Police snipers perform an integral role in tactical operations. However, many people in the industry, team leaders, trainers, and even the snipers themselves often don't know what those roles actually are. They believe the legends, and fall for the "sniper voodoo" that permeates the community. The American Sniper Association has made an important part of its mission the education of the sniper community, using science, history and research to teach the real world of police sniping. This presentation will utilize collected data and numerous case studies to dispel the mythology, and to give snipers the information they will need to train for their future missions.

Derrick Bartlett is a 28-year veteran of law enforcement. As a member of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, he served as a SWAT/Sniper for sixteen years and was responsible for team training. Over twenty years in special operations have provided him with unique opportunities to work and train with numerous elite tactical units and renowned instructors. As Director of Snipercraft, Inc., he has provided instruction for snipers and supervisors for over one thousand law enforcement agencies, throughout the United States and Canada. In addition to dozens of magazine articles, he is the author of the books, Snipercraft: The Art of the Police Sniper, Staring at the Crosshairs and Riding the Recoil, and a contributing author to the training manual, Police Sniper Training and Operations. He is the creator of Tactical Vision, an observation skills course for police officers and tactical personnel. Derrick is also the President of the American Sniper Association and serves on the advisory boards of several other tactical organizations.