NTOA Basic SWAT School
MTU #12 Member Agencies Only
Urbana, IL 61802 + Google Map
Certification
This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.
Training Mandates
- Procedural Justice (4.0 hrs.)
- De-escalation Techniques (9.0 hrs.) & (5.5 hrs.) Scenario based
- Laws concerning, Stops, Searches, and the Use of Force (1.5 hrs.)
- Officer Safety Techniques (25.5 hrs.) & (16.5 hrs.) Scenario based
Description
Individuals who have recently been assigned to SWAT and have not received basic SWAT training will benefit from this comprehensive introduction to tactical skills. Students will be introduced to basic SWAT topics, tactics and techniques including a historical overview of SWAT, team organization and structure, resolution of barricaded suspect situations, covert individual and team movement, searches and room clearing, chemical agents, less lethal options, warrant service and multiple field training exercises. This is a hands-on, high-intensity course in which students practice tactics and techniques in the field.
Student Equipment List
- Law Enforcement ID
- Ballistic Helmet (PASGT type)
- Body armor/Entry Vest
- Boots, Gloves, Rain Gear
- Chemical agent mask
- Neck/Eye/Face/Groin protection (for training)
- Primary Entry Weapon (SMG, Shotgun) **No Live Fire
- Secondary Weapon (Pistol) **No Live Fire
High Recommended (but not mandatory)
- Training weapon and 9mm marking rounds (25-50)
- Swat Uniform
- Light Mount for Weapons
- Load Bearing Vest
- Mirrors for Searching
Topics
- Historical perspective of SWAT
- Team organization and structure
- Covert movement techniques
- Tactics used to resolve a barricaded gunman situation
- High Risk Warrant Service
- Chemical agents and less lethal weapons and munitions familiarization.
- Diversionary Device overview
Presented by:
NTOA Instructors
Deadline
Please register for this course by October 21.