Tactical Operations Liability Course
Date: December 16-17, 2024
POST Control #: 1185-30859-24001
POST Plan: IV
Tuition: $250.00
Location: Best Western Island Palms Hotel and Marina

2051 Shelter Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92106

LODGING:  CATO has secured a block of rooms at the Island Palms Hotel and Marina at the government rate of
$145.00 per night plus tax. Please make reservations on or before Dec 2, 2024, by calling (619) 222-
0561 and advise the hotel that you are with the CATO Tactical Operations Liability Course to secure this
rate.

This 16-hour course is designed for law enforcement command staff, supervisors, team leaders, and officers/operators.  During this course, an emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills specific to law enforcement tactical operations to maximize success while minimizing liability exposure.  Instruction consists of classroom lectures covering:

• Legal issues
• Case law
• Lessons learned from tactical events
• Case studies of tactical incidents
• Instructors’ experience investigating and defending the actions of law enforcement officers and agencies
  

COURSE INSTRUCTORS: This course is taught by highly experienced instructors including an attorney specializing in police litigation and an expert in police practices who was formally an operator and supervisor on a large full-time SWAT team.   

LODGING: Class will begin at 0800 hours on the first day and conclude by 1700 hours on the last day.