DIGNITARY PROTECTION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT MCOLES REGISTERED Law enforcement and security personnel are often tasked with providing executive, dignitary and witness protective details. However, few have received formal training to accomplish this unique function efficiently and effectively. This course is designed to mitigate risk by teaching the participants on how to provide personal protection based on principles of protective intelligence. In this course participants will learn how potential targets are selected through the surveillance process, and why certain targets are decided upon. The concept of creating a difficult target to minimize risk will be discussed, as it relates to everyday commuting and travels. Protective security advances and threat assessments will be discussed and practiced as the best tool to help minimize risk while performing daily protection details. Dignitary protection operations will be covered in detail including: formations, vehicular, residential, work, and travel procedures. Emergency action drills including use of firearms, defensive tactics and tactical medical procedures will be discussed and practiced. Core topics include:          Cover and Evacuate the Principal Advance Planning Rings of Protection Dress, Etiquette, Ethics and Teamwork Kidnapping, Assassination case studies Weapons, Equipment and Medical Supplies Protective Formations Defensive Tactics for the Dignitary Protection Agent Attack on the Principal Drills This course involves classroom learning and extensive reality based training. Scenario exercises will be used to evaluate student’s progress through the course and to achieve a full exposure to the challenges of protective service details. Hosted by: TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT April 6-10, 2015 Cost: $650 To register contact Fortis Group: P: 888.338.8897 E: info@fortisgroupllc.us W: www.fortisgroupllc.us