Indiana SWAT Officers Association
Police & SWAT Association
2023 Conference Courses
The Tactical Defense Institute
Forrest Sonewald
www.facebook.com/tdiohio/
Law Enforcement Knife Defense Instructor , 8-Hour Course:
This course presents officers with skills they need to effectively utilize a folding or fixed blade knife as a defensive tool to repel a lethal force attack. Contrary to most knife programs, this class is designed to address the realistic situations students are likely to face. The course introduces simple, effective movements that are easy to learn, court defensible and work well under stress. Topics covered include: knife selection, carry locations, legal issues, rapid deployment techniques, responses to life threatening physical assaults, knife techniques for handgun retention and dealing with multiple attackers. The course utilizes a combination of live cutting drills and force-on-force scenarios using training knives to ensure that students gain a high level of proficiency.
**ATTENDING OFFICERS WILL RECEIVE INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION **
Equipment needed:
Clothing Requirements: Please wear loose fitting clothing. You MUST wear pants or shorts that have BELT-LOOPS and POCKETS. This is necessary for realistic training for the equipment that you carry. I.E. You carry a folding knife on the street so you need to practice deploying it from a pocket in training.
Combined Systems
www.combinedsystems.com
Cell Extraction, 8-Hour Course:
(Thursday April 20th Only)
This Course is designed to gain understanding and identifying conditions for cell extractions. This course will focus on cell extraction entry teams, positions and roles to include team and individual equipment needed for extractions. The course identifies use of force issues surrounding protocols that are critical in litigations issues. Course is a blend of classroom and scenario exercises.
Equipment needed:
COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM, PRACTICAL APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES, HEARING PROTECTION
Combined Systems
www.combinedsystems.com
Impact LL Instructor Course,
8-Hour Course:
(Friday April 21st Only)
ThisInstructor Certification Program is taught on an 8 hour/day basis and is designed for officers with a desire to obtain their less-lethal instructor certification. Course includes both classroom and range exercises focusing on the history, nomenclature, applications,use of force considerations, training and legalities of less-lethal munitions, as well as integrating less-lethal munitions into current departmental methods
Equipment needed:
COURSE TYPE: CLASSROOM, PRACTICAL APPLICATION
EQUIPMENT NEEDED: EYE PROTECTION, GLOVES, HEARING PROTECTION
General Pacific
Drones and Law Enforcement,
8-Hour Course
Jon Beal & Todd Young
We will dive into thWe will dive into the use of drones generally in LE, but also deep dive into the tactical use of drones. We will include a portion on the initial setup and investment in a LE drone program, as well as incident debriefs and case studies on the use of drones and their efficacy in tactical incidents from around the country.e use of drones generally in LE, but also deep dive into the tactical use of drones. We will include a portion on the initial setup and investment in a LE drone program, as well as incident debriefs and case studies on the use of drones and their efficacy in tactical incidents from around the country.
Equipment needed:
Department Drone, Pen, Paper
*Drone will be provided to those without*
Asset Protection & Consulting
Mike Hart
www.assetprotection-consulting.com
Ballistic Shield Operator,
8-Hour Course:
This eight (8) hour block of instruction will expose the attendee to the advantages of utilizing a ballistic shield in a “offensive” nature. This is an introductory course by design and will provide the attendee with an opportunity to expand his/her understanding and knowledge with a general overview of proven ballistic shield deployment concepts and strategies. Understanding that the necessary elements for operations are speed, surprise and violence of action, when coupled with a maneuverable ballistic corner as a clearing element, it can greatly enhance the safety of the entry team and further increase the probability of prevailing in an encounter
Equipment needed:
Ballistic Shield . Call out kit or plate carrier . Handgun W/ Mounted Light . Rifle or sub gun W/ Mounted Light . Sims gun or conversion kits for each weapon systems . 100 rounds of Sims (50 each weapon system) . Protective gear for force on force… (Long sleeves, face, neck and grown protection) . Note taking material
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PepperBall
Brad Petersen
www.pepperball.com
PepperBall Non-lethal Tactics &
De-escalation Strategies for SWAT Operations,
8-Hour Course:
This 8-hour course is specifically designed for SWAT operators who favor active, scenario-based learning. A condensed lecture will lead into range drills and a qualification course to develop proficiency with the PepperBall system. Tactica and strategies for the apprehension of high-risk and barricaded subjects will be presented through demonstrations and scenario-based training. The course integrates PepperBall with less lethal options and progressive SWAT tactics achieving safety and desirable outcomes. Students will earn a PepperBall User Certification.
Equipment needed:
Students are encouraged to bring PepperBall launchers, however it’s not required. Hearing and eye protection and gloves are required. Gas mask or respirator is optional.
Indianapolis Metro PD
Jeffery Parmelee, Josh Taylor &
Damon Young
Crisis Negotiations,
8-Hour Course:
This class will focus on historical context and creation of the field of crisis negotiations, structure of a crisis negotiations team, including the selection process of negotiators, necessary equipment, and on expressive demands, these types of incidences are the ones most frequently encountered by negotiators.
Equipment needed:
Classroom Course , Pen & Paper
Effective Fitness Combatives
Cidy Goodfriend & Michael Peckham
www.efcombatives.com
EFC Weapons Based Entanglements,
8-Hour Course:
The purpose of this course is to provide officers and operators with an overview of our Weapons-Based Entanglements modules along with adding in team tactics. There will also be a brief long gun introduction to Readies, Carries and Long Gun Retention
Equipment needed:
● Water, Snacks
● Duty Belt w/ Holster
● Training - Blue Gun
● BDU Style or Tactical Pants
● Wrestling Shoes or “Light” Sneakers (No Boots)
● SIM/UTM Weapon/Marking Ammo or Blanks if Possible (we will have extra)
● Mouth Guard (optional)
● MMA Gloves (optional)
● NOGI & GI for Lunch BJJ Rolls (optional)
Medicine in Bad Places
Shawn Soler
www.medicineinbadplaces.com
Introduction to IFAK,
8-Hour Course:
8 hour class goes into detail of how to treat any type of injury as a first responder.
Overview of all equipment most departments issue and how to use the equipment as we’ll as
“thinking out side the box” to treat as many people as possible during an event. Class is lecture and
hands on with all gear provided by MIBP.
Equipment needed:
Classroom, Pen & Paper
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Jersey Tactical Corp.
John Dapkins Jr & Nick Klementowicz
www.jerseytactical.com
JTC Claw Forcible Entry for Patrol Response to an Actice Shooter,
16-Hour Course:
This 2-day course is designed for the student to arrive with little to no experience breaching with a JTC CLAW. Upon the completion of the 2-day instructor course the student will be able to teach the following.
basic prying
basic ramming
basic sledge motion
inward opening door breaching
outward opening door breaching
panic Bar doors
an overview of commercial glass
how to break pad locks and cut steel cable
Equipment needed:
Tactical or work gloves, Ansi rated or higher eye protection, water, and BDU work Style attire.
Tactical Options
Jonas Polson
www.tacticaloptions.com
Hostage Rescue CQB,
16-Hour Course:
Tactical Options Hostage Rescue CQB Course is a 16-hr program designed to enhance the individual SWAT member’s weapons fundamentals, weapon manipulation, and CQB practices. Combining critical accurate weapons application during stress of CQB practices. The Officer will be trained on efficient CQB TTPs and fundamentals to be applied during time of crisis / hostage rescue. Flat range CQB / HR shooting drills will be introduced to advance the officer’s weapons skillsets on precision critical low-percentage shot requirements, multi-threat target engagement requiring weapon manipulations, and increasing confidence in the officer’s capabilities and mindset. Officers will execute progressive stages in training on advanced close quarters clearing methods, crisis-point clearing techniques during crisis-point execution, non-verbal communication methods during close-quarters clearance procedures, Initiative Based Tactics, and various CQB procedural flows. Officers will work in 2 – 4-man teams. These skillsets are crucial, in support of mission accomplishment, during execution of high-risk warrants, crisis, and hostage rescue.
Equipment needed:
- 400 rounds Carbine
- 200 rounds Pistol
- 120 Simms Carbine
- 50 rounds Simms Pistol
- Duty carbine with sling, optics, and tac-light
- Duty pistol with tac-light
- Body Armor / Tac-vest / Chest carrier
- Gun belt / tac-belt
- Ear and Eye protection (must have both clear and tinted lenses)
- Gloves
- Knee and elbow pads
- Ballistic helmet
- Training uniform
- Wet weather / cold weather gear (check weather)
- Department mandated simms PPE for force-on-force training
- Water / snacks
- Folding chair (optional)
- Note taking material
- Weapon lubricant / cleaning kit
- Good attitude
Sig Sauer
www.sigsaueracademy.com
Pistol Mounted Optic Instructor Course,
16-Hour Course:
Gain the knowledge, expertise, and techniques to train your students with pistol mounted optics.
Learn the techniques to properly teach the use of pistol mounted optics (PMO) for self-defense and duty use. This two-day course is an in-depth, comprehensive training course focusing on the fundamentals and capabilities of PMO’s to learn the proper techniques for PMO sight-in and red-dot acquisition under various conditions and circumstances. After completion of this course, instructor-level students will have the skill set and techniques necessary to provide PMO training.
Equipment needed:
Estimated round count: 1,000 rounds pistol
Handgun equipped with PMO (semi-auto center fire pistols only - revolvers or .22 caliber pistols are not allowed)
3 magazines minimum
Holster - duty or OWB
Mag pouch
Ear protection
Eye protection
PMO adjustment tools
Spare batteries for PMO
Knee and elbow pads
VTC Training
Dana Vilander & Evan Vilander
www.vtctraining.com
Mantracking Tactis Course,
8 Hour Course:
THIS HYBRID COURSE PROVIDES AN AWARENESS LEVEL OF MANTRACKING AS WELL AS TEAM TACTICS
TO SUSPECT ENGAGEMENT.
THE COURSE COVERS- TRACKING TERMINOLOGY, VISUAL TRACKING TECHNIQUES, HUMAN GAIT AND
TRACK INTERPRETATION, NON-VISUAL TRACKING INDICATORS, FACTORS THAT AFFECT SIGN, PRINCIPLES
OF TRACKING, LOST SIGN PROCEDURES, TERRAIN ANALYSIS TO AID IN DETERMINNG SUSPECT’S
DIRECTION OF FLIGHT, TACTICAL TRACKING FORMATIONS AND TEAM MEMVMENT, SUSPECT
ENGAGEMENT TACTICS,
Equipment needed:
COMFORTABLE FIELD CLOTHES, BOOTS, TACTICAL GEAR, HAT, NOTE TAKING MATERIAL, BLUE LONG
GUN OR CHAMBER FLAG FOR DUTY RIFLE
ASP
www.asp-usa.com
ASP Handcuffing Instructor Course,
8 Hour Course:
(Thursday April 20th Only)
ASP conducts an 8 hour course designed for Instructor Certification of the ASP Tactical Restraints. The AIC Handcuff program focuses on instructional techniques, mechanical functions, and maintenance procedures for ASP Tactical Restraints. The program provides portation and presentation procedures as well as handcuff application techniques. This course demonstrates a systems approach to the restraint of subjects. ASP Handcuff instruction utilizes the same basic techniques for application of Chain, Hinge, Rigid, and Disposable Restraints. In this course, you will find realistic instruction that can be safely utilized by all officers under the stress of the real world confrontations.
Equipment needed:
Duty rig. ASP will provided all other equipment needed for the class
ASP
www.asp-usa.com
ASP Tactical Flashlight Course,
8 Hour Course:
(Friday April 21st Only)
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports consistently indicate the majority of police officer involved shootings occur between 18:00 and 02:00, which typically occur under reduced lighting or in conditions where no light is present. Human night vision is poor, so we depend heavily on artificial light in conditions with little or no other illumination.
At the same time, would be trouble makers and criminals know that the cover of darkness is their best friend.
With critical input from certified trainers at major law enforcement agencies around the globe, Armament Systems and Procedures (ASP), one of the leading manufacturers of law enforcement products, has developed a first of its kind training course that integrates flashlights.
Equipment needed:
Duty rig. ASP will provided all other equipment needed for the class
Saiph Training Solutions
www.saiphtrainingsolutions.com
David Chapman
Camouflage and Concealment Course,
8-Hour Course:
Camouflage and Concealment (CC-101) is a 8-hour course that exposes the student to the basic concepts of camouflage and concealment. The course starts with a day of personal camouflage. The course ends on the second day with a practical application of movement in a stalking event.
Equipment needed:
Ghillie Suit, Personal Concealment
Items to make Ghillie Suit, (netting, old BDU tops)
Vail/Boonie Hat
Garden Shears
Face Paint
BDU Attire
Duty Rifle
Jawless Hog Tactical
www.jawlesshogtactical.com
LE Behavior Based CQB,
8-Hour Course:
This behavior based close quarters battle (CQB) course is designed to teach you how to win under stress, by training you to fight from your natural human response under stress. Most training tries to influence behavior and expect behavior to mimic training. (Mold behavior to unnatural tactics.) We teach tactics that evolved from real world human behavior, how humans typically behave under duress, and emphasize principles which fit within real world responses, bringing the “real world” to training. (Mold tactics to natural behavior.)
MTAC
Nathan Bogert, Johnny Angel
www.mtactraining.com
2 Officer Tactics,
8-Hour Course:
(Thursday April 20th Only)
Whether you are going to an alarm call or an active shooter, fighting inside of structures is not an easy problem set to negotiate, it's even harder when you are by yourself or with someone you don’t train with. This class is an introduction to tactics to assist a 2 person element in structural navigation. Two Officer Tactics is a one day course designed to provide officers with the leadership and tactics to be successful.
This course will cover:
• Two-person navigation and clearing
• Doors
• Corners
• Hallways
• Intersections
• Angles
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Low Light
• How to lead another officer in the tactics
Equipment needed:
Empty rifle or pistol, duty belt or call out gear (no helmets or gas masks) Weapon mounted light and/or handheld light.