Training Courses

Tactical Operations Command by IPTM

Date & Time:
  • May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027
Location:
Jacksonville, FL

Tactical Operations Command

This comprehensive course is designed to prepare tactical commanders and team leaders for the complex responsibilities they face in modern law enforcement operations. Through a combination of hands-on exercises and realistic scenario-based training, participants will gain practical experience applying the concepts and strategies presented throughout the week.

The curriculum begins with an exploration of how tactical operations developed within law enforcement, including the evolution of tactical teams and the various models used today. Participants will examine the foundational history, underlying philosophy, and operational justification for establishing tactical units within agencies. The course then transitions to the fundamental responsibilities of a tactical commander, including personnel recruitment and retention, establishment of performance standards, proper documentation procedures, and comprehensive training protocols.

As the course progresses, participants will study both foundational and advanced tactical theory, examine different leadership structures, understand various organizational models, and explore the legal framework governing tactical team operations. Advanced topics covered include hostage and barricade situations, knock and announce procedures, no-knock warrant execution, responses to spontaneous violent incidents, and critical incident management. The course also addresses how to navigate internal and external factors that may impact team operations during critical events.

Course Topics:

  • SWAT concept: history, philosophy and mission
  • Command responsibilities
  • Critical incident response
  • Incident command
  • Command decision making
  • Crisis negotiations
  • Intelligence, indicators and analysis
  • High-risk searches and arrest warrants
  • Manhunt operations
  • Barricaded suspects
  • Hostage incidents
  • Sniper attack response
  • Legal issues

This beginning to intermediate level command course is intended for supervisory and command staff personnel, as well as military investigative personnel. On the final day, participants will engage in a comprehensive group scenario requiring them to apply all principles learned during the course.

Course Length: 40 hours

Dates: May 10-14, 2027

Location: Jacksonville, Florida at IPTM - University of North Florida, Adam W. Herbert University Center, 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224

Class Schedule: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

Fee: $895.00

Instructor: Thomas Bingham

Eligibility: This course is restricted to sworn law enforcement officers and personnel assigned directly to law enforcement agencies.

Note: This course was previously titled Tactical Leadership Commander.