SWAT / Sniper Supervisor

The success of any police sniper program hinges on one key factor: leadership. This 2-day, 16-hour SWAT / Sniper Supervisor course is designed for command-level personnel tasked with overseeing sniper elements within tactical teams. Whether you're launching a new program or managing an existing one, this class delivers the critical insight needed to ensure your snipers are selected, trained, and deployed with precision and accountability.

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Instruction is based on real-world experience, policy, and legal issues.

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Topics include:

• Mission scope and deployment principles
• Sniper selection, equipment, and training standards
• SOP development and operational readiness
• Green-light criteria, use of deadly force, and liability issues
• Integration of snipers in non-traditional roles
• Case studies, field-tested insights, and lessons learned from past failures

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Materials Required:
Bring a notebook or device for notes. Students can also bring existing SOPs, training outlines, or sniper program docs for discussion. Dress is casual.

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Ideal for SWAT supervisors, team leaders, and command staff building or refining a sniper program.

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Minimum 16 students per session. Certificate issued upon completion.