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Patrol Response to Critical Incidents

Mahwah, NJ · Jun 11, 2026 · 8 hours · $195.00

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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Piero Vescio
NJ

Great class. Loved the discussion with officers. Not just power point.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Kevin O’Donnell
NJ

Awesome class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Petracca
NJ

Great class with a lot of real world content used to give participants a more visual idea of critical incidents.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Thomas Hoppe Jr.
NJ

Class was great , loved the case law and video scenarios

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Brett Glinka
NJ

Very helpful.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Douglas Marino
NJ

Very informative and kept attention throughout class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael Carlino
NJ

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

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Andrew Redmond
NJ

Awesome class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Neal Cullen
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 Parker
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 Wheeler
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 Hall
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 Donohue
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Quick overview of critical incident response / barricades.

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★☆ 4/5
Wesam Allam
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 Walsh
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 Hernandez
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

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

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

Good class new supervisors / officers should attend

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

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

★★★★☆ 4/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
David Vo
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 Johnston
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 Stovall
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Instructor was knowledgeable and kept the class interactive.

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

Very informative class, especially the tabletop exercises.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jessica Fane
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 Ibarrondo
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 Poe
NJ · Attended 4/10/2025

Very informative class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5

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