Exigent Response for Patrol Officers

3 Day course (LE Only) October 24, 25, 26 2025 Cost -$900 per student Location: Milford, CT Shoot house/Range Course Description This course is designed to prepare patrol officers — the true first responders — for the realities of responding to exigent calls, particularly hostage and high-threat situations. Contrary to the common perception that specialized tactical units (SWAT) resolve most critical incidents, statistics and operational truths show that patrol officers are overwhelmingly the ones who encounter and must immediately address these dangerous events. Whether the outcome is peaceful or results in the justified use of deadly force, the initial patrol response often determines the safety of victims, bystanders, and officers themselves. Students will learn tactical decision-making, crisis communication, immediate action drills, and the foundational principles for managing critical incidents when seconds count and specialized resources are unavailable. This course emphasizes th