This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 5 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom and covers the same material as the residency version. This is a basic level course designed for law enforcement and corrections personnel, mental health professionals, supervisors / team leaders and commanders who are assigned to, work with, or oversee the functions of a crisis/hostage negotiations team. This course is also appropriate for law enforcement and corrections personnel who aspire to join a crisis/hostage negotiations team. This curriculum is designed to meet the standards set forth by the National Council of Negotiations Associations for a basic course of study for police crisis/hostage negotiators. Although it is a “basic” course, it represents a robust and comprehensive view of the most likely negotiation problems and best techniques to resolve them peacefully. It is suitable for experienced negotiators desiring a refresher course.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions and produce written documents to enhance team preparedness. This version of Basic Crisis Negotiations is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20243580	6/18/2024	6/11/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: June 18, 19, 20, 24 & 25 (10am - 7pm Eastern Time)
20243590	8/14/2024	8/7/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: August 14, 15, 16, 22 & 23 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)
20244640	10/2/2024	9/25/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: October 2,3, 4, 10 & 11 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)
20244650	12/11/2024	12/4/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: December 11, 12, 13, 19 & 20 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led. THIS COURSE IS NOT INTENDED FOR CRISIS NEGOTIATORS.

This course is designed to provide first responders (patrol/detective), dispatchers, supervisors, and fire/EMS personnel involved in responding to crisis and barricaded subject calls with skills to effectively communicate and de-escalate the situation. This course will provide the student with a basic understanding of scene response, communication methods, de-escalation skills, intelligence gathering, roles and responsibilities during crisis negotiations, incident assessments, and incident debriefs.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of Crisis Negotiations for First Responders is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities to participate in this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20243680	5/31/2024	5/24/2024	Members: $184.00 Non-Mem: $239.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
This is a one-day class held from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time
20244660	9/18/2024	9/11/2024	Members: $184.00 Non-Mem: $239.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
This is a one-day class held from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time
20244690	12/17/2024	12/10/2024	Members: $184.00 Non-Mem: $239.00	Online	Doering, Patrick
This is a one-day class held from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom. This 1-day course is designed to educate police personnel on the legalities and challenges faced when responding to suicidal subjects. Unique perspectives are provided in order to provoke discussion within agencies to have a true understanding of the relevant Constitutional requirements. Case law examples are provided as talking points to assist in guiding policy and response decision-making. In addition, model programs from throughout the United States are presented as potential options for agencies to consider.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of Law Enforcement Response to Suicidal Subjects: Legal Realities and Options is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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COURSE ELIGIBILITY Fire/EMS Retired Associate Sworn Law Enforcement

Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20244880	6/5/2024	5/31/2024	Members: $50.00 Non-Mem: $50.00	Online	Pearson, David
This is a one-day class held from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led.

This one-day course is designed to provide law enforcement supervisors and command personnel with the information and tools needed to manage a large-scale critical incident. This course will include a NIMS review, but the focus of the course is providing the tools for supervisors and command personnel to succeed when responding to active threats. The roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander will be discussed and applied through practical group exercises. Command decision-making through a proven system that streamlines the flow of direction and information will be a central focus of this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20244170	5/13/2024	5/6/2024	Members: $184.00 Non-Mem: $239.00	Online	Pergola, Mark
This is a one-day class held from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 2 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom and covers the same material as the residency version. ***This class is not intended for SWAT Officers, as it is designed primarily for patrol officers with no SWAT experience.***

This course is designed to provide patrol supervisors with the information and tools needed to manage a critical incident prior to the arrival of SWAT. Understanding the methodology used in managing a dynamic tactical problem, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary will give the patrol supervisor the tools needed to succeed during these events.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of Supervising Patrol Critical Incidents is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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COURSE ELIGIBILITY Fire/EMS Sworn Law Enforcement

Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20242620	4/29/2024	4/15/2024	Members: $256.00 Non-Mem: $311.00	Online	Krygier, Bob
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: April 29 & 30 (10am - 7pm Eastern Time)
20243440	6/27/2024	6/20/2024	Members: $256.00 Non-Mem: $311.00	Online	Norton, Travis
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: June 27 & 28 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 5 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom and covers the same material as the residency version. This course is designed to expose police SWAT Team Commanders and Supervisors to contemporary SWAT issues, tactics and procedures. Topics include major incident debriefs; leadership issues, emotional intelligence, justifying SWAT; the use of SWAT Teams; SWAT standards and professionalism; contemporary SWAT issues and concerns; SWAT and the media; selection, training, discipline and removal of supervisors and team members; crisis negotiations considerations; tactical operation center considerations; operational planning; weapons and equipment selection; legal issues and considerations; critical incident management; barricade and hostage procedures; warrant service planning and procedures; and much more.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership I is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20243210	5/14/2024	5/7/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Selleg, Jeff
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: May 14, 16, 20, 22 & 23 (10am - 7pm Eastern Time)
20244700	10/15/2024	10/8/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Selleg, Jeff
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: October 15, 17, 21, 23 & 24 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 4 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom. This is a follow-on course to the SWAT Command Decision-Making and Leadership I course. A comprehensive array of topics will be discussed including problem-solving methods and analytical thinking, tactical science principles, understanding the science of trust and how it impacts the building of high-performing teams, emotional intelligence, enhancing the structure and delivery of training to improve team performance, organizational leadership, and much more.

NOTE: This class includes intensive academic and theoretical components and requires self-directed assignments outside of class. Students will participate in analytical and scenario exercise discussions. This certification course is conducted entirely online through both a live instructor-led process coupled with self-directed work. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 5 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom and covers the same material as the residency version. This course is designed for law enforcement personnel who are responsible for deploying in the capacity as a SWAT Team Leader or as a supervisor who is responsible for the training and deployment of tactical teams. The focus of this training will be on pre-incident training, planning, organizing, and the tactical decision-making process used in the resolution of high-risk operations. Also included in the curriculum is an overview of SWAT training topics including selection and testing, training issues and liability, national SWAT standards and critical incident reviews. Practical applications will consist of scouting and planning warrants, small team planning, tactics used in the resolution of critical incidents, and the review of tactical incidents and videos. Attendees will participate in-group discussions, write operations orders, and develop training plans, plus critique and evaluate tactics and decisions based on a principle based SWAT decision-making process.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of SWAT Team Leader Development is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20243600	6/3/2024	5/27/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Meyer, Fred
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: June 3, 4, 6, 10 & 11 (10am - 7pm Eastern Time)
20243670	8/12/2024	8/5/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Meyer, Fred
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: August 12, 13, 15, 19 & 20 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)
20244670	10/7/2024	9/30/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Eklund, Chris
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: October 7, 8, 10, 14 & 15 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)
20244680	12/2/2024	11/25/2024	Members: $724.00 Non-Mem: $779.00	Online	Meyer, Fred
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: December 2, 3, 5, 9 & 10 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)

This course is a virtual course that is instructor-led over 3 days.

This entire course is conducted online via Zoom and covers the same material as the residency version. A three-day course designed to provide SWAT Team leaders and trainers with the ability to design, plan and prepare proactive training guidelines, manuals, events, calendars and support documents in order to best utilize limited training time and opportunities in order to produce the highest quality personnel and team capability; and to provide SWAT Team leaders and trainers with proven risk mitigation methodologies to counter risk within the three main risk areas for SWAT Teams, i.e. legal, training and operations.

NOTE: Students will participate in group discussions. This version of Training Management and Risk Mitigation for SWAT is conducted entirely online through a live instructor-led process. Students will need a computer or tablet with webcam and microphone capabilities in order to participate in this course.

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Upcoming Scheduled Course
Course Number	Course Start Date	Deadline	Fees	Location	Instructor		Register
20243930	8/5/2024	7/29/2024	Members: $320.00 Non-Mem: $375.00	Online	McDuffie, Ralph
NOTE: This multi-day course will take place on the following days: August 5, 7 & 12 (10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eastern Time)