Because of our turbulent future, corporations, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and all levels of government will face more critical incidents and crisis than they have in the past. Law enforcement leaders have realized that there are certain tasks and people that are common to every crisis situation. By proper training and making responding to the crisis as routine as possible it increases the probability of a professional and peaceful resolution. This course will provide an in-depth view of these crisis situations that plague our violent society. This course will introduce Police Officers to the current issues of managing critical incidents from a first responder prospective. It will focus on those activities necessary to stabilize life and protect property. It will provide an understanding of commanding high-risk incidents, pre-incident planning, and critical incident stress reactions.