The Westchester County PD (NY) will be hosting and sponsoring a Tactical Flight Officer (TFO) Course and an Advanced Thermal Imaging Course the week of March 22, 2010.
The Tactical Flight Officer Course, instructed by Jack Schonely (LAPD), will be Monday – Wednesday (mid-day).  The program will start with the Suspect Tactics and Perimeter Containment Course on Monday, 3/22 and can be attended as a stand-alone one-day session for command staff, administrators, K-9 officers, SWAT/ESU personnel, supervisors, patrol personnel, and others who may be involved in search operations.  A separate announcement will be sent out regarding this unique opportunity.
The Advanced Thermal Imaging Course, instructed by Kevin Means (San Diego PD), will be Wednesday (mid-day) – Friday.  Cyndi Jo Means will present the legal issues associated with thermal imaging during this program.
Course cost is $275.00 for each program (TFO / Advanced Thermal Imaging).  If you attend both classes, it will be a discounted rate of $450.00 for both courses.
Room rates have been secured at the Crowne Plaza White Plains for $129.00 per night and transportation from the hotel to the conference center will be provided.
The courses will be conducted at the Doral Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center.  A buffet lunch will be available on-site each day.
More information will be forthcoming but mark your calendars and get those training/travel requests filled out!
This is a unique opportunity and the Westchester County PD is excited to be offering these courses in the Northeast.
If you have any questions e-mail:  WCPDaviation@westchestergov.com for more information.