All facets of hostage rescue operations are trained during this block including small and large structure assaults with known and unknown crisis site locations.  Unexpected entry point domination and small team tactics will be introduced during the week while force-on-force scenarios will be incorporated extensively to reinforce the tactics and techniques. 

Steve Claggett, is a 25 year veteran of the Dallas Police Department with 15 years in SWAT and 6 years in the Narcotics division.  He served as Entry Team Member, Assistant Team Leader and Team Leader with specialties in High/ Climbing and Explosive Breaching.  Steve served as Senior Instructor for Triple Canopy and Combat Shooting and Tactics, LLC, before starting his own company Tactical Skills and Strategies. 

Steve currently serves as Director of Training for Fulcrum Tactical, a law enforcement charity specializing in supporting tactical training through public donations. 

This class will be taught at the Houston Police Academy and Houston SWAT Range located at 17000 Aldine Westfield, Houston, TX. 

Class will start promptly at 0800 Hrs. on Monday, October 1st, 2012 at HPD Academy classroom # TBD.

Due to the sensitive material covered in this course, all students must be either Active/Reserve Military or Law enforcement certified.  Students will be asked show proof of credentials on the first day of the course.

The fee for the course is $400 for TTPOA members and $450 for non-members.  Registration must be done on-line at http://www.ttpoa.org/  (Training Calendar). Payment should be made to TTPOA.  Credit card payment is strongly recommended.  Payments(checks)should be mailed to: Hugo Gutierrez Jr., 1500 West Dallas, Houston, Texas 77019.  Inquiries regarding the course, payment or other questions can be directed to hgutierrez@ttpoa.org or 832-483-3108.  All fees are due by September 1st, 2012. There will be no refunds for cancellations after that date.