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Students receive a combination of classroom instruction and extensive hands-on training focused on breaching inward- and outward-opening doors using commonly deployed breaching tools, including the Halligan, Jersey Claw, breaching ram, bolt cutters, Quickie Saw, and large-diameter circular saw.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstruction emphasizes breacher responsibilities, target assessment, tool selection, safety considerations, team communication, and integration with entry operations. Students will learn efficient breaching methods, proper tool employment, and techniques to reduce entry time while minimizing unnecessary damage and risk to officers and occupants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is designed for patrol officers, SWAT personnel, tactical teams, fugitive apprehension units, narcotics investigators, task force officers, and other law enforcement professionals seeking to develop or strengthen their mechanical breaching capabilities. Upon completion, students will possess the knowledge and practical skills necessary to confidently support forced-entry operations and safely integrate as a breacher within a tactical team.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgency Enrollment: Agency representatives enrolling one or more officers- please contact admin@optempotraining.com for an invoice. Names of individual officers and emails are required for certificates. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisite:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLaw enforcement and Military only. \u003cstrong\u003e*Enroll with your official email* \u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate: \u003c\/strong\u003eTBD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTBD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuition:\u003c\/strong\u003e $650\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTopics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreacher roles and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaching safety and risk management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoor and lock identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarget assessment and breaching point selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalligan techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJersey Claw applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaching ram techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt cutter applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuickie Saw operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-diameter circular saw operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam communication and coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreach, threshold, and team integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical breaching exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardware\/Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong sleeve top (for practical application)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgency halligan (if available) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote pad, pen, etc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"OpTempo Training Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901915304047,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0195\/0308\/7716\/files\/Shirtandclawweb.jpg?v=1782510861","url":"https:\/\/optempotraining.com\/products\/21st-century-vehicle-theft-course-august-2025-ca","provider":"OpTempo Training Group","version":"1.0","type":"link"}