Drones for Tactical Deployments
Course Overview
This 8-hour course focuses on practical, effective a discrete tactical UAS deployments in the law enforcement environment. The class emphasizes real-world applications for patrol, critical incidents, and investigative support. Participants will explore mission planning, communication, airspace considerations, and operational decision-making that enhance officer safety and mission success. The course is designed to provide immediately applicable skills for day-to-day UAS operations for those currently certified.
Key Course Topics
• Foundations of Tactical UAS Operations: Understanding when and how drones should be deployed to support patrol, SWAT, and investigations
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• Mission Planning and Scene Assessment: Pre-flight considerations, risk evaluation, and developing effective operational plans
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• Communication and Team Integration: Coordinating with incident command, ground units, and partner agencies for seamless deployments
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• Search, Perimeters, and Suspect Tracking: Using drones to locate suspects, monitor movements, and enhance containment strategies
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• Live-Feed Intelligence and Decision-Making: Providing actionable aerial information to officers in real time to improve tactical outcomes
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• Legal Considerations and Best Practices: Privacy concerns, policy compliance, report writing, and professional documentation
Surviving Public Encounters
Course Overview
This 8-hour course focuses on customer service in the law enforcement environment, emphasizing both internal service to peers and supervisors and external service to the community we serve. Participants will explore practical communication strategies, professionalism, and relationship-building skills that enhance trust, efficiency, and organizational culture. The course is designed to provide immediately applicable tools for day-to-day law enforcement interactions.
Key Course Topics
• Advanced Communication for Law Enforcement: Understanding tone, body language, and word choice to create respectful and productive interactions
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• Effective De-Escalation Through Dialogue: Techniques for calming tense encounters and reducing conflict using clear, empathetic communication
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• Speaking to Victims, Witnesses, and Suspects: Tailored approaches for different audiences to improve cooperation and information gathering
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• Handling Difficult Conversations: Strategies for complaints, emotional citizens, and high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism
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• Internal Communication and Teamwork: Building stronger relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and partner agencies to improve morale and effectiveness
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• Community Trust and Procedural Justice: Practical methods for increasing legitimacy, transparency, and public confidence through everyday interactions
Apprehending Fleeing Suspects
Course Overview
This 8-hour course, instructed by an experienced law enforcement K9 officer, tactical flight observer and helicopter pilot, provides a fast-paced, multimedia-driven examination of suspect tactics and perimeter containment. Designed for patrol officers, field supervisors, K-9 handlers, SWAT personnel, air crews, and tactics trainers. The class delivers proven techniques for locating and capturing fleeing suspects while increasing officer safety. Through real-world case studies, video analysis, and debriefs, participants gain practical skills they can immediately apply in the field.
Key Course Topics
• Understanding Modern Suspect Tactics: An in-depth look at how criminals evade capture on foot, including current trends, technology use, and lessons learned from post-arrest debriefs
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• Suspect Hiding Locations and Search Techniques: Systematic methods for locating suspects in increasingly unusual environments while maintaining officer safety
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• Effective Perimeter Containment Strategies: Proven concepts for establishing, maintaining, and managing strong perimeters to prevent suspect escape
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• Communication During Foot Pursuits: Critical radio and tactical communication practices that improve coordination and decision-making under stress
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• Roles and Responsibilities on Critical Incidents: Clear guidance on the duties of responding units, supervisors, air support, and specialized teams
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• Officer Down and Real-World Debriefs: Video-based case studies highlighting successes, failures, and lessons learned to improve future operations