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Patrol Response to Critical Incidents

Freehold, NJ · Mar 24, 2026 · 8 hours · $195.00

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Instructor

Capt. Allen Bloodgood

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Description

This class provides officers with the "best practices" for managing critical incidents, i.e. barricaded subjects. This program is designed to give responding officers and first-line supervisors a comprehensive overview of the "best practices" when dealing with the initial response to a critical incident (barricaded subject, hostage situation, etc.) During the program, participants will do tabletop exercises and discussions on critical incidents.

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Reviews for this course

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Brett G.
NJ

Very helpful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Douglas M.
NJ

Very informative and kept attention throughout class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael C.
NJ

Class meet my expectations. Good insight on case law and practical use in every day patrol

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew R.
NJ

Awesome class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Neal C.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

The instruction was practical and relevant to handling critical incidents. The strategies were taught clearly and reinforced with tabletop scenario training. I recommend this course.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Juwan P.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great class for knowledge for responding to critical situations and to be prepared on any call

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jeff W.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great class for patrol with best practices that engaged with the concept of unpredictable events and adapting to your surroundings to accomplish a specific goal

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael H.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

This class was helpful. It stimulated the thought process about response to critical incidents, providing real world examples

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sean D.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Quick overview of critical incident response / barricades.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Wesam A.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great course highly recommended. Class provides you with details on what to do in a critical incident and how to respond.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Sam W.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Vinny is very knowledgeable and well versed. The class was interactive and relative to current situations/critical incidents police officers may find themselves in.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Marlon H.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Informative class, instructions are clear and the instructor was well prepared

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David R.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Good class new supervisors / officers should attend

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Pete K.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Good course with a strong focus on responding to barricaded subjects.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David V.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great course would recommend for those who are new to law enforcement . Class gave me a better understanding on how to deal with situations on the job . That can result to bigger outcomes

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kody J.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great course and the instructor was able to present the information easily to acknowledge.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian S.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Instructor was knowledgeable and kept the class interactive.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joel M.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Very informative class, especially the tabletop exercises.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jessica F.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

This course was great! It gave a lot of insight into tactical practices applied to patrol for responding to barricades and alike incidents.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Juan I.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Very informative I now have a better understanding of how to deal with critical incidents.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brian P.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Very informative class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Alex H.
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Great class and instruction from an instructor with real world experience!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Travis K.
NJ · Attended 4/8/2025

Great course for newer Sgt. or acting OIC who may deal with a critical situation and admin are tucked in bed. Teaches the essentials of assessing and security the scene until recourses arrive.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kyle L.
NJ · Attended 4/8/2025

Very informative and interactive class. I thoroughly enjoyed the content throughout the entire course and learned very important details that will allow me to implement them on patrol.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Courtney D.
NJ · Attended 4/8/2025

Barricaded subject situation can become an issue with any type of incident. With the proper training de-escalation can be used and diffuse the situation ultimately protecting all lives involved.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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