Leading on from past highly-acclaimed annual Less-Lethal Weapons (previously Non-Lethal Weapons) conferences, this year's Less-Lethal Weapons 2003 Conference encompasses not only LLW, but other police/military tactical options ranging from negotiators to the deployment and use of conventional firearms. Since the Less-Lethal Weapons 2002 Conference last year there have been developments in research, new technology and the deployment and use of weapons in police forces. The UK police use of firearms has also been the subject of a Police Complaints Authority paper. Choosing the right tactical option at the right time for the right reasons will protect both the individual leaders and their organisations from criminal proceedings and civil actions.

There continues to be a significant overlap between military and police operations around the world. Therefore, it is appropriate that this LLW conference includes speakers and delegates from both groups so that best practice can be identified and shared.

The new Strathclyde Police Training and Recruitment Centre offers an unrivalled venue for LLW 2003. Providing state-of-the-art facilities the centre is a secure environment for such a high-level conference and delegates can sample legendary Scottish hospitality with the opportunity to couple this conference with visits to local places of interest.

The Jane's Information Less Lethal Weapons 2003 Conference 2003 is a must for all those leaders in the police and military who face the challenge of tackling critical incidents."

Key Topics
Military perspective on use of LLWs and small-arms


Scottish Police operational deployment and use of firearms and LLWs


The Conflict Resolution Model revisited


Review of tactical options to manage critical incidents in USA


Negotiation skills in practice


Research developments into LLWs


Public relations matters during and in the aftermath of Critical Incident Intervention operations


Human rights and litigation-proofing for Critical Incident Intervention commanders


Practical use of LLWs Sieges Critical Incident Intervention in peacekeeping operations


Police sniper shooting case studies


Rapid intervention training with case studies from specialist teams


Post-shooting reviews


Onsite practical demonstration of LLW technology and armed police vehicle stop tactics
Who Should Attend?

Government policy makers
Senior and middle-ranking military and police officers
Equipment purchasers
Academics and medical associations
Scientists
Lawyers
Manufacturers and suppliers
Technology developers
Defence and security industry members

Benefits of Attending

Technical Aspect - Analyse the operational requirements of tactical options to conclude successfully Critical Incident Interventions and to examine the procedures to evaluate their effectiveness.

Operational Aspect - Identify the decision-making procedures involved in using force in operational environments. Social Aspect - Understand the issues surrounding Human Rights and the medical implications of using LLW.

Legal Aspect - Widen your understanding of civil liabilities connected with the use of force and concepts for minimal force options Network with leading experts in the field.




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