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One of the most challenging and hazardous assignments for SWAT is searching for an armed fugitive in an open-air environment. Responding to this type of incident successfully requires specific skill sets beyond basic SWAT training. This three-day course teaches tactical officers the techniques and tactics required to participate in a high-risk manhunt operation. Topics include: introduction to visual tracking, land navigation with map, compass & GPS, firearms skills for open-air environments, equipment recommendations, tracking team tactics, grid search team tactics, apprehension tactics in an open-air environment, integrating K9 teams and incident command aspects of a high-risk manhunt. The course is presented through a combination of lectures, extensive field exercises, force-on-force scenarios with role players, firearms range training and a table-top exercise. A final high-risk manhunt functional exercise will allow officers to demonstrate all the skills learned. This course satisfies the NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard: 3.1.4.2 High Risk Apprehensions in Open Air Environments

Course Eligibility
IndividualFire/EMSRetiredAssociateAgencyNon-Member Sworn LE
There are currently no scheduled sessions for this course. If you would like information about hosting a course at your agency please click here
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The mission of the National Tactical Officers Association is to enhance the performance and professional status of law enforcement personnel by providing a credible and proven training resource as well as a forum for the development of tactics and information exchange. The Association’s ultimate goal is to improve public safety and domestic security through training, education and tactical excellence. The National Tactical Officers Association operates with Veritas (truth, honesty and integrity) in our relationships.
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