Class Details
***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, incident command system fundamentals, and the 4 primary types of critical incidents involving an adversary will give the patrol supervisor the tools needed to succeed during these events.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
| • The characteristics of a crisis | • Basic law enforcement strategy |
| • The basic strategy for managing chaos | • Crisis leadership |
| • Legal realities | • Managing a dynamic tactical problem methodology |
• Primary mistakes made during large-scale critical incidents
• The “Big 4” – hostage situations, barricaded suspects, active shooters and apprehending fleeing felons
SCHEDULE
| Day 1 | |
| • Managing a Dynamic Tactical Problem during the “First 60” | |
| • Basic Strategy for Managing Chaos | |
| • Decision-Making Exercises | |
| Day 2 | |
| • Critical Incident Basics – “The Big 4” | |
| • Decision-making exercises | |
| • Tabletop exercise | |
| • Lessons learned from critical incidents | |
| • Debrief |
Registration
- Fee: $264-NTOA Members / $319 - Non-members
- Deadline: August 28, 2026
Prerequisites
Sworn law enforcement or Fire/EMS personnel
