Public Safety and Special Operations Training Conference
April 29- May 2nd, 2025 in Carmel, IN
The conference is open to ALL public safety, not just SWAT/ERT/Tactical teams
Tactical, Patrol, K9, SRO, Detectives, Full time, Reserve, Retired
State, Local, and Federal Agencies
All who qualify for an ISOA membership are able to attend the conference
For more info on the courses, instructors and equipment requirements go to
www.IndianaSWAT.com/PSSOConference
The first 400 to registered are guaranteed a registration swag bag and shirt, after that we will accommodate as best as possible, but cannot guarantee. Register early!
Any tactic, technique, or technology covered at the Public Safety and Special Operations Training Conference must be applied in compliance with the United States Constitution, the Indiana Code, and the rules and regulations of an officer’s employing law enforcement agency.
Classes & Instructors
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
We will be showcasing several vendors and having the inaugural Competition!
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Commander Scott Byrd of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department will be debriefing the Covenant School Active Shooter incident.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
All Day Vendor Show. The best vendors in the industry will be in attendance to check out and test their gear.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
2nd Quarter Commander's Meeting will be held at the Conference this year
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
A former US Marshall/VCSO TFO will debrief the manhunt for an escaped inmate and Alabama Jailer.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
A Multi-Team Response for 2 Highly Skilled & Committed Gunmen
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you ready to leave mediocrity behind and become the rifle-wielding legend you were meant to be? This course is your no-nonsense, straight-shooting guide to eliminating bad habits, sharpening your skills, and mastering your rifle like a pro.
TWO DAY COURSE: Instructors will learn to adjust and deploy the shield in any environment and defeat threats without hesitation and with conviction.
This eight (8) hour block of instruction will expose the attendee to the advantages of utilizing a ballistic shield in a “offensive” nature.
This 1-Day Course will teach officers the fundamentals of both Hostage Rescue and Deliberate Clearing. 4 hours will be spent on Hostage Rescue and 4 hours will be focused on Deliberate clearing methods.
The course is designed to develop and enhance critical thinking skills necessary for the successful resolution of dynamic tactical problems.
Information provided will include history of chemical
agents, nomenclature of chemical agents, use of force considerations, hands on
applications, training examples and legal considerations.
We have taken away the militarized combat applications and now use these vehicles to conduct emergency response missions, search and rescue missions, and lastly deploy these life-saving tools when responding to natural or man-made disasters/incidents.
This course will review debriefs of callouts from the instructor's past to help illustrate how tactical teams and hostage (crisis) negotiation teams work together to resolve incidents.
Introduction to vehicle extractions will give the student guidance to which incidents are actually an extraction vs HRVS or a barricade.
Basic Shotgun is for the officer who wants to learn more about the most effective weapon available to them. Officers will learn about the history, ballistics, maintenance, and how to run the shotgun efficiently while using a recoil reduction technique.
Pistol-Performance Under Pressure will provide participants with a roadmap to developing the foundational skills needed to perform successfully under adverse conditions.
This single-day class was designed for the shooter who is ready to take their performance to the next level.
This 8 hour workshop is designed to equip law enforcement, tactical teams, and first responders with the critical skills required to overcome access barriers and execute situational movement entry tactics.
This 8-hour introduction to Night Vision Course is designed for officers and departments who are interested in utilizing and understanding night vision for various LE operations.
This base course will consist of 1 eight-hour day and will concentrate on outward and inward opening doors primarily.
HRUC was developed to provide front-line supervisors, public safety executives, and training officers with contemporary and realistic strategies, tactics, and related information they can then use to simultaneously “stop the killing, dying, and crying.”
This course is designed to establish a strong, efficient skill set when using a handgun with RDS. The foundation of effective accuracy and speed of delivery is a solid understanding core fundamentals proficiently.
This dynamic class will teach how to utilize body mechanics to deliver hits on target in extremely austere environments.
Combat Marksmanship is a course designed to increase the effectiveness with skills and add drills that support combat movement and CQB.
Students will learn firearms training and tactics towards the following: (1.) Close quarter vehicle ambush. (2.) Vehicle bailout engagements. (3.) Officer survival tactics around exterior of vehicle during an ambush.
This one day course will feature techniques to approach a stopped vehicle, establish control, extract occupants, and clear the interior.
Through hands-on, scenario-based training, officers will experience first-hand the various distances, reaction times, assault times, and human performance factors that impact how edged weapon and other assaults unfold.
This intensive one-day training is designed to seamlessly integrate law enforcement UAS pilots with tactical teams, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The class will assess previous counter sniper operations and teach the required fundamentals for a successful operation.
While half of the course will focus on the physical aspect of wellness, the other half will turn its attention to the mental and behavioral aspects of wellness for officers.
This class is for tactical teams that serve high risk search warrants. During this training we will discuss the planning and execution phases of a high risk search warrant service (pre-planned or call out).
Students will learn the safe use of high angle personal protective equipment, as well as how to operate and manage personal tactical equipment in high angle environments.
Performance-based training techniques will be used throughout this Instructor level course to get maximum performance from the students.
Critical Thinking Model P.I.E.T.O. as a means for the Tactical Commander, Team leader, or Operator to use as a mental guide in the decision-making process during tactical operations to make justifiable, ethical, and legal decisions.
This dynamic and hands-on course will introduce the student to the core skill required to conduct a dignitary protection course in a permissive environment.
This course is about learning to shoot fast and accurately at realistic speeds…..the speeds that actually need to happen when the target isn’t standing still indefinitely.
Movement techniques and tactics in open rural or wooded areas is different than clearing a house. This course focuses on 3-6 man teams searching for dangerous suspects.
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We will have a Keynote speaker, Awards, and plenty of door prizes.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Are you ready to leave mediocrity behind and become the rifle-wielding legend you were meant to be? This course is your no-nonsense, straight-shooting guide to eliminating bad habits, sharpening your skills, and mastering your rifle like a pro.
TWO DAY COURSE: Instructors will learn to adjust and deploy the shield in any environment and defeat threats without hesitation and with conviction.
This eight (8) hour block of instruction will expose the attendee to the advantages of utilizing a ballistic shield in a “offensive” nature.
This 1-Day Course will teach officers the fundamentals of both Hostage Rescue and Deliberate Clearing. 4 hours will be spent on Hostage Rescue and 4 hours will be focused on Deliberate clearing methods.
The course is designed to develop and enhance critical thinking skills necessary for the successful resolution of dynamic tactical problems.
This 8-hour course provides state-of-the-art instructor-level training on the topic of
Less Lethal Impact Munitions.
This course will review debriefs of callouts from the instructor's past to help illustrate how tactical teams and hostage (crisis) negotiation teams work together to resolve incidents.
Introduction to vehicle extractions will give the student guidance to which incidents are actually an extraction vs HRVS or a barricade.
Pistol-Performance Under Pressure will provide participants with a roadmap to developing the foundational skills needed to perform successfully under adverse conditions.
This single-day, entry-level class is perfect for the shooter who already has a solid handle on safety, but is ready to learn the fundamentals the right way!
This 8 hour workshop is designed to equip law enforcement, tactical teams, and first responders with the critical skills required to overcome access barriers and execute situational movement entry tactics.
This 8-hour introduction to Night Vision Course is designed for officers and departments who are interested in utilizing and understanding night vision for various LE operations.
This base course will consist of 1 eight-hour day and will concentrate on outward and inward opening doors primarily.
HRUC was developed to provide front-line supervisors, public safety executives, and training officers with contemporary and realistic strategies, tactics, and related information they can then use to simultaneously “stop the killing, dying, and crying.”
This course is designed to establish a strong, efficient skill set when using a handgun with RDS. The foundation of effective accuracy and speed of delivery is a solid understanding core fundamentals proficiently.
This dynamic class will teach how to utilize body mechanics to deliver hits on target in extremely austere environments.
Combat Marksmanship is a course designed to increase the effectiveness with skills and add drills that support combat movement and CQB.
Students will learn firearms training and tactics towards the following: (1.) Close quarter vehicle ambush. (2.) Vehicle bailout engagements. (3.) Officer survival tactics around exterior of vehicle during an ambush.
Introduction to the Norse Structure Clearance System will will teach students a principle-based method which will enable them to utilize a single comprehensive system for a multitude of scenarios.
Through hands-on, scenario-based training, officers will experience first-hand the various distances, reaction times, assault times, and human performance factors that impact how edged weapon and other assaults unfold.
This intensive one-day training is designed to seamlessly integrate law enforcement UAS pilots with tactical teams, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
The class will assess previous counter sniper operations and teach the required fundamentals for a successful operation.
While half of the course will focus on the physical aspect of wellness, the other half will turn its attention to the mental and behavioral aspects of wellness for officers.
This class is for tactical teams that serve high risk search warrants. During this training we will discuss the planning and execution phases of a high risk search warrant service (pre-planned or call out).
The training program presents handlers, medics, tactical medics, and other support members with thought provoking ideologies to help them understand and be prepared to encounter the K-9 patient.
Performance-based training techniques will be used throughout this Instructor level course to get maximum performance from the students.
Critical Thinking Model P.I.E.T.O. as a means for the Tactical Commander, Team leader, or Operator to use as a mental guide in the decision-making process during tactical operations to make justifiable, ethical, and legal decisions.
This dynamic and hands-on course will introduce the student to the core skill required to conduct a dignitary protection course in a permissive environment.
Movement techniques and tactics in open rural or wooded areas is different than clearing a house. This course focuses on 3-6 man teams searching for dangerous suspects.
Exhibitors
Nelson & Co Is A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Dedicated To Delivering A World-Class Shopping Experience To First Responders - Online And In-Person. We Look Forward To Earning Your Business!
American manufacturer of Body Armor, soft and hard armor, and shields
Glock Ges.m.b.H. (doing business as GLOCK) is a light weapons manufacturer headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria, named after its founder, Gaston Glock. The company makes popular polymer-framed pistols
Dead Air Silencers was founded by industry veterans in 2014, and has been a leading innovator in the suppressor industry ever since. Staying true to their mission statement “No Quarter”.
The Force of Optics
Manufacturer of high-quality robots and tools for EOD and SWAT communities worldwide. ICOR encompasses over a decade of engineering and manufacturing expertise and an acute understanding of the EOD/IED marketplace.
Tactical Communications, designer, manufacturer and distributor.
Full Line Law Enforcement Distributor
Our portfolio of life-critical protection solutions includes full face respirators, head protection solutions, escape hoods, SCBA systems, modular PAPR units, CBRN protective wear, thermal imaging cameras and underwater equipment.
Seiler Public Safety provides powerful hardware and software solutions designed specifically to help law enforcement, first responders, emergency managers, and private sector security agencies handle the toughest information-collection challenges.
TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM
Uniform Company
Galls® proudly serves Public Safety and Military professionals. Over one million customers each year trust Galls as their service provider.
Trusted since 2007, we are the builders of name brand patented custom Law Enforcement and Military slings.
Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality tactical gear to help you tackle any adventure or objective with confidence.
A U.S. DoD contractor since 1967, Propper manufactures authentic military, first responder, and workwear apparel for professionals in the field.
For 33 years, TEES has been an industry leader in Breaching and Tactical Operations training. Our main facility is located in Byhalia MS however, we do conduct courses at host agency facilities.
MTAC
We are a 501c3 public charity that gifts mission essential gear to deployed snipers & designated marksmen all branches of the US Military. We are all volunteer with no paid employees.
RANT Strategies was founded by a core group of instructors. These instructors are Active Law Enforcement Members assigned to specialized Divisions as well as active Paramedics.
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
94 proof/ 4.5 year
We deploy a state-of-the-art approach to dealing with work related and non line of duty injuries, and it starts with treating first responders like professional athletes, and helping them return stronger and healthier after injury.
Armourer's Choice provides cutting edge ballistic shields, ballistic helmets and stand alone ballistic plates. We specialize in custom fit ballistic plates for females cup sizes A thru E. Come see our amazingly innovative EP40 ballistic fighting post.
Warriors Heart is a distinguished, multi-state licensed and Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment center dedicated to offering exceptional care to our Warriors Class grappling with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.
Nelson & Co Is A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Dedicated To Delivering A World-Class Shopping Experience To First Responders - Online And In-Person. We Look Forward To Earning Your Business!
Glock Ges.m.b.H. (doing business as GLOCK) is a light weapons manufacturer headquartered in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria, named after its founder, Gaston Glock. The company makes popular polymer-framed pistols
Dead Air Silencers was founded by industry veterans in 2014, and has been a leading innovator in the suppressor industry ever since. Staying true to their mission statement “No Quarter”.
Manufacturer of high-quality robots and tools for EOD and SWAT communities worldwide. ICOR encompasses over a decade of engineering and manufacturing expertise and an acute understanding of the EOD/IED marketplace.
Our portfolio of life-critical protection solutions includes full face respirators, head protection solutions, escape hoods, SCBA systems, modular PAPR units, CBRN protective wear, thermal imaging cameras and underwater equipment.
Seiler Public Safety provides powerful hardware and software solutions designed specifically to help law enforcement, first responders, emergency managers, and private sector security agencies handle the toughest information-collection challenges.
Galls® proudly serves Public Safety and Military professionals. Over one million customers each year trust Galls as their service provider.
Trusted since 2007, we are the builders of name brand patented custom Law Enforcement and Military slings.
Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality tactical gear to help you tackle any adventure or objective with confidence.
A U.S. DoD contractor since 1967, Propper manufactures authentic military, first responder, and workwear apparel for professionals in the field.
Tactical Energetic Entry Systems
For 33 years, TEES has been an industry leader in Breaching and Tactical Operations training. Our main facility is located in Byhalia MS however, we do conduct courses at host agency facilities.
We are a 501c3 public charity that gifts mission essential gear to deployed snipers & designated marksmen all branches of the US Military. We are all volunteer with no paid employees.
RANT Strategies was founded by a core group of instructors. These instructors are Active Law Enforcement Members assigned to specialized Divisions as well as active Paramedics.
We deploy a state-of-the-art approach to dealing with work related and non line of duty injuries, and it starts with treating first responders like professional athletes, and helping them return stronger and healthier after injury.
Armourer's Choice provides cutting edge ballistic shields, ballistic helmets and stand alone ballistic plates. We specialize in custom fit ballistic plates for females cup sizes A thru E. Come see our amazingly innovative EP40 ballistic fighting post.
Warriors Heart is a distinguished, multi-state licensed and Joint Commission-accredited residential treatment center dedicated to offering exceptional care to our Warriors Class grappling with substance abuse and behavioral health disorders.
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