Mr. Ervin's presentation will include the causes and contributing factors of terrorism, efforts to integrate different terrorist watch lists and act more effectively on them, port security, and ways to balance homeland security and civil liberties. He will speak candidly on how he was pressured by top leaders to sugarcoat his findings, his refusal to spin the truth, and steps law enforcement should take to prepare and defend ourselves.
The
National SWAT/Sniper Symposium will be held, January 18-20, 2008, in Chantilly, Virginia. Leaders in the field of tactical operations will provide informative sessions on innovative sniper and command operational planning, tactics, and deployment. In addition, the management of sniper personnel, training, and critical incident debriefings are covered. The concurrent
Vendor Exhibition will display new and innovative products for attendees to test and evaluate.
The following topics and critical incident debriefings will be presented:
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of the Virginia Tech shootings
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of a search warrant where the suspect fired 48-rounds from a rifle, striking the SWAT team leader who was rescued under fire and evacuated by the team paramedic
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of the search and apprehension of an Army sniper who fired one shot through glass, killing his wife while she sang with a band
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of a hostage rescue operation where a sniper rapidly engaged a suspect holding a hostage in a moving vehicle
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of an 18-hour manhunt for an armed suspect that executed a Deputy Sheriff
Lessons Learned: Debriefing of a critical incident where a CERT trained corrections officer was killed by a SWAT sniper after firing on team members
Lessons Learned: Reflections of a sniper who rapidly engaged an armed suicidal suspect standing in the front yard in a crowded affluent neighborhood
America's Vulnerabilities - Recommendations for Constructive Change
Strategies for Optimal Team Performance
Counter-Sniping
Command and Control of Sniper Operations
Critical Incident Management
The Iraq Experience – Implications for U.S. Law Enforcement
All debriefings will be conducted by tactical personnel directly involved with the incidents. Additional topics will soon be listed.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to participate in informative training, tactics, and policy sessions with commanders, team leaders, SWAT/counter-terrorist team specialists, and snipers from around the world. For a limited time, discount registration is available online in the Symposium Section at www.optacinternational.com.
The OpTac International Advanced Tactical Command Program will be conducted prior to the Symposium, January 15-17, 2008. This advanced program is designed to develop and enhance operational planning and execution for Commanders of Special Weapons and Tactics teams through interactive training and practical exercises. For further information we invite you to visit www.optacinternational.com or call 443.61.OPTAC(67822). If you are interested in attending or hosting a program, please contact our office. We look forward to providing you with operational solutions.
