This four-hour course is designed to provide information regarding the proliferation of swatting and the impact on dispatch, law enforcement and our community as a whole. It will give an overview of the history of SWAT, the origins of Swatting, as well as how and by whom Swatting is executed. With a review of some case studies and the FBI Swatting Database, the course will examine best practices for dispatch centers to respond to these types of calls to provide a proper response to the communities and agencies we serve. Upon completion of the course, attendees will be able to:
Define Swatting and discuss what is meant by the term
Learn about the history of SWAT
Explore the origins of Swatting
List the types and techniques of executing Swatting calls
Discuss the landscape of laws in response to Swatting calls
Understand what the FBI Swatting Database is and its uses
Review Swatting Case Studies
Identify best practices for dispatch response to Swatting
The cost is $150 per person; SNC Approved (MNA 2024-4316). The class will run from 1 pm to 5 pm
Location
Rockwood Police Department 32409 Fort Road Rockwood, MI 48173
