Independence County Sheriff's Department

Mission Statement

The presence of a highly trained, highly skilled police tactical unit has been shown to be a life saving resource that can substantially reduce the risk of injury and loss of life to citizens, police officers and suspects, when called upon to assist in the resolution of critical incidents. It has been the intent of the Independence County Sheriff’s Department to establish and maintain such a unit.

The primary responsibility of the S.W.A.T. division is the resolution of difficult police situations outside the realm of the ordinary patrol response, through the use of developed skills, tactics and specialized equipment / capabilities. The secondary responsibility of the S.W.A.T. unit is to provide a wide range of police services, in furtherance of departmental goals and objectives.

SWAT School March 11-16 2012

01/31/2012

6 Days: 75 Hours (evening events)

$400.00
(Lodging Provided)

Sheriff Steve Jeffery and the Independence County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team will be hosting and conducting a SWAT School on March 11-16 2012. Successful graduates will walk away with a solid understanding of current and evolving SWAT tactics and techniques as well as identifying each student and teams areas needing improvement. Graduates will also be certified in the deployment of Diversionary Devices (flashbangs) and chemical munitions.

Our SWAT training course is designed to lay a solid foundation for the wide variety of operations and situations that contemporary tactical teams encounter. This course is mentally and physically challenging. Days will run longer than 8 hours and may begin before 0800. Leave your ego at home you will not need it for this week’s training. The “team concept” will be promoted and relied upon at all times.

Our curriculum includes but is not limited to…

History of SWAT
Tactical Diagramming
Chemical Agents and Munitions
Physical Fitness
Defensive Tactics
Communication Skills
Command Center Operations
Operator Equipment Assessment
Marksman/Observer Roles
Building and Training a Team
Sight Reconnaissance
Concepts and Skills for Breaching (mechanical/ballistic/explosive)
Firearms Skills
Deployment of Ballistic Shields
Perimeter and Containment Issues
Building Clearing
Vehicle Assaults
Tactical Medical Considerations
Downed Officer Extraction

Each Participant Should Bring the Following:

Body armor
Tactical carbine or subgun w/3 mags
Eye protection (clear and tinted)
Three point or single point sling
Hearing protection
1 pack wet wipes
Nomex or Kevlar gloves
Hand held flashlight
Full tactical personal gear
APR w/filter
Handgun and three magazines
Pen and notebook
Holster for same (tactical recommended)
Personal hydration (Camelbak)
Cold/Wet/Hot Weather Gear
Gear bag capable of holding all equipment
Simmunition weapon if available
Helmet
Bedding Material
2 Diversionary Devices (flashbangs)
Groin Protection
700 Rifle/Subgun/Shotgun Ammunition
300 Pistol Ammunition

You must be active duty Law Enforcement or Corrections to attend.

Registration is strictly limited to 25 students.

To register or with questions contact Detective Robert Moser at (870)793-8838 or
rmoser@independencesheriff.org

Contact: Robert Moser

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