Feb. 16, 2009
SWAT- Leadership and Crisis Management

What does it take to be a leader in today’s complex crisis driven society where traits like diplomacy and safety are key to all our wellbeing at work and at home? Join our special guest, Lt. Don Kester, currently a SWAT Tactical Response Commander after having served as a SWAT Team Operator, Team Leader, and Team Supervisor in one of the largest US border zones, Tucson, Arizona. Lt. Kester has served as a patrol district commander, as the department’s Training Director and is certified as an instructor by the FBI, and a Master Instructor for Taser International. He is a Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and Use of Force Instructor and both teaches and publishes on the subjects of tactical specialties like Rapid Deployment, Hostage Rescue, Incident Command, and Leadership. Learn how SWAT develops leaders for uncertain times in today’s program.