsfarbelowtheircapabilitybybeingforcedtotraininsystemsdesignedformen.Theywilllearntodeliverthesamelevelsofperformanceastheirmalecounterpartsbyutilizingstrategiesandmethodsbuiltspecificallyforthem.Thisclassisforfemaleofficersonly.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Cleanathleticshoesandcomfortableclothingthatallowsfreedomtomove.Instructor(s):EricKohtz–TalonGlobalUrbanK9DeploymentTactics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyFairgroundsClassDescription:ThiscoursewillcoverthechallengesallK9TeamsfacewhendeployingforasuspectinanUrbanEnvironment.Someofthefollowingtopicswillbecoveredinthiscourse;TrackingversusAirScent,TerrainChangeEffects,K9TransitionZones,FocusedTunnelsofOdor,EffectsofWindanditsImportancewhendeploying.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Patrol/TacticalK9Gear,Dutygearandclothingforweather,andBiteSuitand/orSleeve.Instructor(s):MikePennington–StormDogTacticalUrbanSniperWorkshop(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:SanduskyCountySportsmanClub–300&CowboyClassDescription:StudentswillconductrangeandpracticalexercisesinaUrbantacticalenvironment.Thesewillinclude,buildingandengagingtargetsfromurbanhide-sites,tacticalobservationexercise,andengagingtargetsfromanelevatedposition.StudentEquipmentNeeds:SniperWeaponsSystem,100rds,Call-OutGear,LawnChair,Lunch/Drinks,HearingandEyeProtection.Instructor(s):ChadWilliams–OSSViolenceofMind:PrimalViolence,CriminalMindsetandCounterAmbush(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–802

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ClassDescription:Auniqueperspectiveontheviolentthreatsyouface.Hearaninsiderperspectivefromsomeonewholivedandsurvivedinthatviolentcriminalunderworldworldfor25years,withanarticulationonhowtohackthehumanprocessorbyunderstandinghowthathardcoremindsetiscreated,andwhatwecandotobegincultivatingthemindsettopreparetomeetthemhead-onwiththeprofessionalism.Theprimaryfocusofthiscourseisinstructingpeopletodealwiththeapexpredator,orHigh-OrderCriminal,whilepushingoneselftoahighlevelofprofessionalism.Whileconventionalself-defenseandlawenforcementtrainingmaybesufficienttohandlethelessintelligentandlowskilledassailant,thistypeoftrainingfailsdrasticallywhenappliedtothepredatorthathashigh-orderthinkingskills.Participantswillgainanunderstandingofthedifferentlevelsofcriminalattack,andwilllearnhowtofocustheirstudyandtrainingtodealwiththesavvy,non-stereotypicalpredatorwithhigh-orderthinkingskills.Thefocusistoidentifyandunderstandthehigh-orderpredator,andtolearnhowtonotonlydealwiththem,buttoawakenandcultivatethehigh-orderpredationskillswithinyouwhilemaintainingahighlevelofprofessionalism.Ourorientationisthefoundationofeverydecisionmakingprocessweengagein.Wewillexaminehowthatorientationiscreated,andwhatwecandotoalterourdecision-makingperformancethroughtrainingandconditioning.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):VargFreeborn–OneLifeDefenseFemaleHandgunConcepts(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)ClassDescription:Thiscourseisgearedtowardstheintermediateshooterwhowantstoreinforcetheirfundamentalsandwillteachthemthetechniquesanddrillstomasterthem.Studentswillreviewconceptssuchasgrip,triggercontrol,sightalignment,sightpicture,andstanceandpracticeclearingmalfunctions.Theaimofthiscourseistogivethestudentconfidenceandtheskillsetnecessarytosuccessfullyengageandneutralizealethalthreatinasafemanner.Studentswillbeabletoapplynewlytaughtprincipleinlive-fireexercisesontherangeTopicsthatwillbecovered:●Gear●Ammunition●Grip●IronSight/RedDots●Stance●Loading/Unloading/Reloading●Presschecking●MultipleCarryPositions●Transitions●Sightgears●Immediateactiondrills●Postengagementfollowthrough.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Ammunition:Minimum300rds.,Dutybelt,BallisticVest,Pistolwithholster,Minimumof3magazinesfordoublestack,Minimumof5magazinesforsinglestack,Magazinepouches,Ballisticeyeprotection,Ear

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protection,andBrimmedhat.Alsorecommendedequipment:Hydration,Snacks,raingear,sunscreen,andinsectrepellant.Instructor(s):SangLee–LETrainingConcepts

WednesdayJune6&ThursdayJune7–16HourBlocksArmoredVehicleTacticalOperations(IncludingMRAP)(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NASAClassDescription:Attheendofthiscourseofinstruction,thestudentwill:1.Beabletounderstandthehistoricalbasisofarmor.2.Beabletoconductstandardmaintenance.3.Beabletounderstandpropervehiclestorage.4.Beabletooperatearmorinurbanandruralterrain.5.Beabletoconducthastyarmorrecoveryandtowing.6.Beabletoconductcrewrescueandrecoveryofpersonnel.7.Beabletoconducttacticalmandownrescuedrillsw/armor.8.Beabletoconductnaturaldisasterrescuew/armor.9.Beabletomitigate/surviveelectrocutionandwaterhazardsw/armor.10.Beabletodeployvehicleramforbreachordeconstruction.StudentEquipmentNeeds:ArmoredVehicle,Fullkit(MANDATORY–GlovesandHelmet).Instructor(s):KurtJosephDelia–DeliaTacticalIntermediateDistanceSniperOperations(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ARESInc.–Range15ClassDescription:Thiscoursewillfamiliarizethebeginner-Advancedlevelsniperswithproperequipment/shootersetup,zeroing,trackingdrills,mythsandtheories,Emergencyloading,malfunctionclearing,stressdrills,accuracydrills,endurancedrills,datacollection15-maxdistanceofrangeavailable,shooter/spotterdialogueandtechniques,supportedshootingtechniques,unsupportedshootingtechniques,efficiencydrillsandmultipletargetIdentificationandengagement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Allofficersmusthavetheirstandardcalloutgear/equipmentanduniform.AllriflesshouldshootMOAorbetter,approx.250roundsofmatch/DUTYammunitiononlyandallopticsMUSTbeascopewithtacticaltypeturretsformakingcompensationadjustments.OfficersarehighlyrecommendedtohaveaManfrottotypetripodsuitableforengagingtargetsinthestandingpositionandeitherHOGSaddleorRoguePrecisiontypeshootingsupportattachedtotheirtripod.Instructor(s):JerodJohnson–STATrainingGroupOperationalRiskMitigationforSWAT(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–Sagewood

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ClassDescription:Theabilitytorecognize,evaluateandmitigaterisktopersonnelduringcomplextrainingandoperationsinherenttotheSWATenvironmentisacriticalskillforcurrentandfutureteamleaders.Thiscoursewillprovideinstructiononevaluatingandprocedurallymitigatingrisk.Theformatwillincludelecture,casestudies,andprotocolstobeinstitutedtolimitexposureandreducepotentiallydestructiveoutcomes.Formatsfordocumentation,crisisdecision-making,andproblemsolvingmethodologiesareincludedasareequipmentandtechnologyreviewsassociatedwithriskmitigation.Theinstructorwillprovidepersonalexamplesfromhisextensivemilitaryandlawenforcementspecialoperationscareers.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s):RandyWatt–OgdenPoliceDepartment,UtahRescueTaskForce(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:WoodlandSchoolClassDescription:Thiscoursewillexpandyourunderstandingofrescuetaskforceconceptsforactiveshooter,terroristormasscasualtyincidentswiththegoalofsavinglives.Thecourseisdesignedfortacticallymindedprofessionalsfromlawenforcement,fire,andmedicalfields.RTFconceptscombinetheintegrationofPoliceandFire/EMS,workingwithinawarmzonetogetimmediatemedicalcaretovictimsintheseevents.TrainingtopicswillincludeRTFconcepts,TECC(TacticalEmergencyCriticalCare),CriticalIncidentManagement,UnifiedCommandandICS,teamintegrationandmovement,PPE,skillstationandscenarioswithroleplayers.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Classroommaterialfornotetaking.RTFequipmentfromyouragency,ifavailable:FIRE/EMS/MEDICpersonnel-BallisticHelmet,Vest,MedicSupplies.Lawenforcementpersonnel-dutygearyouwoulduseonactiveshootercalls.Instructor(s):ScottRussell–OTOASimunitionInstructorandSafetyCourse(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room801ClassDescription:ProvidestudentswithsubstantialhandsonexperiencewithSimunition(R)FX(R)trainingammunitiontechnologyconversionkitsandprotectivegear.Thiscoursealsohands-oninstructioninscenariobasedtrainingprogramdevelopment.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Utilityuniform,gunbeltwithholsterandmagpouch.Simunitionconvertedguniftheyhaveone.Instructor(s):MichaelP.Chin-SIMUNITIONSLR15AR15/M16/M4Armorer(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–Aloeswood

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ClassDescription:Armorerswillbecertifiedinthepropermaintenance,care,andrepairoftheseweaponssystems,includingsemi-autoandselect-firetriggersystems.ThiscoursecoversallM16/AR15/M4typeweaponssystemsmadeandtheirvariants.ThisprogramfollowstheManufacturer’sguidelinesandistaughtbyFBIandNRACertifiedInstructors.Hereisabriefoverviewofwhatiscovered:HistoryoftheWeapon,CyclesofFunction,GeneralDisassembly&Assembly,IdentificationofCommonProblemsandParts,Nomenclature,IdentificationofGroupComponents,Semi,Burst,andFullAutoPartsandConversions,CompleteArmoringDisassembly/Assembly,BarrelReplacement,CleaningandMaintenance,BallisticIssues,GasSystem,PartsInterchangeability,includingBrands,Headspace,FiringPinProtrusion,TriggerJobs,ChamberInspectionandIssues,Troubleshooting,diagnosis&repair,Gauging,Inspections,Stress&IntervalIssues,AccessoriesandCustomizing,ToolOptionsandSelection,IronSights,Optics,SOP/MODAccessoriesandAdditions,andSuppressors&TimingIssuesStudentEquipmentNeeds:BringaRifletoworkon.Studentsneedtosupplytheirownrifle,andcleaningequipment.Thisallowsyoutogetfamiliarwithyourownconfigurationandmodifications.Youwillbeabletogiveitathoroughcleaning,inspection,andgaugingforwear.Youarewelcometobringmorethanonerifle.Alltoolswillbesupplied.Instructor(s):Greg“Sully”Sullivan–SLR15SuicidalJumperRescue(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:FirelandsHospital–ERClassroomClassDescription:TheclassincorporatesthecoordinatedeffortsofPatrol,Supervisors,SWATandNegotiatorsasitappliestotheSuicidalJumper.ThistacticemphasizestheimportanceofsafetyfortherespondingLEcommunitywiththeultimategoalofsavinglives.StudentNeeds:Rappelratedwaistbelt(underthesambrownestyle),rappelline,andhardware.Instructor(s):Sr.Cpl.ChristianD’Alesandro(retired)andSr.Cpl.ScottMcDonnoldDallasSWATSWATTeamLeader(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room101ClassDescription:Theteamleadercourseisdesignedtoteachyoueverythingyouneedtoknowtoeffectivelyleadofficersonhigh-riskmissions.Wecovereverythingfromsettingstandards,selection&trainingofpersonnel,&combatleadershipandmindset.Theclasswillteachyouhowtoplan,coordinateandleadonavarietyofmissions.Weusenumeroustabletopexercisestodrivethelessonslearnedhomeforwarrantservice,barricadedsubjectsandhostageincidents.Thisclassisappropriateforanyofficerorsupervisorwhoisinapositiontoleadofficersduringhigh-riskoperations.

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StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterialandathumbdrive.Instructor(s):BillBlowers–TapRackTacticalVehicleHighThreatCloseQuarterBattle(16Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:SanduskyRangeClassDescription:VehicleCQBisanacceleratedshootingclassfocusedonpositionalshootingandacriticallookathowwehavehistoricallyfoughtinandaroundvehicles.Studentswillpushtheboundariesof“traditional”coverandconcealmentutilizingvariouscarsandtrucksinatrue3Denvironment.Drillswillincorporatecriticalweaponemploymentwhileengagingthreatsin,around,from,overandundervehicleswithaheavyemphasisonproblemsolving.Liveballisticdemoswithavarietyofammunitionwillbeconductedastheclassexploresballisticdeflection,deformation,penetration,andterminaleffectindirectcorrelationtovariousvehiclemediums.Bothdaysofthiscoursewillbelongdays,socomeprepared.StudentEquipmentNeeds:

• Handgunwithatleast3magazines(5ifsinglestack)andmagazinepouch.• Holstermustattachviathebelt(paddleholstersarenotallowed).Holsters

mustprovideanactiveorpassiveretentionondeviceandbeabletokeeptheholsterinplacewhilerunningormovinginandoutofawkwardpositions.NoSERPAorVanguardtypeholsters.

• 800roundshandgunammunition.• CATorSOFTTQonyourpersonismandatoryanIFAKisrecommended.• Cleaningkitandgunlube.• Eyeprotectiononandelectronicearprotectionon.• Longsleeveshirt,gloves,kneepadsaremandatory.Elbowpadsandshemagh

(facewrap)areoptional.• NormalCCWorFulldutybelt/tacticalloadout(yournormalworkorEDC

setup).• Notepad,penandpermanentmarker.• Waterandsnacks.

Instructor(s):WillPetty–CentrifugeTraining

WednesdayJune6–ThursdayJune7-FridayJune8–24HourBlocksMACTAC-UrbanTactics/CloseQuarterBattleTacticalSkillsCourse(24Hours)ClassTime:0800–1600eachdayClassLocation:OttawaCountyFairgroundsClassDescription:ThiscourseisdesignedasanadvancedActiveThreat/UrbanTactics/CQBcoursethatwillfocusonthespecializedtacticalskillsetsthatofficerscanutilizewhenfacedwithheavilyarmed,violentoffendersinanurbanenvironment.ThecoursewillhighlighttheMACTACcurriculum.Thetechniques,tacticsandskillstaughtwillassistofficersinlimitingthescopeofthecrisis,

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containingandpreventingtheescapeofarmeddangerousoffenders,rescuingdownedofficers/personsandstoppingon-goingviolenceutilizingintegrated,smallunitfireandmaneuvertechniques&tactics.AttendeesshouldbeproficientinbasicCQBandActiveThreat/RapidDeploymentTechniquesandTactics.Theclassisanadvancedtacticscourseandisspecificallydesignedtobuildonthebasictacticalskillsthatofficersalreadypossess.DAY1:2HoursClassroom:IntroductiontoUrbanTactics/ActiveThreatResponse/RecentIncidentReviews/SmallUnitTechniques&Tactics.5HoursTacticalTraining:Individual&SmallUnitMovementTechniques&Tactics/UseofCover&Barricades/High-LowCornerClears/DangerAreaCrossing/EmergencyMedicalProtocolsDay2:TacticalTrainingallDay:SmallUnitFire&Maneuver/2OfficerBuddyTeam/3OfficerContactTeams/6OfficerSquadTactics/UrbanAreaSearchTechniques/ImmediateActionDrills/ArrestTeams/EngagementsinandaroundVehicles/RealisticForce-on-ForceScenarioBasedTrainingDay3:TacticalTrainingallDay:RealisticForce-on-ForceScenarioBasedTraining.Officerswillparticipateinaseriesofscenarioswithliveroleplayersthatwillallowthemtoutilizetheurban/CQBskillsetslearnedandpracticedtolocate,engageandstopheavilyarmedviolentoffendersinanurbanenvironment.Thescenarioswillprogressthroughthedayincomplexityandculminateinanintegratedscenariorequiringtheentireclasstodeployandmanageanactiveterroristsituation.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Thecourserequireseveryattendeetobeequippedwithaconvertedpatrolrifleandpistolthatcanshootmarkingcartridges.UTM/Simunition/Force-on-Forceareallacceptablebrands.Air-Softtrainingpistolsandriflesarealsoacceptable.PaintBallweapons&ammunitionareNOTACCEPTABLEandwillnotbeallowedinthecourse.Eachattendeeisalsorequiredtobringthefollowingequipment:DepartmentVehicle–Mandatory(onevehicleifmultipleOfficersfromthesamedepartment)BallisticVestDutypistolBeltw/pistolPatrolRifle/LongGunw/Sling"Police"identifyingouterclothing/vestDepartmentBallCap–W/"Police"ProtectiveImpactResistantSafetyGlassesKneePadsGlovesSimuntion,UTM,forpistolANDLongGunsANDAmmunitionforeach.OTOAdoesnotprovideforceonforcegearforthiscourse.

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Eachattendeeisalsorequiredtobringthefollowingequipment–cont.Water/SportDrinkstoMaintainHydration250RifleMarkingCartridges–anycolor–aslistedabove.50PistolMarkingCartridges–anycolor–aslistedabove.InclementWeatherGear–Themajorityofthecourseisoutside-wewilltrainrainorshineSunScreen/BugRepellantBagLunchforeveryday–wedonotleavethetrainingsiteforlunch.Instructor(s):VictorGarcia–ITOATacticalDispatchUnit(TDU)–CrisisCommunicationsforTacticalIncidentCommand(24Hours)ClassTime:0800–1600eachdayClassLocation:EHOVE–Room307ClassDescription:ThisclasswillintroducetheexperienceddispatchertoCrisisCommunicationsandprovidethetoolstobepreparedfornaturalorman-madedisasters,tacticalsituations,oranylarge-scaleevents.NMSICS100and700minimumpreferredtoattend.DayOne:Studentswilldiscussandlearnthequalitiesofatacticaldispatcherandthevigorousrequirementsofthisspecialassignment;studentswillevaluatethedifferenttypesofsituationsthattheTacticalDispatchUnit(TDU)couldbeutilizedfor;theimportanceofIncidentCommandSytem(ICS),emergencymanagementandtheContinuityofOperationPlan(COOP).DayTwo:Studentswillfocusongroupactivitiesandscenarios.Courseparticipantswillalsodiscussthestressthatthisadditionalresponsibilitycanbringuponthemandtheafter-carethatmaybeneededwhenhandlingcrisiscommunicationincidents.Classparticipationiscrucialduringthisphaseoftraining.DayThree:StudentswillbeparticipatingintheRescueTaskForceClass.StudentNeeds:NotetakingmaterialInstructor(s):NancyJewittandRobHarvey(LEOTTA)

ThursdayJune7,2018–8HourBlocksAcceleratingHandgunSkills(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRange–SecondRangeClassDescription:Techniques,tips,andtrainingtoimprovespeedandaccuracyoftheservicehandguninemergencyscenarios.Studentswillemphasizeapplicationin'fighting'timeframesanddistances;compressedtimeandpredominantly10yardsandin.Anintermediatelevelsession,studentswillshootdiagnosticanddemandingskilldrillstobettercontroltheservicepistolandbooststheirabilitiestohitondemand.Shooterswillworkprimarilyatspeedandwillworkuptointegrating

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multipleshots,multipletargets,andshortmovement.Theclasswilltouchonback-upgunemploymentandsingle-handedshooting.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Eye/earpro,InclementWeathergear,Pen/Notebook,ServicePistol/holster,Minimum3magazines,350rounds,andOptional(inadditiontoabove):BackupGun/Holster/50roundsInstructor(s):JustinDyal-USMCActiveKillerInterdiction(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Building600ClassDescription:ThisActiveKillerInterdictionCoursewillbetterprepareofficerstorespondandprevailindynamicactivethreatincidentsbefore,during,andaftertheyoccur.ThecourseprovidesashortlectureonActiveKillerInterdictionandhowitdiffersfromtraditionalactivekillerresponse,andthenwilltrainofficerstorapidlydealwithactivethreatsincrowded,openair,vehicle,andinteriorenvironments.Officerswillpracticeindividualweaponsflowskills,rapidmovementaroundinnocentsandfellowofficer,avoidingfriendlyfire,andworkingasateamprovidingsecurity,maneuver,andfocusedthreatengagementinavarietyofenvironmentusingsimilarprinciplebasedtechniques,tacticsandproceduresineachenvironment.Thecourseendswithamultiplecontactdrill.Thecourseutilizesdrypracticeandforceonforcemarkingcartridgestomaximizerealism.Thereisnolivefire.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Personalprotectivegearforforceonforcemarkingcartridgetraining,Dutygear,Dutyweaponwithsafetydevicefordrypractice,Markingcartridgepistoland/orrifle,and100roundsofmarkingcartridgeammunitionInstructor(s):TrevorThrasher–88TacticalPatrol/TacticalOrientedMotorVehicleOperations(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NASAClassDescription:Thiscourseisdesignedtoenhancetheofficer’sabilitytomaintaincontroloftheirpatrolvehicleunderstressfulconditions.Wewilldiscussatlengthvehicledynamicsasitrelatestobothhighspeeddrivingandoperatingyourvehicleondaytodaypatrol.Thisintroductiontoour2-dayprogramwilladdressrearwheeldrive,frontwheeldriveandhighcenterofgravityvehicles.Officerswilloperatetheirissuedpatrolvehiclesduringdrillsandskillsevaluations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtoprovidetheirownvehicle(fulloffuel),notebook/pen.Instructor(s):MikeEvock–RFHTacticalMobilityAmbidextrousCarbine(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:TacticalapplicationoftheM4carbineinvolvingstrongandsupportsideshooting.Thetacticalapplicationofcover.Kitsetuptosupportambidextrousshooting,supportsidefundamentals,ballisticsforcarbinewhencanted90degrees,reloadsstrongandsupportside,contingenciesofonearmoronehandshooting,ambidextrousshootinginandaroundvehicles.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,4mags,650rounds,battlebelt,chestrigorplatecarrier,kneepads,gloves,eyepro,earpro,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):DanBrokos–LeadFaucetAMTEC(ALS)NoiseFlashDiversionaryDevicesInstructorCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room708ClassDescription:AMTECLess-LethalSystemsisafullserviceprovideroflesslethalproductstoLawEnforcementandCorrectionagencies.Studentsattendingthisclasswillreceiveaninstructorcertification,notanendusercertificate.Wehavesomeexcitingnewproductswewantoperatorstolearnabouttoseeiftheyfitintotheirlesslethalarsenal.Ourcadreofinstructorshasmanyyearsofonthejobexperienceusinglesslethalproductsandlookforwardtosharingtheseexperienceswithyou.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Penandnotebook,NomexorKevlarfullfingergloves,gasmaskwithCSfilter,contactlenscase,hydrationsource,12gashotgunand37/40mmlauncherifavailableandbodyarmor(optional).Instructor(s):ClayAnderson-AMTECASPTacticalFlashlightInstructor(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room504bClassDescription:Thisisaone(1)dayInstructorLevelCertificationcoursefortacticaluseoftheASPflashlightandTacticalLightcase.ASPhasextractedtheflashlightportionofthe3-dayIntegratedTrainingCoursetoprovidetacticsusingtheflashlighttodistract,disorient,anddisablesubjectsonthestreetwhileenhancingofficerskillset.TheASPtrainerwillreviewbatonstrikesandcuffingproceduresandteachhowtheASPflashlightandTacticalLightCasecombocanintegratewiththesetoolsandbecomeavaluableassetonyourbelt.Thecourseisdesignedtoequipinstructorstoteachpracticalfieldusagesandincludesmulti-usedrills,generaltactics,andexpertsupportincaseoflitigationarisingoutoftraining.ASPwillprovideafreeflashlighttrainingkittoeachparticipantaswellasadditionalproductsfortrainingandpurchase.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.ASPproductswillbeavailableforattendeestouseduringthecourse.Instructor(s):JaredWilliams-ASPInstructorCadre

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BarricadedSubjects(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–RosewoodClassDescription:Thisclasswilltakeanin-depthlookatbarricadedsuspects,legalconsiderations,tools/gearavailabletoassistwiththisissue,andtacticsinresolvingthesituationinasafeandtacticalmanner.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanMangin–OSPSRTBELOW100Instructor(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–EbonyClassDescription:Overthepast70years,line-of-dutydeathsattributabletoaccidents,preventableeventsorcomplacencyhasremainedunacceptablyhigh.Areviewofdataindicatesthatmanydeathsareduetoofficernegligenceorcarelessness...andcouldhavebeenavoided.Wemustconsiderthefactthatagreatmajorityofthedeathsareinterrelated.SincemostPatrolOfficersarealsotacticalteammembers;itisfairlysimpletoseethecorrelation.Thesedeathsalsooccurintacticaloperations,orworstyet,whilerespondingtotacticalsituations.Wewilldiscussseveralreasonsforthesedeathsandthetacticswecanusetokeepourselvessafeandthoseweworkwith.Wewilldiscussapowerful,lifesavingprogramthatyoucaninitiateinyourownagencythatwillhelpdrivedownlineofdutyinjuriesanddeath.AllattendeestothiscoursewillreceiveinstructormaterialsthatwillhelpyoubuildaBelow100programinyouragency.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):JohnathanDavis–OSPSRTCombatPistolforK9(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:IzaakWaltonLeague–100-YardRangeClassDescription:Thisisanofficercourseonly.NoDogswillbeworked.ThiscoursewasspecificallydesignedforK9Handlers,PatrolOfficersandSwatOfficerswhoworkwiththeirdepartmentsK9Teaminapatrolortacticalsetting.StormDogTacticalspecificallydevelopedthiscombatpistolcoursetoimprovetheskillsetofeachK9Handler,PatrolBackUpOfficerandSwatOperatorindealingwithclosequartershighthreatsituationsduringK9Deployments.Understandinghow,whyandwhatpistoltacticschangeduringK9Deploymentsisimportantsoasnottodelaylethalforceresponseifrequired.Thesetacticsaredifferentthanthosecurrentlybeinginstructedtopatrolofficersandswatoperators.StudentEquipmentNeeds:MaximumClassSize20Students,400roundsofammofordutypistol,DutygearandclothingforweatherandEye/EarProtection.Instructor(s):MikePennington–StormDogTacticalCommunicationsOfficerasaCrisisNegotiator(8Hours)

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–GuavaClassDescription:Onedaycourseonthebasicsofcrisisnegotiations,includingcommunicationtechniques,tipsfornegotiations,howtohandlecommondemandsandquestions,suicide,PTSDandDispatcherself-care.Attendeesreceivehand-outswithinformationtotakebacktotheirdispatchcentersforfutureuseandwillhearactualnegotiations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PatriciaWainCovertLockPicking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CypressClassDescription:Thisisaone-day,hands-on-intensivetrainingprogramthatfocusesongainingentrybysuchmethodsaslockpickingandlockbypassing.Thiscourseisofbenefittoanypatrolofficers,tacticaloperators,investigators,probationofficers,conservationofficersaswellasspecializedmilitaryunits.TheCovertLockPickingcourseteachesspecializedmethodsforgainingentryintoavarietyofsecuredstructuresaswellaseverydayapplicationssuchaspadlockedgates,firesafes,desks,filecabinets,strongboxes,andvehicles.Thecoursefocusesonpracticalmethodsofgainingentryanddetailstechniquesonlockpicking,lockbypassinganddefeatingadvancedlockingtechnologiessuchasmagneticdoorlocks,"high-security"locks,andelectronicaccessgates.RealLifeApplications:*Search&ArrestWarrants*WelfareChecks*TacticalOperations*ProbationChecks*VehicleSearches*UnsecuredBusinesses&Residence*ConservationChecks*SurveillancePositioning*SituationsWhereSuspects"LosttheKey"StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PatCantlin&CyrilChengCTSFlashBangInstructorCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room706ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingproficiencycourse.Thecoursewillincludebutnotlimitedto:•IntroductiontoExplosives•DistractionDevices:TypesandNomenclature

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•ReloadableandNon-ReloadableDevices•Decibels/Candela/P.S.I.•Overpressure:CauseandEffect•Handling/Storage/RenderingSafe•TacticalDeployment/SafetyConsiderations•IncidentCaseStudies•CriminalandCivilLiabilities•DevelopmentofPolicyandProcedures•Gripping,HandlingandDeploymentDrills•LiveFiringExercises/OperationalScenarios•CommandInitiatedTechnologies•InstructorDevelopmentStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmoranddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployingDistractionDevices/NFSD/FlashBangs.Instructor(s):PhilShingleton–CTSDefenseTechnologyDistractionDeviceMunitionsInstructor(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room707ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingproficiencycourse.Thecoursewillincludebutnotlimitedto:IntroductiontoExplosivesDistractionDevices:TypesandNomenclatureReloadableandNon-ReloadableDevicesDecibels/Candela/P.S.I.Overpressure:CauseandEffectHandling/Storage/RenderingSafeTacticalDeployment/SafetyConsiderationsIncidentCaseStudiesCriminalandCivilLiabilitiesDevelopmentofPolicyandProceduresGripping,HandlingandDeploymentDrillsLiveFiringExercises/OperationalScenariosCommandInitiatedTechnologiesInstructorDevelopmentStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmoranddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployingDistractionDevices/NFSD/FlashBangs.Instructor(s):KevinBoucher–SafarilandDynamicsofOfficer/CitizenEncounters(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room709ClassDescription:Policeinteractionswithcitizensareinthenationalspotlight.Whatpreviouslywouldn’thavemadethelocalpapernowmakesnationalnews.

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DynamicsofOfficer/CitizenEncountersisanoffersafetyprogram,designedtoenhanceofficersafetywhilesimultaneouslyincreasethequalityofcontactspolicehavewiththepublic.Inshort,thiscoursekeepsofficerssafe,whilekeepingthemoffYouTube!StudentEquipmentNeeds:Workbookandpenwillbeprovided.Instructor(s):JohnBostain–CommandPresenceGunFightingfromConcealment-Pistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Range2ClassDescription:ThisclassisgoingtocoverthedynamicaspectsofcarryinganddeployingaconcealedhandgunasaDAILYresponsibility,whileworkingplainclothes,UCoroffduty.Allhandgunpresentationswillcomefromaconcealedholster,(openorclosed/buttondownorpolo/t-shirt,)andallwillbeaddressed.Wewilldiscussgearselection,advantagesanddisadvantagesofpositionsofcarryandmethodsandconsiderations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RequiredKititemsinclude:

• WraparoundEyeProtection• Earprotection(electronicpreferred)• Baseballstylehat• Rangefood/WATER• Seasonalweathergear/raingear• STURDYpistolbelt• ProductionHandgun,preferably12roundscapacityorhigher• Singlestack.45'sarefine,justneedtoincreasemagazinecountto8

minimum• ConcealmentHolster-**SEENOTESATBOTTOM**• Doublemagazinecarrier• 4highcapacitymagazinesMINIMUM(8for1911guys)• Acovergarment-Buttondownshirt,sweatshirt,jacket.Howdoyoucarry

concealed?• 800roundsoffactoryammunition• Cleaningkit/lubrication• **HolstersMUSTbecapableofholsteringwithoutuseofthesupport

hand.OldleatherpancakestyleorinsidethewaistbandholstersthatdonotretaintheiropeningwhenthehandgunisremovedareNOTpermitted.**ShoulderrigsARENOTpermitted****SERPAholstersARENOTpermitted**

Instructor(s):MattJacques–VictoryFirstForceonForceAdvancedTactics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:LorainClassDescription:ThisblockofinstructionisdesignedforLawEnforcementpersonnelwhoworkorexecutespecialoperationsinaclosequarterurban

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environment.ForceonForceAdvancedTacticsfocusesheavilyonforceonforcescenarioswherestudentsmustemployandadapttheirtrainingtosurvivethescenarioagainstwell–armedanddeterminedsuspect(s).Scenarioswillconsistof,butnotlimitedto:building/houseclearing,hostagesituation,activeshooter,andapproachontarget.Bytheendoftheday,officerswillhaverefinedorchangedtheircurrenttacticstobetterachievetheirmission.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtobringforceonforceprotectivegear,100roundsofammunitionofSIMS/UTMandcompatiblepistoland/orrifleplatforms.Instructor(s):EricMcBrideGlockArmorer(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1700ClassLocation:Kalahari–LeopardwoodClassDescription:Areasoffocusinclude:SafetyRules,SafeActionSystemDesign,FunctionofSafeties,Unloading&Clearing,FieldStripping&Reassembly,DetailDisassembly&ReassemblyofSlide,DetailDisassembly&ReassemblyofReceiver,FireControlComponentConfigurations/Engagement,MultiplePracticeDisassembly&ReassemblyofEntirePistol,Options/AlternatePartsOffered,Sights/Tools,Diagnostics/TroubleShootingGuides,Review,andWrittenExamination(MinimumRequiredScore80%).StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterialsandsafetymaterials–NoFirearmspermittedinclassInstructor(s):LynnFreshlyHeroin/FentanylInvestigatorsWorkshop(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–ZebrawoodClassDescription:OhioinOpiateCrisis:CrimeScenetoCourtroomThisclasswilltakethestudentthroughthecrimescenewithClevelandP.D.detectiveswhohavehandledhundredsofFatal&twothousandNon-Fatalsceneinvestigations.TheclasswilldemonstratehowInfo/Intelgleanedfromthescene/sourcesisuploadedintotheHIDTACaseExplorerdatabase&thenanalyzedbyDEApersonnelwhoproduceveryvaluable"Pointers"usedintheprosecutionofsuspects&strategydevelopment.(CaseExplorerisavailabletoallL.E)TheclasswillshowtheissuesandneedsofState&FederalProsecution&theMedicalExaminersperspective.TheDEAwillsharecurrenttrends&futureenhancementstothiscrisis.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s): MatthewBaeppler-ClevelandPoliceDepartment

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HighRiskRoomEntry(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:TownsendSchoolClassDescription:FranklinCountySWATwillbeintroducingroomclearancetechniquesusedinhighstress/high-risksituations.Theteamwillcoverbasictwotofourmanroomentries,multiplerooms,hallwaymovements,cover,thresholdassessments,angles,non-verbalcommunicationandde-confliction.Thisisafastpacedclassthatwillchallengestudentstothinkontheirfeet.Theclasswillconcludewithscenario-basedtrainingbasedonrealworldexperiences.StudentEquipmentNeeds:BDU’s,paintballmaskandglovesifyouhave(wewillprovideifyoudon't),StudentswillbeexposedtoSimunitions(bringpaddedclothing…iesweatshirt,coverallsarerecommended).Studentsareencouragedtobringlunch.Wearetryingtocoveralotoftopicsinashortperiodoftime.Instructor(s):RayDebolt–FranklinCountySOHowUnmannedAircraftSystems/DronesCanAssistS.W.A.T.Operations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE-HS-111LibraryClassDescription:Theworkshopwillcover,discuss,andshowexamplesofhowanUnmannedAircraftSystem(UAS)/DronecanassistinS.W.A.T.Operations.ExampleswillbeshownthroughPowerPoint,photosandvideosofhowtheUAS's/Dronesareused.SomeUAS's/Dronesthatcanbeusedwillbedisplayedforviewinganddiscussionaswellasdifferentcamerasystemsandsensorswillbedisplayed.AlsoproblemsthatmayariseduringS.W.A.T./UAS-DroneOperationswillbediscussed.Withpermissionfromthefacility,timeandairspaceissuesaddressed,livedemonstrationswithvariousUnmannedAircraftSystems(UAS)/Dronesandequipmenttogivetheattendeesabetterunderstandingofhowtheequipmentcanbeused.Demonstrationswillbeoutsideandinsideastructure.Classisanopenforumcourseandquestionsareencouraged.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen,paperandopenmind.AttendeesmaytakephotographsoftheUAS’s/Drones,equipmentandthedemonstrations.Instructor(s):DougDaniels–OPOTAHumanTerrainMapping&BehaviorPatternRecognition(HTMBPR)(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:Kalahari–WisteriaClassDescription:HTMBPRisdesignedforthe21stCenturyLawEnforcementProfessional.Itfocusesonadvancedcriticalthinkingusinganunderstandinginhumanbehaviorpatternstoarticulateanddefenddecisionsmadebytheofficerinthecourseoftheirduties.Itisdesignedtoempowerthelawenforcementofficerandlimitdepartment/organizationliabilitywhilesimultaneouslybuildingcommunityrapportandengagement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen/Pencil/Highlighter,Notebook,Tablet/LaptopComputer,StudentscanweartheirdutyuniformorcasualattireaspertheirUnit/Dept/OrgSOPsorguidance.Instructor(s):JaySeese–SLC2IntermediateDistanceCarbineDeployment(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Range4ClassDescription:Thiscourseisadesignedtogivetheshooterthepropershootingfundamentalsandmindsetneededinalife-or-deathscenariofrom50-300yards.Wehavecarbinesbecausetheyaremorepowerfulthanpistolsandcapableofprecisionatdistance.Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachyouhowtooperateyourcarbineeffectivelyinsuchscenarios.Learnwhatyouandyourweaponarecapableof.Thisisagreatclassforanyonethatisapprehensive,ornoviceshootingattheseranges;realityisyourONLYshotmaybeatdistance.Comeandlearnwhatworks,whatdoesn’twork,andwhy.Learnwhatthebulletdoesonceithitsamedium(window,wall,clothing,etc.)andwhatitdoesagainstsofttissue;learnwhatitdoesatdistance-forgetwhatHollywoodhastaughtyou.Thiscourseisdesignedtoeducateyoutheshooteronwhattoexpectfromyourbody,yourmind,andequipmentinalife-or-deathscenario.Wedonotrisetotheoccasion,butfalltothelevelofourtraining—don’tfallshortwhenitcounts.Thisisalow-round-countclass—distancecallsforqualitynotquantity.FYI—wewillshootalotofsteel!Courseincludes:Fundamentalsneededforaccuracy(personalandequipment),Targetengagementfrom50-300yards,In-depthdiscussiononincapacitationzones,Ballisticlectureofcommoncarbinecalibersinmediumsandsofttissue,Scenariotraining,Specificincapacitationdrills,Situationspecificshootingpositions,Psychologyofthegunfight,andSpeedandaccuracydrills.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbineofchoicewithqualityopticorsights3ormoremagazines200roundsofrifleammoEarprotection(electronicpreferred)/EyeprotectionSlingandmagazinepouchesWaterhydratingdeviceWeaponlubeandmaintenancetoolsBaggedlunchorsnacksPositiveattitudeandopenmind

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Instructor(s):DocSpears–ForgeTacticalIntroductiontoExplosiveBreaching(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–TamarindClassDescription:This8hourmodulewillintroducetheofficerstothelatestconcepts,proceduresandtechniquesrelatingtheuseofexplosivebreachingforUSlawenforcementspecialoperationteams.Keyobjectiveswillincludetheimportanceandrelevanceofpossessinganexplosivebreachingcapabilityintoday’sincreasinglyviolentsociety,safetyissues,corechargesforresidentialandcommercialstructures,guidelinesforuse(SOP’s),DOTandATF&Eregulations,andseveralsuccessfuloperationalcasestudies(videos).Theinformationdiscussedanddisseminatedwillbecurrentandconsideredonparwithinternationalbestpractices.Officerswillleavethisclasswithaclearunderstandingofwhy,possessinganexplosivebreachingcapabilityisnowconsideredthenormwithintheUSlawenforcementspecialoperationscommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):AlanBrosnan–TacticalEnergeticEntrySystemsIntroductiontoLawEnforcementTracking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–VillaTentsClassDescription:Studentswillbeintroducedtovisualtrackingskillswithanemphasisonproperfocusinthecriticalfirstminutesofanunfoldingincident.Theclasswillcenteraroundfindingandinterpretingtracksandsupportingdetails.Additionally,thecoursewillfocusonthesmallteamtacticsvitalduringtheinitialphaseoftheoperation.Thiscurriculumisbasedona"comeasyouare"approach.Theskillsetsstressedaredesignedtomakeyoubetterwithwhatyouhaveandemphasizesseizingopportunities,leveragingprimitiveandadvancedtechnology,andpiecingtogetherinformationinordertodeterminethebesttacticstoeffectanarrest.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial,appropriateBDUclothing,platecarriers,longguns,smallbinoculars(optional),inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):AnthonyWinegar–NationalParkServiceLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–722ClassDescription:AGSwillbeconductingaone(1)dayexcerptfromourLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(LEPO)course.Thiscoursewillberepeatedon3separatedaysduringtheconference.Studentswilllearnprotectiveoperationwalkingformationsanddiscusseachofthemember’sresponsibilities.Alongwithformations,wewilldiscussarrivalsanddepartureswithmembersoftheformation

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andaprincipal.Firsthalfofthedaywillbeinsideoftheclassroom,whilesecondhalfwillbeoutsideapplyingthewalkingformationsandarrivalsanddepartures.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanHillis–AlexanderGlobalStrategiesPlainClothesLawEnforcementCounterTerrorismResponse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room309ClassDescription:ThiscourseisdesignedtoprovideinsightintotheworldofgovernmentSmallUnitCounterTerrorismsTactics,withanemphasisinLowVisibilityOperations.ThesetacticsarecurrentlybeingutilizedbyspecialteamsthroughoutEuropeandtheMiddleEast,andcreditedtosavingliveswhensecondscount.Theobjectiveoftheeight(8)hourseminaristoprovideanoverviewofteamstructure,commandandcontrol,equipment,communications,weapons,anddeployment.Ourgoalistoprovokethoughtanddiscussionforhowteamswilltacklethenextgenerationofwarfare.TheinstructorcadrehavefoundationsasUSMarines,havingservedonLawEnforcementTacticalTeams,aswellasestablishedCounterTerrorismunitswithintheIntelligenceCommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:NotepadandPen;Lowvisibilityclothing(i.e.bluejeans,t-shirts,clothing)thatworksinthesurroundingenvironment.Handgun,SubgunorSBR,Platecarrier/chestrigs/orbandoleer,helmet,Medkit,commsgear.Instructor(s):Danny“Gator”Pritbor–FirebaseGatorMagpulCoreCarbineLevel1(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:CampPerry–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:Introductorycarbinetrainingprogramdesignedtoprovideyouwiththefundamentalskillsofweaponsmanipulationandmarksmanship.Focusingonourprincipalsofmindset,marksmanship,manipulation,andmovement,you’llhaveasolidfoundationtobuildonasyourtrainingprogresses.Byfirststartingwithproperweaponsmanipulationtechniques,you’llmoveonintothefundamentalsofmarksmanshipwithchallengingdrillstoevaluateskillsandprogress.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbine,sling,500roundsofammunition,platecarrierorchestrig,earandeyeprotection,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):JohnTymkowicz–MagpulSERE(Survival,Escape,Resistance,andEvasion)TacticsforUCandPlainclothesOfficers(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–701ClassDescription:Thiseighthourclassisdesignedtoprovideparticipantswithpractical,handsonskillsinaddressingviolentsituationswhenworkinginplainclothesorundercover,whenforceescalationoptionsarelimited,andwheninconfinedenvironments(suchasinsideavehicle).TheclassincludesaSERE

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componentthatwouldteachofficershowtodefeatrestraints;adefensivetacticscomponent-teachinghandgundisarmsinextremeclosequarters,andvehicleinterdictionasapartofofficerrescuetactics.Thisisafastpacedanddynamicclass.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Officersshouldcomeinplainclothesandaconcealableholster.Iftheyhaveatraininggunfortheirholstertheyshouldbringthataswell.Instructor(s):BKBlankchtein–MasadaTacticalNarcoticsTeamOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room308ClassDescription:Attendeeswillbeintroducedtothecovertandovertaspectsofnarcoticoperationsrangingfromstreetlevelnarcoticsenforcementtosmall-tomid-leveldrugtraffickers.Theroleandexpectationsoftheundercoveroperativewhileperforminghisdutiesarediscussedtoincludesafetyconsiderationsandtacticalsupportteampersonnel.Emphasiswillbeplacedonindividualofficertactics,teamtactics,teamdynamics,teamlimitations,investigativeeffortsandundercoverdeployment.Tacticalteamoperations,casetakedownsandundercoverofficerrescuewillalsobediscussed.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s):FrankieSepulveda-NYPDNoFailPistolCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–VehicleBayClassDescription:ThePresscheckConsultingNoFailPistolcourseisdesignedtoequippatrolandtacticalofficerswiththeskillstomakehighrisk/highrewardpistolshotsincriticalsituations.Thiscoursewillenablethestudenttocontinuetodevelopandmaintaintheseskillsthroughtheuseofclear,repeatablestandards.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Dutyhandgunandholster,500roundsofhandgunammunition,eye/earprotection,andinclementweathergear.Instructor(s):ChuckPressburg–PresscheckConsultingOfficerInvolvedShooting(OIS)Review(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–SagewoodClassDescription:This8-hourblockwillbedividedinto24-hourblocks.Thefirst4-hourblockwillinvolvediscussiononissuestoconsiderwhenrespondingasasupervisor/commandofficertoanofficerinvolvedshooting(OIS).Additionally,whatanofficershouldexpectduringsuchincidentswillalsobecovered.Issueswillincludehowtoworkwiththeofficerduringtheimmediateandlong-termaftermath.Thesecond4-hourblockwillbepresentedbyDr.KathyPlatoni,anexpertinPTSDandtrauma,whowilldiscussherexperiencewhenassistingofficersinvolvedincriticalincidentsincludingofficerinvolvedshootings.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.

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Instructor(s):Dr.KathyPlatoni&BobChabali,DaytonPD(Ret),NTOAPatrolOfficerCloseQuarterBattleTactics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1700ClassLocation:CampPerry–ShoothouseClassDescription:ThisisalivefireSinglePatrolOfficerCloseQuartersBattleTacticsandTechniquesCourse.TherewillbeinstructiononmethodologyconsistentwiththeHigh-ThreatBehavioralBasedSystem.Thecoursewillbeconductedinalivefireshoothouse.ThecoursewillconsistofaDry-Practicemorningsessionfollowedbylivemicrodrillsandlivefirescenarios.StudentEquipmentNeeds:PistolW/3magazines.DutyGear.Eye/EarProtection,bodyarmorWater/Lunch,and100pistolrounds.Instructor(s):PhilChaneyPatrolRifleProblemSolver(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Bay3ClassDescription:PatrolRifleProblemSolverisdesignedtoincreasetheskillandproficiencyofexperiencedindividualofficersworkingaloneorinateamenvironment.Thecoursefocusesinincreasingofficerproficiencyinweaponmanipulation,problemsolvingandtacticaldecisionmakingbasedonenvironmentalfactors.Thisisafast-pacedcoursewithintermittentstressandlittledowntime.TopicsInclude:• Safetyasitrelatestocarbineemployment• Readypositionsandpresentation• Postengagementconsiderations• Speed/emergencyreload• Criticalcommunication• Manipulationandstoppageproblemsolving• Handgun,speedandprecision• Handgunmanipulation• Deployingthesecondaryweapon• Transitioningfromsecondarytoprimary• Fullandhalfsupportsideengagement• Changinglevels• Positionalproblemsolving• WorkingthroughproblemsasateamStudentEquipmentNeeds:ZeroedrifleHandgunDressandwearequipmentthatwouldbecommonforrifleemploymentsituations350-450roundsofrifle/carbineammunition100-200roundsofhandgunammunition

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FluidsandLunch.Wewilltakea30-minutelunch,sopleasebringyours.Instructor:DanielShawPerformancePistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–50-MeterRangeClassDescription:ThepurposeofthisPOIistostrengthentheeffectivenessofofficersthroughmaximizingshootingperformance.Formostlawenforcement,thehandgunservesasTHEprimaryweaponsystem/life-line.Withthisinmind,it'simportanttotraintoahighstandardwiththatweapon.Exampletopicscovered:-Sightingmethodsandconsiderations-Propertriggerresetandcadencecontrol-Subconsciousthrottlecontrol-Targettransitioning-Shootingonthemove-Self-trainingconsiderationsStudentEquipmentNeeds:800rounds,Holster/Dutybelt,abilitytocarry1-3extramags,andanopenmind.Instructor(s):TomBullinsPistolDiagnostics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ARESInc.–Range12ClassDescription:PistolDiagnosticswillgivethestudenttheabilityandknowledgenecessarytorecognizeandselfdiagnoseissuesheorshemaybehavingandtofixthoseissuesthroughabetterunderstandingofthefundamentalsofmarksmanshipastheyrelatetothepistol.Wewillbreakdownthefundamentalsintermsthatmakesensetoyou,thatyou'llbeabletotakebackwithyoutoincreaseyourconfidenceandcompetencewithyourpistol.Ifyou'vebeenfrustratedwithyourpistolmarksmanshiporwouldsimplyliketotunethingsup,thisistheclassforyou.Youwillnotbeleftbehindinthisclass,wewillfixyou!StudentEquipmentNeeds:Needtobringduty/offdutypistol.Eye&EarPro,Handgun,3mags,Holster,MagPouch,300roundsofammunition,BallCap,Sunscreen,Water,inclementweathergear,andanOpenMind.Instructor(s):RussLyonsRedDotPistolsforLawEnforcement(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Bay1ClassDescription:InpartnershipwithGlock,SafarilandandRavenConcealment,studentsthatdonothaveapistolwithanopticcanuseaGlock34Gen5equippedwithareddotoptic(courtesyofGlock)andholstertheweaponinaSafarilandorRavenConcealmentholster.Studentsthathavetheirownpistolandreddotcomboarewelcometobringit.

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RedDotsonpistolsarebecomingmorepopularasoptionsforcarryanddutyweapons.Manyareconcernedwiththetrainingcurvenecessarytotakefulladvantageofthetechnology.TopicsCovered:•Zeroingyourreddot•TheDrawandhowtostopfishingforthedot•Reddotsupclose•Reddotsatdistance•Speed:Efficiencyofdrawandpresentation•Dottracking:Grip,stance,dotmovement,predictability•Howtogetbetteronyourown.Dryfireforskillbuilding.Livefireforconfirmation•RedDotMaintenance•Targettransitions•Shootingonthemove.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RDSequippedpistolandholster(NoSerpas)ifyouhaveone.Ifnot,Glock,SafarilandandRavenConcealmenthavesponsoredtheclass,andwillbeprovidingRDSequippedpistolsandholstersforstudentswhodonotyethaveanRDSpistolsystem.Willneedeyeanearpro,inclementweathergear,StreamlightTLR1orSurefire300A,B,orUmodelweaponmountedlight,250roundsofammo.Ifusingaloanergun,bring250roundsoffactoryloaded9mm.Instructor(s):ScottJedlinski–ModernSamuraiProjectPerformanceGunfightingOne-DayMod(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRangeClassDescription:Participantsinthiscourseshouldhaveacoreunderstandingofmarksmanshipfundamentalsandstrongweaponshandlingskills.Buildingonthesefundamentals,participantswillbeinstructedinhighperformanceskillsandwillpracticetechniquestoenablethemtosuccessfullyperforminfirearmengagements.Topicscoveredwillinclude:WeaponZeros,Safety,Grip,Stance,Accuracy,Speed,Positions,MultipleThreats,Reloads,Malfunctions,ShootingontheMove,andOpenMindset.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,ServiceablePistol,3RifleMagazines,PouchesforRifleMagazines,3PistolMagazines,PouchesforPistolMagazines,550RifleRounds/500PistolRounds,RifleSling,EyeandEarProtections,andServiceableHolsterInstructor(s):JaredReston–RestonGroupPlainClothesLawEnforcementCounterTerrorismResponse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room309ClassDescription:TheLE-CTResponseandLowVisibilityOperations/NextGenWarfarecourseisdesignedtoprovideinsightintotheworldofgovernmentSmallUnitCounterTerrorismsTactics,withanemphasisinLowVisibilityOperations.ThesetacticsarecurrentlybeingutilizedbyspecialteamsthroughoutEuropeandtheMiddleEast,andcreditedtosavingliveswhensecondscount.Theobjectiveoftheeight(8)hourseminaristoprovideanoverviewofteamstructure,commandandcontrol,equipment,communications,weapons,anddeployment.Ourgoalistoprovokethoughtanddiscussionforhowteamswilltacklethenextgenerationof

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warfare.TheinstructorcadrehavefoundationsasUSMarines,havingservedonLawEnforcementTacticalTeams,aswellasestablishedCounterTerrorismunitswithintheIntelligenceCommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:NotepadandPen;Lowvisibilityclothing(i.e.bluejeans,t-shirts,clothing)thatworksinthesurroundingenvironment.Handgun,SubgunorSBR,Platecarrier/chestrigs/orbandoleer,helmet,Medkit,commsgear.Instructor(s):Danny“Gator”Pritbor–FirebaseGatorRoninCloseQuartersDefense–Blade(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE-CenterClassDescription:Thisblockofinstructionisabeginnertomediumskilllevelcourse.Thiscoursewillbuildonthefundamentalsandcapabilitiesoftheblade.Officerswillbetaughthowtousethebladeinordertobetterdefendagainstthesetactics.Coursewillcoveremptyhands,bladefighting,impactweaponsandhowtodefendagainstcommonweaponsfoundandusedonthestreets.Officerswillwalkawaywithaprovenmindsetanddefensetacticstobetterenhancetheirsurvivability.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Water,NotebookandPen,andWearDailydutyclothes.Instructor(s):TuLam–RoninTacticsSearchWarrantPlanning(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–MangroveClassDescription:ThisclasswillfocusontheplanningprocessforbothSWATandNarcoticssearchwarrants.Theclasswilldiscussandoutlinethescoutprocessalongwiththenecessaryinformationneededtocompleteanoperationsplanforasearchwarrant.Differentoptionsforoperationplanswillbepresented.ThisclassisgearedtowardthosewhowillbetaskedwithcompletingsearchwarrantplansfortheiragencyorSWATteam.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytodoascout/intelgatheringandcompleteasearchwarrantoperationsplan.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen,Paper,Laptopiftheyhaveone.Instructor(s):DetectiveSeanHumphreyandOfficerRossNagy–DaytonPoliceSmith&WessonPISTOLArmorerCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–PortiaClassDescription:ThiscourseisdesignedforSmith&WessonM&PM2.0centerfireDutyPistols.Focuswillbeonnomenclature,fieldstrippingandmaintenance,safetiesandsafetychecks,detaileddis-assembly,andtroubleshootingandminorrepairs.Performinglessonsrepeatedlywillinsuregoodhands-oninstructionforabetterunderstandingofthisfirearm.3-yearcertification.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen&Paper(Smith&Wessonwillprovideallweapons)

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Instructor(s):RickSheneStreetleadership-ResponsetoaCriticalIncident(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CrownPalmClassDescription:Thiscoursewillextensivelyaddresstheresponsetocriticalincidentssuchashostagebarricadesituations,armedbarricadedsuspects,andactivekillers,atthepatrollevel.Coursematerialwillassistpatrolsupervisorsandofficersineffectively,efficiently,andsafelyrespondingtohigh-riskincidentspriortothearrivalofaSRToraSWATteam.Sometopicswhichwillbeaddressedarelegalconsiderations,theestablishmentofeffectivecontainment,arrestteams,emergencyentryteams,streamlinedICS,effectiveuseofCITofficersandpatrolrifleoperators,deploymentoflesslethalassetsandtheefficienttransitionofcommandandcontroloncespecialoperationsunitsarrive.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PaulOhl–ColumbusDivisionofPoliceSWATTacticalRappellingandContingencyEgress(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:AmusementAlesClassDescription:SWATOperatorswillreviewknots,improvisedanchorsandon-ropefundamentalswithcurrentkitreviewandplacement.Primarytrainingfocuswillbecontingencyplanningandexecutionofemergentoperator,teamandhostage/victimegressandrescuefromelevatedpositions.Introductiontotacticalinfiltrationandoverwatchpositions.Newequipmentwillbeintroduced;team’scurrentequipmentmaybeused.RevacUSAwillhaveonropeequipmentavailableforallstudentsifdepartmentsareunabletoprovide.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Teamtraininguniform(olderBDU’srecommended,astheywillgetabused)GlovesAppropriateboots/footwearHelmet,bumpcapCurrentteamropeequipmentHarness,hardware,ropeetc.(Revacwillprovideallequipmentfortrainingifstudentsdonothaveequipmentavailable)Platecarriers/Vests(nomagazines,ammunitionetc)Trainingweaponsifavailable.Instructor(s):DanRussell–REVACUSATacticalLadderOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room306ClassDescription:Basicintroductiontoapplyingmultiplebreachandladderoperationstoyourwarrantservicetactics.Atwo-hourpowerpointwillreviewtheoryandapplicationaswellasthedevelopmentofaladdercomponent.Theclasswillthenconductpracticalexerciseswiththeintentionofgivingthestudentabasicunderstandingofladderdeploymentaccompaniedbybreachandholdtechniquesforsecondstorywindows.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Helmet,glovesandeyeprotection

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Instructor(s):DarinKarbler–DTUTheDeathofDefensiveTactics:HowtoStopRelyingonWhat'sKillingUs(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–AcaciaClassDescription:Areyoutiredofsymbolic"box-checking"DTthatyourofficerslaughatandcreatemoreinjuriesintrainingthanitpreventsinthestreet?Areyoureadyforafreshapproach?ThisclasswillshowyouhowtocreativelydestroythelegacyDTsystemsthathaveneverworkedandreplacethemwithsimpleconceptsandmethodsthatdo.Youwillalsolearnwhytostopusingtheterm"DefensiveTactics"andreplaceitwithanew,Serviceablestandardthatredefineshands-onuseofforcefortoday'sLEprofessional.THISISAWORKINGCLASS.YOUWILLLEARNBYDOING.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Comfortableclothingthatallowfreedomtomove,cleanathleticshoes.Instructor(s):ChiefMatthewVanyo–TalonGlobalUrbanSniperWorkshop(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:SanduskyCountySportsmanClub–300-Meter&CowboyRangeClassDescription:StudentswillconductrangeandpracticalexercisesinaUrbantacticalenvironment.Thesewillinclude,buildingandengagingtargetsfromurbanhide-sites,tacticalobservationexercise,andengagingtargetsfromanelevatedposition.StudentEquipmentNeeds:SniperWeaponsSystem,100rds,Call-OutGear,LawnChair,Lunch/Drinks,HearingandEyeProtection.Instructor(s):ChadWilliams–OSSViolenceofMind:PrimalViolence,CriminalMindsetandCounterAmbush(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room802ClassDescription:Auniqueperspectiveontheviolentthreatsyouface.Hearaninsiderperspectivefromsomeonewholivedandsurvivedinthatviolentcriminalunderworldworldfor25years,withanarticulationonhowtohackthehumanprocessorbyunderstandinghowthathardcoremindsetiscreated,andwhatwecandotobegincultivatingthemindsettopreparetomeetthemhead-onwiththeprofessionalism.Theprimaryfocusofthiscourseisinstructingpeopletodealwiththeapexpredator,orHigh-OrderCriminal,whilepushingoneselftoahighlevelofprofessionalism.Whileconventionalself-defenseandlawenforcementtrainingmaybesufficienttohandlethelessintelligentandlowskilledassailant,thistypeof

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trainingfailsdrasticallywhenappliedtothepredatorthathashigh-orderthinkingskills.Participantswillgainanunderstandingofthedifferentlevelsofcriminalattack,andwilllearnhowtofocustheirstudyandtrainingtodealwiththesavvy,non-stereotypicalpredatorwithhigh-orderthinkingskills.Thefocusistoidentifyandunderstandthehigh-orderpredator,andtolearnhowtonotonlydealwiththem,buttoawakenandcultivatethehigh-orderpredationskillswithinyouwhilemaintainingahighlevelofprofessionalism.Ourorientationisthefoundationofeverydecisionmakingprocessweengagein.Wewillexaminehowthatorientationiscreated,andwhatwecandotoalterourdecision-makingperformancethroughtrainingandconditioning.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):VargFreeborn–OneLifeDefenseFemale'sPatrolRifleConcepts1(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)ClassDescription:Thiscourseisgearedtowardstheintermediateshooterwhowantstoreinforcetheirfundamentalsandwillteachthemthetechniquesanddrillstomasterthem.Studentswillreviewconceptssuchasgrip,triggercontrol,sightalignment,sightpicture,transitionstopistol,reloading,stance,readypositionsandimmediateactiondrills.Theaimofthiscourseistogivethestudentconfidenceandtheskillsetnecessarytosuccessfullyengageandneutralizealethalthreatinsafemanner.Studentswilltheexercisetheseprincipleinlive-firedrillsontherange.Thiscourseisdesignedforwomenonlyastofosteramorecomfortablelearningenvironment.Topicsthatwillbecovered:●Gear●Ammunition●Grip●Recoilcontrol●Stance●PointofAimPointofimpact●Mechanicaloffset/holdovers●Loading/Unloading/Reloading●Presschecking●Drawing●Shooting●Sightgears●Malfunctions1,2,3●PostengagementfollowthroughStudentEquipmentNeeds:DutyPistolandPatrolRifle ●Ammunition:●Minimum200pistolroundsand300riflerounds.●Duty

belt●RifleSling●BallisticVest●Minimumof3pistolmagazinesfordoublestackand5forsinglestack●3Riflemagazines●Riflemagazinepouch●Ballisticeyeprotection●Earprotection●Brimmedhat.Recommendedequipment:Hydration,Snacks,raingear,sunscreen,insectrepellant.

Instructor(s):SangLee–LETrainingConcepts

ThursdayJune7&FridayJune8–16HourBlocks

FridayJune8,2018–4HourBlocksPeerSupportforSWAT/PatrolOfficers(4Hour)

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ClassTime:0800-1200ClassLocation:Kalahari–TamarindClassDescription:Thisclassprovidesanoverviewofpeersupportforcriticalincidentsanddealingwiththeaftermathofacriticalincident.Intoday’stoxic,politicallychargedenvironmenttheneedforlawenforcementprofessionalstohavepeersupportisvitalfortheemotionalsurvivalofthoseinvolvedinsuchincidents.Thisclassprovidesinformationtoeveryonefromastreetofficertoatacticalteamsupervisorindealingwithstress,officersuicide,andofficerinvolvedshootingsandinthelineofdutytraumaticincidentsanddeaths.Thetimetothinkaboutthisisn’tafteranincidentanagencymustbepreparedandhavethemindsetof“whennotif”ithappenshere!LearningObjectives:-Understandwhatisacriticalincidentandthecauseforcumulativestress-Whatdotopriorto,following&longtermafteranincident-Knowwhattodoifinvolvedinacriticalincidentandwheretoturn-Identifythoseinvolvedinapotentialcrisis-UnderstandingthecharacteristicsofPTSS-PoliceSuicides&preventiontips-Fromatacticalteamstandpointafterincident“Nowwhat?”-WhatColumbusSWATexperiencedaftertheirlossofatacticalteammember-KnowwhatisavailableinresourcesStudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):JimGilbertSWATNegotiationandCrisisIntervention(4Hours)ClassTime:0800-1200ClassLocation:Kalahari–IndigoBayClassDescription:SWATsooftenreliesonnegotiatorstodothetalking,butwhathappenswhentheyaren'tthere?ThisclassemphasizestheneedsforbasicCIskillsandhowtheyfitthemodernSWAToperator.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):ChristianD'Alesandro–DallasPoliceSWAT(retired)

FridayJune8,2018–8HourBlocksAcceleratingHandgunSkills(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRange–SecondRangeClassDescription:Techniques,tips,andtrainingtoimprovespeedandaccuracyoftheservicehandguninemergencyscenarios.Studentswillemphasizeapplicationin'fighting'timeframesanddistances;compressedtimeandpredominantly10yardsandin.Anintermediatelevelsession,studentswillshootdiagnosticanddemandingskilldrillstobettercontroltheservicepistolandbooststheirabilitiestohitondemand.Shooterswillworkprimarilyatspeedandwillworkuptointegrating

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multipleshots,multipletargets,andshortmovement.Theclasswilltouchonback-upgunemploymentandsingle-handedshooting.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Eye/earpro,InclementWeathergear,Pen/Notebook,ServicePistol/holster,Minimum3magazines,350rounds,andOptional(inadditiontoabove):BackupGun/Holster/50roundsInstructor(s):JustinDyal-USMCActiveKillerInterdiction(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Building600ClassDescription:ThisActiveKillerInterdictionCoursewillbetterprepareofficerstorespondandprevailindynamicactivethreatincidentsbefore,during,andaftertheyoccur.ThecourseprovidesashortlectureonActiveKillerInterdictionandhowitdiffersfromtraditionalactivekillerresponse,andthenwilltrainofficerstorapidlydealwithactivethreatsincrowded,openair,vehicle,andinteriorenvironments.Officerswillpracticeindividualweaponsflowskills,rapidmovementaroundinnocentsandfellowofficer,avoidingfriendlyfire,andworkingasateamprovidingsecurity,maneuver,andfocusedthreatengagementinavarietyofenvironmentusingsimilarprinciplebasedtechniques,tacticsandproceduresineachenvironment.Thecourseendswithamultiplecontactdrill.Thecourseutilizesdrypracticeandforceonforcemarkingcartridgestomaximizerealism.Thereisnolivefire.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Personalprotectivegearforforceonforcemarkingcartridgetraining,Dutygear,Dutyweaponwithsafetydevicefordrypractice,Markingcartridgepistoland/orrifle,and100roundsofmarkingcartridgeammunitionInstructor(s):TrevorThrasher–88TacticalAdvancedSniperTechniquesandEfficiencyCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ARESInc.–Range15ClassDescription:ThiscourseissetuptoinformandchallengetheofficerswithADVANCEDshootingtechniques,efficiencydrills,emergencyactions,targetI.D.drills,stressdrills,accuracydrills,speeddrills,artificialsupportshooting,multipletargetI.D.andengagement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:AllriflesshouldshootMOAorbetter,approx.140roundsofmatch/DUTYammunitiononlyandallopticsMUSTbeascopewithtacticaltypeturretsformakingcompensationadjustments.OfficersarehighlyrecommendedtohaveaManfrottotypetripodsuitableforengagingtargetsinthestandingpositionandeitherHOGSaddleorRoguePrecisiontypeshootingsupportattachedtotheirtripod.Instructor(s):JerodJohnson–STATrainingGroupPatrol/TacticalOrientedMotorVehicleOperations(8Hours)-CANCELLED

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NASAClassDescription:Thiscourseisdesignedtoenhancetheofficer’sabilitytomaintaincontroloftheirpatrolvehicleunderstressfulconditions.Wewilldiscussatlengthvehicledynamicsasitrelatestobothhighspeeddrivingandoperatingyourvehicleondaytodaypatrol.Thisintroductiontoour2-dayprogramwilladdressrearwheeldrive,frontwheeldriveandhighcenterofgravityvehicles.Officerswilloperatetheirissuedpatrolvehiclesduringdrillsandskillsevaluations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtoprovidetheirownvehicle(fulloffuel),notebook/pen.Instructor(s):MikeEvock–RFHTacticalMobilityAmbidextrousCarbine(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:TacticalapplicationoftheM4carbineinvolvingstrongandsupportsideshooting.Thetacticalapplicationofcover.Kitsetuptosupportambidextrousshooting,supportsidefundamentals,ballisticsforcarbinewhencanted90degrees,reloadsstrongandsupportside,contingenciesofonearmoronehandshooting,ambidextrousshootinginandaroundvehicles.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,4mags,650rounds,battlebelt,chestrigorplatecarrier,kneepads,gloves,eyepro,earpro,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):DanBrokos–LeadFaucetAMTEC(ALS)ChemicalMunitionsInstructorCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room708ClassDescription:AMTECLess-LethalSystemsisafullserviceprovideroflesslethalproductstoLawEnforcementandCorrectionagencies.Studentsattendingthisclasswillreceiveaninstructorcertification,notanendusercertificate.Wehavesomeexcitingnewproductswewantoperatorstolearnabouttoseeiftheyfitintotheirlesslethalarsenal.Ourcadreofinstructorshasmanyyearsofonthejobexperienceusinglesslethalproductsandlookforwardtosharingtheseexperienceswithyou.CHEMICALMUNITIONS:ThepurposeofthiscourseistoinstructLE/CorrectionsandMilitarypersonnelinthesafehandlinganddeploymentofChemicalMunitions.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Penandnotebook,NomexorKevlarfullfingergloves,gasmaskwithCSfilter,contactlenscase,hydrationsource,12gashotgunand37/40mmlauncherifavailableandbodyarmor(optional).Instructor(s):ClayAnderson-AMTECArmoredVehicleRescueOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:SanduskyRangeClassDescription:Thiscoursewillteachconsiderations,methodsandTTPsforusinganarmoredvehicletoconductrescueoperations.Live-fireexerciseswillbeutilizedtobothteachandvalidateTTPs.StudentEquipmentNeeds:BasicSWATKit,200roundsofcarbineand100roundsofpistolammunition,aswellaseyeandearprotection.Instructor(s):JohnRay-LAPDASPTacticalFlashlightInstructor(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–504bClassDescription:Thisisaone(1)dayInstructorLevelCertificationcoursefortacticaluseoftheASPflashlightandTacticalLightcase.ASPhasextractedtheflashlightportionofthe3-dayIntegratedTrainingCoursetoprovidetacticsusingtheflashlighttodistract,disorient,anddisablesubjectsonthestreetwhileenhancingofficerskillset.TheASPtrainerwillreviewbatonstrikesandcuffingproceduresandteachhowtheASPflashlightandTacticalLightCasecombocanintegratewiththesetoolsandbecomeavaluableassetonyourbelt.Thecourseisdesignedtoequipinstructorstoteachpracticalfieldusagesandincludesmulti-usedrills,generaltactics,andexpertsupportincaseoflitigationarisingoutoftraining.ASPwillprovideafreeflashlighttrainingkittoeachparticipantaswellasadditionalproductsfortrainingandpurchase.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.ASPproductswillbeavailableforattendeestouseduringthecourse.Instructor(s):JaredWilliams-ASPInstructorCadreBallisticShieldUser(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–ShoothouseClassDescription:Tap-RacktacticalwillcertifyyouintheuseofANYballisticshield.Wewillcoverdifferentlevelsofprotection,construction,accessoriesandapplication.Topicscoveredincludemarksmanship,weaponhandlingandmanipulation,defensivetactics,shieldtacticsandteammovementusingballisticshieldsorblankets.StudentEquipmentNeeds:BallisticShield,dutypistol,500roundspistolammo,NormalSWATdeploymentgeartoincludehelmet,armor,pistolbelt,eyeandearprotection,andinclementweather.Instructor(s):BillBlowers–TapRackTacticalBarricadedSubjects(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–Rosewood

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ClassDescription:Thisclasswilltakeanin-depthlookatbarricadedsuspects,legalconsiderations,tools/gearavailabletoassistwiththisissue,andtacticsinresolvingthesituationinasafeandtacticalmanner.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanMangin–OSPSRTCovertLockPicking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CypressClassDescription:Thisisaone-day,hands-on-intensivetrainingprogramthatfocusesongainingentrybysuchmethodsaslockpickingandlockbypassing.Thiscourseisofbenefittoanypatrolofficers,tacticaloperators,investigators,probationofficers,conservationofficersaswellasspecializedmilitaryunits.TheCovertLockPickingcourseteachesspecializedmethodsforgainingentryintoavarietyofsecuredstructuresaswellaseverydayapplicationssuchaspadlockedgates,firesafes,desks,filecabinets,strongboxes,andvehicles.Thecoursefocusesonpracticalmethodsofgainingentryanddetailstechniquesonlockpicking,lockbypassinganddefeatingadvancedlockingtechnologiessuchasmagneticdoorlocks,"high-security"locks,andelectronicaccessgates.RealLifeApplications:*Search&ArrestWarrants*WelfareChecks*TacticalOperations*ProbationChecks*VehicleSearches*UnsecuredBusinesses&Residence*ConservationChecks*SurveillancePositioning*SituationsWhereSuspects"LosttheKey"StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):PatCantlin&CyrilChengCriticalIncidentDebriefsforOfficerInvolvedShootings(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–ZebrawoodClassDescription:ThisisaOneDaydebriefwithfourofficersthatwereinvolvedinofficerinvolvedshootings.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s): DavidL.Leighty–WestervilleDivisionofPolice

MikeMoran–FranklinCountyProbateCourtBrandonSavage–MiddlefieldPoliceDepartmentLt.PaulOhl–ColumbusDivisionofPoliceSWAT

CTSChemicalMunitionsCertificationCourse(8Hours)

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ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room706ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingqualificationcoursesandcontaminationexercises.Thecoursewillincludeisbutnotlimitedto:•IntroductiontoChemicalMunitions•TypesandFormsofChemicalAgents•TechnologicalAdvancementsinPyrotechnics,Blast,andAerosolMunitions•EscalationofChemicalDeployment•CrowdControlPrinciples/OutdoorConsiderations•BarricadeSubject/SpaceDenial•PowderOC/CN/CS•Hands-onTrainingwithTacticalDeploymentwithHand-HeldGrenades,and37mmand40mmLaunchers•TechniquesandTacticalConsiderations•Decontamination/FirstAid•ProtectiveMasks•CriminalandCivilLiabilities•SamplePolicyandProcedures•InstructorDevelopment•ContaminationExercisesStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmor,functioninggasmaskanddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployingChemicalAgents.1-Department37mmSingle(SmoothBore)Launcheror37MultiLauncher,AND1-40mmMultior40MMSingleLauncher.12gaugeShotgun.Instructor(s):PhilShingleton–CTSDefenseTechnologyChemicalAgentMunitionsInstructorCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room707ClassDescription:Instructorlevellectureandpracticalexerciseincludingqualificationcoursesandcontaminationexercises.Thecoursewillincludeisbutnotlimitedto:IntroductiontoChemicalMunitionsTypesandFormsofChemicalAgentsTechnologicalAdvancementsinPyrotechnics,Blast,andAerosolMunitionsEscalationofChemicalDeploymentCrowdControlPrinciples/OutdoorConsiderationsBarricadeSubject/SpaceDenialPowderOC/CN/CSHands-onTrainingwithTacticalDeploymentwithHand-HeldGrenades,and37mmand40mmLaunchersTechniquesandTacticalConsiderationsDecontamination/FirstAidProtectiveMasks

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CriminalandCivilLiabilitiesSamplePolicyandProceduresInstructorDevelopmentContaminationExercisesStudentEquipmentNeeds:Eyeandearprotection,gloves,bodyarmor,functioninggasmaskanddutygearnormallyutilizedwhendeployingChemicalAgents.1-Department37mmSingle(SmoothBore)Launcheror37MultiLauncher,AND1-40mmMultior40MMSingleLauncher.12gaugeShotgun.Instructor(s):KevinBoucher–SafarilandGunFightingfromConcealment-Pistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Range2ClassDescription:ThisclassisgoingtocoverthedynamicaspectsofcarryinganddeployingaconcealedhandgunasaDAILYresponsibility,whileworkingplainclothes,UCoroffduty.Allhandgunpresentationswillcomefromaconcealedholster,(openorclosed/buttondownorpolo/t-shirt,)andallwillbeaddressed.Wewilldiscussgearselection,advantagesanddisadvantagesofpositionsofcarryandmethodsandconsiderations.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RequiredKititemsinclude:

• WraparoundEyeProtection• Earprotection(electronicpreferred)• Baseballstylehat• Rangefood/WATER• Seasonalweathergear/raingear• STURDYpistolbelt• ProductionHandgun,preferably12roundscapacityorhigher• Singlestack.45'sarefine,justneedtoincreasemagazinecountto8

minimum• ConcealmentHolster-**SEENOTESATBOTTOM**• Doublemagazinecarrier• 4highcapacitymagazinesMINIMUM(8for1911guys)• Acovergarment-Buttondownshirt,sweatshirt,jacket.Howdoyoucarry

concealed?• 800roundsoffactoryammunition• Cleaningkit/lubrication• **HolstersMUSTbecapableofholsteringwithoutuseofthesupport

hand.OldleatherpancakestyleorinsidethewaistbandholstersthatdonotretaintheiropeningwhenthehandgunisremovedareNOTpermitted.**ShoulderrigsARENOTpermitted****SERPAholstersARENOTpermitted**

Instructor(s):MattJacques–VictoryFirstForceonForceAdvancedTactics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:LorainClassDescription:ThisblockofinstructionisdesignedforLawEnforcementpersonnelwhoworkorexecutespecialoperationsinaclosequarterurbanenvironment.ForceonForceAdvancedTacticsfocusesheavilyonforceonforcescenarioswherestudentsmustemployandadapttheirtrainingtosurvivethescenarioagainstwell–armedanddeterminedsuspect(s).Scenarioswillconsistof,butnotlimitedto:building/houseclearing,hostagesituation,activeshooter,andapproachontarget.Bytheendoftheday,officerswillhaverefinedorchangedtheircurrenttacticstobetterachievetheirmission.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Studentsneedtobringforceonforceprotectivegear,100roundsofammunitionofSIMS/UTMandcompatiblepistoland/orrifleplatforms.Instructor(s):EricMcBrideHostageRescueOverview(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1700ClassLocation:Kalahari–AloeswoodClassDescription:ThepresentationoffersanoverviewforneworexperiencedSWATTeammembersandwillreviewcontemporarytacticsandtechniquesusedinhostagerescues.Topicsdiscussedincludehostagerescueconcepts,rapiddeployment,emergencyentrytactics,discussionoftacticaloperationscenterandhostagenegotiationsconcepts.HRTtechniquesandforeoptionswillbediscussedrelatedtostronghold,vehicle,andlongrifleoptions.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BobChabali–DaytonPD(Chiefretired)HumanTerrainMapping&BehaviorPatternRecognition(HTMBPR)(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–WisteriaClassDescription:HTMBPRisdesignedforthe21stCenturyLawEnforcementProfessional.Itfocusesonadvancedcriticalthinkingusinganunderstandinginhumanbehaviorpatternstoarticulateanddefenddecisionsmadebytheofficerinthecourseoftheirduties.Itisdesignedtoempowerthelawenforcementofficerandlimitdepartment/organizationliabilitywhilesimultaneouslybuildingcommunityrapportandengagement.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen/Pencil/Highlighter,Notebook,Tablet/LaptopComputer,StudentscanweartheirdutyuniformorcasualattireaspertheirUnit/Dept/OrgSOPsorguidance.Instructor(s):JaySeese–SLC2IntermediateDistanceCarbineDeployment(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Range4

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ClassDescription:Thiscourseisadesignedtogivetheshooterthepropershootingfundamentalsandmindsetneededinalife-or-deathscenariofrom50-300yards.Wehavecarbinesbecausetheyaremorepowerfulthanpistolsandcapableofprecisionatdistance.Thiscourseisdesignedtoteachyouhowtooperateyourcarbineeffectivelyinsuchscenarios.Learnwhatyouandyourweaponarecapableof.Thisisagreatclassforanyonethatisapprehensive,ornoviceshootingattheseranges;realityisyourONLYshotmaybeatdistance.Comeandlearnwhatworks,whatdoesn’twork,andwhy.Learnwhatthebulletdoesonceithitsamedium(window,wall,clothing,etc.)andwhatitdoesagainstsofttissue;learnwhatitdoesatdistance-forgetwhatHollywoodhastaughtyou.Thiscourseisdesignedtoeducateyoutheshooteronwhattoexpectfromyourbody,yourmind,andequipmentinalife-or-deathscenario.Wedonotrisetotheoccasion,butfalltothelevelofourtraining—don’tfallshortwhenitcounts.Thisisalow-round-countclass—distancecallsforqualitynotquantity.FYI—wewillshootalotofsteel!Courseincludes:Fundamentalsneededforaccuracy(personalandequipment),Targetengagementfrom50-300yards,In-depthdiscussiononincapacitationzones,Ballisticlectureofcommoncarbinecalibersinmediumsandsofttissue,Scenariotraining,Specificincapacitationdrills,Situationspecificshootingpositions,Psychologyofthegunfight,andSpeedandaccuracydrills.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbineofchoicewithqualityopticorsights3ormoremagazines200roundsofrifleammoEarprotection(electronicpreferred)/EyeprotectionSlingandmagazinepouchesWaterhydratingdeviceWeaponlubeandmaintenancetoolsBaggedlunchorsnacksPositiveattitudeandopenmindInstructor(s):DocSpears–ForgeTacticalIntroductiontoExplosiveBreaching(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:KalahariClassDescription:This8hourclasswillintroducetheofficertothetheoryandpracticalapplicationofexplosivebreachingasitpertainstoLESpecialOperationTeams.Afteraninitialoverviewintheclassroomthatwillcoverhistory,liabilityandcollateralissues,safetyandcurrentchanges,thestudentswillmovetotherangewheretheywillconstruct,placeandfireavarietyofchargesusedtodefeatsolidwoodandmetaldoors.Atthecompletionofthisclass,thestudentswillhaveaclearunderstandingofwhythisvitalskillsetissocriticaltocombatthecurrentcriminalandterroristthreatstheLEcommunityidfacing.Thiscourseisstronglyrecommendedforsupervisorsanddecisionmakers.

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StudentEquipmentNeeds:BodyArmor,eyeandearprotection,knife,andnotetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):AlanBrosnan–TacticalEnergeticEntrySystemsIntroductiontoLawEnforcementTracking(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–VillaTentsClassDescription:Studentswillbeintroducedtovisualtrackingskillswithanemphasisonproperfocusinthecriticalfirstminutesofanunfoldingincident.Theclasswillcenteraroundfindingandinterpretingtracksandsupportingdetails.Additionally,thecoursewillfocusonthesmallteamtacticsvitalduringtheinitialphaseoftheoperation.Thiscurriculumisbasedona"comeasyouare"approach.Theskillsetsstressedaredesignedtomakeyoubetterwithwhatyouhaveandemphasizesseizingopportunities,leveragingprimitiveandadvancedtechnology,andpiecingtogetherinformationinordertodeterminethebesttacticstoeffectanarrest.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial,appropriateBDUclothing,platecarriers,longguns,smallbinoculars(optional),inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):AnthonyWinegar–NationalParkServiceK9TransitionalZonesofTrainingCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyFairgroundsClassDescription:AsaDualPurposeK9TeamhavingtheabilitytotransitionfromoneK9disciplinetoanotherisparamountforsuccessandoperationalability.TransitionalK9trainingisimportantduringweeklytrainingexercises.Ifdonecorrectly,itwillgreatlyenhanceadogscontrol,focusandcommitmentinallareas.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Patrol/TacticalK9Gear,Dutygearandclothingforweather,BiteSuitand/orSleeve,andDetectionOdor-NarcoticorExplosive.Instructor(s):MikePennington–StormDogTacticalLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room722ClassDescription:AGSwillbeconductingaone(1)dayexcerptfromourLawEnforcementProtectiveOperations(LEPO)course.Thiscoursewillberepeatedon3separatedaysduringtheconference.Studentswilllearnprotectiveoperationwalkingformationsanddiscusseachofthemember’sresponsibilities.Alongwithformations,wewilldiscussarrivalsanddepartureswithmembersoftheformationandaprincipal.Firsthalfofthedaywillbeinsideoftheclassroom,whilesecondhalfwillbeoutsideapplyingthewalkingformationsandarrivalsanddepartures.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):BryanHillis–AlexanderGlobalStrategies

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MagpulCoreCarbineLevel1(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:CampPerry–100-MeterRangeClassDescription:Introductorycarbinetrainingprogramdesignedtoprovideyouwiththefundamentalskillsofweaponsmanipulationandmarksmanship.Focusingonourprincipalsofmindset,marksmanship,manipulation,andmovement,you’llhaveasolidfoundationtobuildonasyourtrainingprogresses.Byfirststartingwithproperweaponsmanipulationtechniques,you’llmoveonintothefundamentalsofmarksmanshipwithchallengingdrillstoevaluateskillsandprogress.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Carbine,sling,500roundsofammunition,platecarrierorchestrig,earandeyeprotection,inclementweathergear.Instructor(s):JohnTymkowicz–MagpulNarcoticsTeamOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room308ClassDescription:Attendeeswillbeintroducedtothecovertandovertaspectsofnarcoticoperationsrangingfromstreetlevelnarcoticsenforcementtosmall-tomid-leveldrugtraffickers.Theroleandexpectationsoftheundercoveroperativewhileperforminghisdutiesarediscussedtoincludesafetyconsiderationsandtacticalsupportteampersonnel.Emphasiswillbeplacedonindividualofficertactics,teamtactics,teamdynamics,teamlimitations,investigativeeffortsandundercoverdeployment.Tacticalteamoperations,casetakedownsandundercoverofficerrescuewillalsobediscussed.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s):FrankieSepulveda–NYPDNoFailPistolCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–VehicleBayClassDescription:ThePresscheckConsultingNoFailPistolcourseisdesignedtoequippatrolandtacticalofficerswiththeskillstomakehighrisk/highrewardpistolshotsincriticalsituations.Thiscoursewillenablethestudenttocontinuetodevelopandmaintaintheseskillsthroughtheuseofclear,repeatablestandards.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Dutyhandgunandholster,500roundsofhandgunammunition,eye/earprotection,andinclementweathergear.Instructor(s):ChuckPressburg–PresscheckConsultingPatrolRifleProblemSolver(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub(ECCC)–Bay3ClassDescription:PatrolRifleProblemSolverisdesignedtoincreasetheskillandproficiencyofexperiencedindividualofficersworkingaloneorinateamenvironment.Thecoursefocus

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esinincreasingofficerproficiencyinweaponmanipulation,problemsolvingandtacticaldecisionmakingbasedonenvironmentalfactors.Thisisafast-pacedcoursewithintermittentstressandlittledowntime.TopicsInclude:• Safetyasitrelatestocarbineemployment• Readypositionsandpresentation• Postengagementconsiderations• Speed/emergencyreload• Criticalcommunication• Manipulationandstoppageproblemsolving• Handgun,speedandprecision• Handgunmanipulation• Deployingthesecondaryweapon• Transitioningfromsecondarytoprimary• Fullandhalfsupportsideengagement• Changinglevels• Positionalproblemsolving• WorkingthroughproblemsasateamStudentEquipmentNeeds:ZeroedrifleHandgunDressandwearequipmentthatwouldbecommonforrifleemploymentsituations350-450roundsofrifle/carbineammunition100-200roundsofhandgunammunitionFluidsandLunch.Wewilltakea30-minutelunch,sopleasebringyours.Instructor:DanielShawPepperBallInstructorCertification(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room801ClassDescription:PepperBallInstructor–IncludingnewVariableKineticSystem(VKS)LauncherandnewShapedProjectilesforenhancedaccuracyatgreaterdistances(8Hours).ThisistypicallyaTWO-DAYClassCONDENSEDTOONEDAYSPECIFICALLYFOROTOA.PepperBallproductscanhelpreduceofficerandsuspectinjuries,savelives,decreasetheriskoflitigation,andimprovepublicperceptionoflawenforcementagencies.ThePepperBallSystemisanaffordable,non-lethaltooldesignedforpatrol,corrections,andtacticalofficersinawidevarietyofsituations.ThePepperBallInstructorCertificationcourseinvolvesintensivetrainingintheuseofthenonlethalPepperBallSystem,includingoperation,safety,maintenance,anddeployment.ThiscoursecertifiesattendeesasPepperBallInstructorsfortheirindividualagency,allowingtheattendeetodesignacourseinthesafeandeffectiveuseofthePepperBallSystem.THISCOURSEWILLINTRODUCEANDCERTIFYTHEATTENDEESONTHENEWVARIABLEKINETICSYSTEM(VKS)LAUNCHERANDNEWSHAPEDPROJECTILES.Thenewsystemhasproventoincreaserange,

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accuracyandenergyatthepointofimpact,whileallowingtheoperatortwoloadtwotypesofprojectilesintothelauncheratthesametime.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial(PepperBallwillprovideallweaponsandammo).Instructor(s):MichaelForrestPerformanceGunfightingOneDayMod(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Norfolk&SouthernPoliceRangeClassDescription:Participantsinthiscourseshouldhaveacoreunderstandingofmarksmanshipfundamentalsandstrongweaponshandlingskills.Buildingonthesefundamentals,participantswillbeinstructedinhighperformanceskillsandwillpracticetechniquestoenablethemtosuccessfullyperforminfirearmengagements.Topicscoveredwillinclude:WeaponZeros,Safety,Grip,Stance,Accuracy,Speed,Positions,MultipleThreats,Reloads,Malfunctions,ShootingontheMove,andOpenMindset.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Rifle,ServiceablePistol,3RifleMagazines,PouchesforRifleMagazines,3PistolMagazines,PouchesforPistolMagazines,550RifleRounds/500PistolRounds,RifleSling,EyeandEarProtections,andServiceableHolster.Instructor(s):JaredReston–RestonGroupPerformancePistol(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)–50-MeterRangeClassDescription:ThepurposeofthisPOIistostrengthentheeffectivenessofofficersthroughmaximizingshootingperformance.Formostlawenforcement,thehandgunservesasTHEprimaryweaponsystem/life-line.Withthisinmind,it'simportanttotraintoahighstandardwiththatweapon.Exampletopicscovered:-Sightingmethodsandconsiderations-Propertriggerresetandcadencecontrol-Subconsciousthrottlecontrol-Targettransitioning-Shootingonthemove-Self-trainingconsiderationsStudentEquipmentNeeds:800rounds,Holster/Dutybelt,abilitytocarry1-3extramags,andanopenmind.Instructor(s):TomBullinsPistolDiagnostics(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ARESInc.–Range12ClassDescription:PistolDiagnosticswillgivethestudenttheabilityandknowledgenecessarytorecognizeandselfdiagnoseissuesheorshemaybehaving

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andtofixthoseissuesthroughabetterunderstandingofthefundamentalsofmarksmanshipastheyrelatetothepistol.Wewillbreakdownthefundamentalsintermsthatmakesensetoyou,thatyou'llbeabletotakebackwithyoutoincreaseyourconfidenceandcompetencewithyourpistol.Ifyou'vebeenfrustratedwithyourpistolmarksmanshiporwouldsimplyliketotunethingsup,thisistheclassforyou.Youwillnotbeleftbehindinthisclass,wewillfixyou!StudentEquipmentNeeds:Needtobringduty/offdutypistol.Eye&EarPro,Handgun,3mags,Holster,MagPouch,300roundsofammunition,BallCap,Sunscreen,Water,inclementweathergear,andanOpenMind.Instructor(s):RussLyonsPlainClothesLawEnforcementCounterTerrorismResponse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room309ClassDescription:TheLE-CTResponseandLowVisibilityOperations/NextGenWarfarecourseisdesignedtoprovideinsightintotheworldofgovernmentSmallUnitCounterTerrorismsTactics,withanemphasisinLowVisibilityOperations.ThesetacticsarecurrentlybeingutilizedbyspecialteamsthroughoutEuropeandtheMiddleEast,andcreditedtosavingliveswhensecondscount.Theobjectiveoftheeight(8)hourseminaristoprovideanoverviewofteamstructure,commandandcontrol,equipment,communications,weapons,anddeployment.Ourgoalistoprovokethoughtanddiscussionforhowteamswilltacklethenextgenerationofwarfare.TheinstructorcadrehavefoundationsasUSMarines,havingservedonLawEnforcementTacticalTeams,aswellasestablishedCounterTerrorismunitswithintheIntelligenceCommunity.StudentEquipmentNeeds:NotepadandPen;Lowvisibilityclothing(i.e.bluejeans,t-shirts,clothing)thatworksinthesurroundingenvironment.Handgun,SubgunorSBR,Platecarrier/chestrigs/orbandoleer,helmet,Medkit,commsgear.Instructor(s):Danny“Gator”Pritbor–FirebaseGatorRedDotPistolsforLawEnforcement(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:ErieCountyConservationClub–Range1ClassDescription:InpartnershipwithGlock,SafarilandandRavenConcealment,studentsthatdonothaveapistolwithanopticcanuseaGlock34Gen5equippedwithareddotoptic(courtesyofGlock)andholstertheweaponinaSafarilandorRavenConcealmentholster.Studentsthathavetheirownpistolandreddotcomboarewelcometobringit.RedDotsonpistolsarebecomingmorepopularasoptionsforcarryanddutyweapons.Manyareconcernedwiththetrainingcurvenecessarytotakefulladvantageofthetechnology.TopicsCovered:•Zeroingyourreddot•TheDrawandhowtostopfishingforthedot

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•Reddotsupclose•Reddotsatdistance•Speed:Efficiencyofdrawandpresentation•Dottracking:Grip,stance,dotmovement,predictability•Howtogetbetteronyourown.Dryfireforskillbuilding.Livefireforconfirmation•RedDotMaintenance•Targettransitions•Shootingonthemove.StudentEquipmentNeeds:RDSequippedpistolandholster(NoSerpas)ifyouhaveone.Ifnot,Glock,SafarilandandRavenConcealmenthavesponsoredtheclass,andwillbeprovidingRDSequippedpistolsandholstersforstudentswhodonotyethaveanRDSpistolsystem.Willneedeyeanearpro,inclementweathergear,StreamlightTLR1orSurefire300A,B,orUmodelweaponmountedlight,250roundsofammo.Ifusingaloanergun,bring250roundsoffactoryloaded9mm.Instructor(s):ScottJedlinski–ModernSamuraiProjectRoninCloseQuartersDefense–Blade(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE-CenterClassDescription:Thisblockofinstructionisabeginnertomediumskilllevelcourse.Thiscoursewillbuildonthefundamentalsandcapabilitiesoftheblade.Officerswillbetaughthowtousethebladeinordertobetterdefendagainstthesetactics.Coursewillcoveremptyhands,bladefighting,impactweaponsandhowtodefendagainstcommonweaponsfoundandusedonthestreets.Officerswillwalkawaywithaprovenmindsetanddefensetacticstobetterenhancetheirsurvivability.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Water,NotebookandPen,andWearDailydutyclothes.Instructor(s):TuLam–RoninTacticsSABREOCInstructorCertificationCourse(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–PortiaClassDescription:Coursefocusesonthedeploying,handling,anddocumentingtheuseofChemicalAerosols.Medicalissuesandlegalliabilitywillbeaddressed.Thiscoursewillenhancetheinstructor'sdevelopmentintheuseandtrainingofaerosolspraytacticsandwillhelpprotectdepartmentsfromcostlylitigationissuesthatcouldarisefromtheuseofaerosolprojectors.Thisprogramaddressesproperdeploymenttechniques,availableaerosols,recommendedinertandcontaminationdrills,decontamination,properlyreportingforce,andtacticsforsurvivinganAerosolAttack.ProgramaddressesallaspectsofusingChemicalAerosolProjectors.AttendeesreceiveaninstructormanualandstudentPowerPoint.InstructorCertificationvalidfor3years.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterial.Instructor(s):GarySikorski-SABRESearchWarrantPlanning(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–Mangrove

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ClassDescription:ThisclasswillfocusontheplanningprocessforbothSWATandNarcoticssearchwarrants.Theclasswilldiscussandoutlinethescoutprocessalongwiththenecessaryinformationneededtocompleteanoperationsplanforasearchwarrant.Differentoptionsforoperationplanswillbepresented.ThisclassisgearedtowardthosewhowillbetaskedwithcompletingsearchwarrantplansfortheiragencyorSWATteam.Participantswillhavetheopportunitytodoascout/intelgatheringandcompleteasearchwarrantoperationsplan.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Pen,Paper,Laptopiftheyhaveone.Instructor(s):DetectiveSeanHumphreyandOfficerRossNagy–DaytonPoliceSERE(Survival,Escape,Resistance,andEvasion)TacticsforUCandPlainclothesOfficers(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room701ClassDescription:Thiseighthourclassisdesignedtoprovideparticipantswithpractical,handsonskillsinaddressingviolentsituationswhenworkinginplainclothesorundercover,whenforceescalationoptionsarelimited,andwheninconfinedenvironments(suchasinsideavehicle).TheclassincludesaSEREcomponentthatwouldteachofficershowtodefeatrestraints;adefensivetacticscomponent-teachinghandgundisarmsinextremeclosequarters,andvehicleinterdictionasapartofofficerrescuetactics.Thisisafastpacedanddynamicclass.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Officersshouldcomeinplainclothesandaconcealableholster.Iftheyhaveatraininggunfortheirholstertheyshouldbringthataswell.Instructor(s):BKBlankchtein–MasadaTacticalTacticalRappellingandContingencyEgress(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:AmusementAlesClassDescription:SWATOperatorswillreviewknots,improvisedanchorsandon-ropefundamentalswithcurrentkitreviewandplacement.Primarytrainingfocuswillbecontingencyplanningandexecutionofemergentoperator,teamandhostage/victimegressandrescuefromelevatedpositions.Introductiontotacticalinfiltrationandoverwatchpositions.Newequipmentwillbeintroduced;team’scurrentequipmentmaybeused.RevacUSAwillhaveonropeequipmentavailableforallstudentsifdepartmentsareunabletoprovide.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Teamtraininguniform(olderBDU’srecommended,astheywillgetabused)GlovesAppropriateboots/footwearHelmet,bumpcapCurrentteamropeequipmentHarness,hardware,ropeetc.(Revacwillprovideallequipmentfortrainingifstudentsdonothaveequipmentavailable)Platecarriers/Vests(nomagazines,ammunitionetc)Trainingweaponsifavailable.Instructor(s):DanRussell–REVACUSATacticalLadderOperations(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room306ClassDescription:Basicintroductiontoapplyingmultiplebreachandladderoperationstoyourwarrantservicetactics.Atwo-hourpowerpointwillreviewtheoryandapplicationaswellasthedevelopmentofaladdercomponent.Theclasswillthenconductpracticalexerciseswiththeintentionofgivingthestudentabasicunderstandingofladderdeploymentaccompaniedbybreachandholdtechniquesforsecondstorywindows.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Helmet,glovesandeyeprotectionInstructor(s):DarinKarbler–DTUTransformingYourRealityBasedTrainingProgram(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room709ClassDescription:Well-designedScenarioBasedTraining(SBT)cansignificantlyimproveofficersafetyandperformance.Inaneraofincreasedviolence(LEOKA2016),SBTisnolongeraluxury,it’sanecessity.Unfortunately,manywell-intentionedscenarioscancausenegativetrainingscars.ThiscoursewillexaminethepurposeofSBT(evaluationvs.training),provideanevidencebasedtrainingmodelforthedevelopmentofrealisticSBT,learnhowto“reverseengineer”reallifeeventsandconvertthemintoscenarios,andexplorewaysofbreakingdowntrainingsilosthatoftenimpedeofficerperformance.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Gunbelt,eyeprotection,notetaking,longsleevet-shirtandglovesareoptionalbuthelpful.Instructor(s):DennisValone–CommandPresenceTriageandTreatmentfortheFirstResponder(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:Kalahari–CrownPalmClassDescription:Thiscoursewillintroduceofficerstothebasicsofhowtoidentifyinjuries,triage,andtreatcasualtiesinthetacticalsetting.Triagingisanimportantpartoffirstidentifyingwhoisinjuredandsecondlyhowbadthevictimsareinjured.Theoperatorwillalsobecomefamiliarwiththespecifictreatmentoptionsoncetheinitialtriageiscomplete.Wewillfocusonhowtotreattheairway,breathingandcirculationwhenbreachedbyapplyingbasicskillsandtoolsofthetrade.Uponcompletionofthecourseoperatorswillhavetheskillsettoproperlyapplyatourniquet,holdpressure,packwounds,placechestseals,placenasalairwayadjuncts,positionpatients,andperformanongoingassessment.Thisisvitalwhenrenderingaidtootherofficers.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):AaronByard–AllHandsResponseViolenceofMind:PrimalViolence,CriminalMindsetandCounterAmbush(8Hours)ClassTime:0800-1600

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ClassLocation:EHOVE–Room802ClassDescription:Auniqueperspectiveontheviolentthreatsyouface.Hearaninsiderperspectivefromsomeonewholivedandsurvivedinthatviolentcriminalunderworldworldfor25years,withanarticulationonhowtohackthehumanprocessorbyunderstandinghowthathardcoremindsetiscreated,andwhatwecandotobegincultivatingthemindsettopreparetomeetthemhead-onwiththeprofessionalism.Theprimaryfocusofthiscourseisinstructingpeopletodealwiththeapexpredator,orHigh-OrderCriminal,whilepushingoneselftoahighlevelofprofessionalism.Whileconventionalself-defenseandlawenforcementtrainingmaybesufficienttohandlethelessintelligentandlowskilledassailant,thistypeoftrainingfailsdrasticallywhenappliedtothepredatorthathashigh-orderthinkingskills.Participantswillgainanunderstandingofthedifferentlevelsofcriminalattack,andwilllearnhowtofocustheirstudyandtrainingtodealwiththesavvy,non-stereotypicalpredatorwithhigh-orderthinkingskills.Thefocusistoidentifyandunderstandthehigh-orderpredator,andtolearnhowtonotonlydealwiththem,buttoawakenandcultivatethehigh-orderpredationskillswithinyouwhilemaintainingahighlevelofprofessionalism.Ourorientationisthefoundationofeverydecisionmakingprocessweengagein.Wewillexaminehowthatorientationiscreated,andwhatwecandotoalterourdecision-makingperformancethroughtrainingandconditioning.StudentEquipmentNeeds:Notetakingmaterials.Instructor(s):VargFreeborn–OneLifeDefenseFemaleOffDutyCarry(8Hours)-CANCELLEDClassTime:0800-1600ClassLocation:NorthernOhioTacticalTrainingCenter(NOTTC)ClassDescription:Thiscourseisgearedtowardsoffdutyandconcealedcarrymethods.Wewillshowyoudifferentcarrypositionsandthebenefitsanddrawbacksofsuch.Studentswillreviewconceptssuchasgrip,triggercontrol,sightalignment,sightpicture,stance,deploymenttechniquesfromconcealment,andpracticeclearingmalfunctions.Theaimofthiscourseistogivethestudenttheabilityandconfidencenecessarytosuccessfullyengageandneutralizealethalthreatinasafemanner.Studentswillbeabletoapplynewlytaughtprincipleinlive-fireexercisesontherange.Thiscourseisdesignedforwomenonlyastofosteramorecomfortablelearningenvironment.Topicsthatwillbecovered:Gear●Concealmentholsterdesignedforyourpistol●Ammunition●Grip●Stance●Loading/Unloading/Reloading●Presschecking●MultipleCarryPositions●Drawingfromconcealment●Re-holsteringtoconcealment●Sightgears●Immediateactiondrills●Postengagementfollow

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throughStudentEquipmentNeeds:Ammunition:Minimum300rds.●BallisticVest*●PistolwithIWB/Offdutyholster●Minimumof3magazines●Magazinepouch●Ballisticeyeprotection●Earprotection●BrimmedhatRecommendedequipment:Hydration,Snacks,raingear,sunscreen,insectrepellantandcomfortableclothing.Instructor(s):SangLee–LETrainingConcepts