Tactical Instructor

Use of Graphics and Images POLL

2010-12-10T10:34:00.000-05:00

Please help me to develop an appropriate library of graphics and images specific to Emergency Services by taking this easy 1 question POLL.
http://www.linkedin.com/osview/canvas?_ch_page_id=1&_ch_panel_id=1&_ch_app_id=7231830&_applicationId=1900&_ownerId=0&appParams={"uri":"\/answers\/vote\/114028"}

OEM - Emergency Management Graphics

2010-12-08T17:00:00.000-05:00

Its been a while since I tickled the keyboard and wrote on this Blog. Lots been going on you see ... my contract has been extended another year allowing me to continue teaching the local (and not so local) law enforcement here in New Jersey. As part of the teaching and presentations I am involved in I use many graphics and images. Rarely if ever, able to find the right graphic for my needs i set out to create a library of ny own. Well it is finally complete ...

Law Enforcement
Executive Protection
and the NEW addition OEM - Emergency Management

Please feel free to take a look at the web site and offer suggestions for other images and graphics whcih would enhance your training. http://www.k-series.us/

Aide Memoire and Useful Guides

2010-11-08T16:22:00.000-05:00

Please assist us in compiling a library of Aide Memoires and Useful Guides for First Responders.
http://www.ileese.org/guide.html for more information.
Regards,
Keith

ROLE of the TACTICAL ADVISOR during CRITICAL INCIDENTS

2010-10-17T22:17:00.000-04:00

This 5 day course is designed to enhance the skills of Team Leaders, operational supervisors and knowledgeable tactical officers applying tactics to Critical Incidents requiring the potential use of lethal force by their officers or against them by armed criminals.

Reduce the ‘Risks’ and improve ‘Officer / Team Safety’.
Course content includes:
Role of the Tactical Advisor
Use of the Police Sniper
Conflict Management Model
Command Structure
Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis
Current Threats
Reconnaissance, Planning, Briefing and Debriefing
Suspects in Buildings, in Vehicles, on Foot

http://www.keithsuddes.com/tactics.html

Illustrated Tactical Manual

2010-10-13T22:58:00.000-04:00

Finally getting somewhere with this.
In memory of a friend and colleague I began the task of creating an Illustrated Tactical Manual of 'Best Practices' for SWAT and Commanders.
It turns out to be 20 Chapters and around 700 pages. Some of it FREE and readily available to read (not sensitive) other Chapters will be for sale due to their sensitive nature and the inclusion of my unique graphics.
Still putting the final touches to several chapters but i am excited about the prospect of delivery the FIRST Illustrated Manual.
Fingers are sore now .... need a rest.

More information here ... http://www.keithsuddes.com/

3D Models NOW Available

2010-09-08T23:06:00.000-04:00

Finally, after 12 years of toil and effort, I have in my possession an excellent 3D model that is affordable to anyones budget AND it was created from scratch using 3D software and a 3D print firm.
The 'Graphic / Character' is created for 2D use but the 3D file can be used to create an exact replica of the graphic image to further enhance ANY table top exercise or 3D model town or street.
You have to see this model to know how much it will improve and elevate your current training and operation briefings.
Go on ... take a look - DARE YOU!

For more details please go to http://www.k-series.us/models.html

Critical Incident Response Classes begin again!

2010-09-06T23:13:00.000-04:00

The Fall schedule begins with a full class for the Critical Incident Response course.
A 4 day course covering such important subjects as:

Risk Assessment for Patrol,
Threat Analysis for Tactical Options,
Command, Planning and Contingencies,
Conflict Management Model (UK system),
Incident Management,
Current Threats,
Incident Response,
Tactical Options and finally
Reality based exercises to validate learning.

This course is designed and aimed at First Responders, their Commanders and Supervisors and any specialist teams required to safely resolve a Critical Incident where there is a possibility that lethal force may be used by Police or the suspect.

We then move onto the Tactical Advisor course which also consists of 4 classes ... but thats another story.

For more information please take a look at http://www.ileese.org/

Command and Control for Law Enforcement

2010-09-03T18:51:00.000-04:00

Having been here for 6 years now and trained with quite a few different Law Enforcement Departments I thought I would raise an uinteresting question ... ?

What Command and Control training do supervisors and Senior Officers receive which prepares them for the inevitable Critical Incident where Lethal Force Options are likely to be considered or used by Police OR Suspects? Afterall 80% of our work (LE) does not require the services of EMS or Fire.
Do you use the NIMS / ICS system originally developed from the Wild Fires in Califormia in the 1970's?
Do you have another system that you rely upon for Law Enforcement situations?
Have you heard of the Conflict Management Model a simple system developed purely for Law Enforcement when dealing with Critical situations?

http://www.ileese.org/ for more information.

Please let me know which system you use or do you "Wing It" every time AND get away with it?

Stay safe,
De51gner

Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis for Cops

2010-08-31T17:11:00.000-04:00

I am in the process of putting a flowchart together for Critical Incident Response to assist Patrol Officers, Supervisors, Commanders and Tactical Officers when they make decisions on how to successfully conclude an incident where there is a potential for lethal force by responding officers or suspects.
Anyone seen such a chart before or have any suggestions as to what to include.
As soon as I have completed the DRAFT I will make it available at http://www.ileese.org/
Stay safe out there,
Regards,
Keith

EXCITING NEW PROJECT - 3D MODELS

2010-08-30T14:49:00.000-04:00

Having created a huge gallery of characters and images for the Emergency Services using 3D software, I came across a company that actually prints ... YES PRINTS your 3D image and creates a model.
With this in mind I have sent off for a sample and IF it turns out to be of good quality and detailed I am thinking of creating a SWAT Chess Set. Have a First Responder and Patrol set in mind too.
What would you want the pieces to depict?
So far I have the following in mind: (any thoughts)

King - Chief
Queen - On Scene commander
Bishop - Negotiator
Knight - Breacher
Rook - Shieldman / Point
Pawn - Operator

Who would the bad guys and girls be?

The idea is that the models will be scaled for use on 3D Cities and Towns for Critical Incident Response training !
Sample should be in my hands this week.
Watch here for update ...

Enhance Your Firearm Safety

2010-08-30T14:06:00.000-04:00

I have spent the past 10 years working on this little gadget which is unique and different to other Chamber Flags out on the market at the moment.
I wanted to create a safety device which could be used during training scenarios that did not require the operator to

strip their weapon,
allowed them to holster a handgun
AND 'Glows in the Dark' for low light / dark training.

The K5 Chamber Flag http://www.chamberflag.com/ does ALL this.
Available to Law Enforcement, Military, Security Services and Civillians. An excellent addition to any firearm users safety protocols and procedures.
The marketing has started. Its time to give the competition a run for its money and get firearm owners to promote safety for themselves, their families and their friends.
Please take a look at the web site and contact me if you have any questions.

Tactical Training Facility ... Would you like one?

2010-08-29T14:56:00.000-04:00

Isn't it about time that the North East - USA had a Tactical Training facility where ALL of the skills required by SWAT and First Responders could be practiced?
An Entry Team requires Recce, Planning, Briefing and Execution.
The Execution requires Door opening facilities - left, right, inward and outward opening doors to practice on for breachers.
A 2 level building for room entry practice and stair skills.
A driving circuit for vehicle skills and ambush drills and obviously classrooms to teach the theory of all our skills.
Such a place is expensive but what price do you put on great training facilities.
Grants are handed out all the time for ridiculous purchases (Bear cats for $330,000 that are NEVER used) Wouldn't a Training Facility save lives and improve abilities...
Would do you think?
Talk to me ... it's a lonely place when you are the only person who has opinions :)

Breachers are the VITAL part of the Entry team ...

2010-08-28T22:56:00.000-04:00

To all you Breachers (and potential Breachers) out there on Tactical Teams ...

When was the last time you actually trained AND studied Breaching techniques?
When did you last practice on an actual door?
Did that Door open left and right / inward and outward allowing you to practice with rams and pry bars?
Have you had ANY professional input on the science (it is a recognized science of Kinetic Energy now) or door / Window opening?

Probably NOT ... my experience in listening to and watching breachers (some experienced) in the New Jersey area suggests that Breaching is paid little or no attention when it comes to professional training and YET ... without a successful breach your team is useless.

In my opinion the Breacher is perhaps the most valuable member of your team because they must guarantee an entry in order for the operation to be succesful

SO ... give them the time, equipment AND professional training to become efficient door (window) opening machines.

Does anyone know of a Breaching School / Door Rig in NY, NJ or PA that officers can train on?

Love to hear your views !

Active Shooter Techniques

2010-08-27T22:09:00.000-04:00

OK the facts are simple ... every single Active Shooter event across the USA, in recent years, has ended long before a Tactical Team was able to intervene (unless you know different).
So why, I ask myself, do I still see companies and departments teaching techniques which require 4 or more officers to neutralize the ongoing threat.
Is it fair to say that the FIRST RESPONDER will be facing the Shooter, if anyone, and will they be alone or at best in pairs?
I'm just curious as I am an advocate of a single person tactic which allows officers to deal with the threat immediately although I appreciate it is very high risk.
What are your thoughts on the matter?
For more information on Active Shooters please take a look at this link http://www.ileese.org/active.html

Been Looking for these for YEARS !!!

2010-08-27T08:51:00.000-04:00

Since I was a soldier in the Royal Engineers studying to be an architect I have been fascinated by pictures, images and drawings. A picture paints a thousand words, BUT it has been almost 20 years that I have searched for graphics which actually make sense and look like the real thing.
I needed to recreate tactical scenes so that I could demonstrate the positions and discuss the roles of certain team members and I was bored with the same old 'X's and 'O's for good and bad guys ....
I decided to buy the software, teach myself its use and create a library of images that were exactly what I needed.
Today I have over 2500 images covering ALL aspects of Emergency Services and first Responder incidents and training.
Patrol, Command, Tactical, Riot, Protection and MUCH more ...
I have JUST released these on the community with a huge amount of interest.
For more information please visit http://www.k-series.us/ and contact me with any questions or suggestions!

Driver Training for Police Officers in New Jersey

2010-08-26T18:21:00.000-04:00

I come across many strange situations (in my opinion) as I teach and talk to officers in New Jersey.
My latest question is one which I find perplexing (to say the least).
I have almost 20 years experience as a police officer in the UK and ended my career as a Team Leader and senior Instructor on a Tactical Firearms Unit.
Our standard of driving (Police Vehicles) is pretty good considering you must complete a 3 week standard course (on public roads) before you are allowed to drive less powerful town Patrol Vehicles.
Then (after a period of time - usually 2 years) you move onto to a further 3 week advanced course (this may have changed since I left in 2004) which allows you (when successfully passed) to drive the faster, more powerful Police Vehicles. Again 90% of these training days are on PUBLIC roads ... where else would you get the practice required to drive at excess speeds with oncoming vehicles, cross roads, junctions and traffic lights.
NOW ... consider my question?
How can a Police Officer in the USA (in particular New Jersey) be expected to control a powerful police vehicle when he is NOT allowed to trai n on the very roads he will be policing.
Please enlighten me .... I'm all ears :)

Welcome

2010-08-26T14:29:00.000-04:00

Good afternoon,
This is my venture into the world of the "BLOG".
my aim is to use this Blog to network and join like minded people together in my world of Tactical Law Enforcement and Emergency Services.
Just watched Julie / Julia and was intrigued by the power of 'Blogging" ... we'll see :)
Spent today putting my house (office) in order ready for the Fall program.
We are presenting information on:

Critical Incident Response - educating Commanders and supervisors in the art of commanding AND controlling major incidents.
Tactical Advisor - informing Commanders, Supervisors, Tactical Officers and Patrol how to deal with critical incidents choosing the safest options available to them.
Active Shooter Response - updating first Responders on the unique dangers and data regarding this disturbing type of incident.

Though we will not be discussing 'Sensitive information' on this Blog there is more than enough to discuss.
All for now
De51gner