INTELLIGENT POLICE SOLUTIONS
Law Enforcement Training & Consulting
Crisis negotiation, barricade response, gang investigations, and patrol-focused training—delivered nationwide.
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Featured Upcoming Training
Initial Response to Barricades — Henderson, NV (April 22, 2026)
Join us at the Southern Desert Regional Police Academy for an 8-hour, patrol-focused course designed to improve decision-making, communication, and initial tactics during barricade incidents.
This training covers practical steps for containment and scene control, de-escalation and crisis communication, and the safe transition of incidents to SWAT and crisis negotiators—grounded in real-world first responder responsibilities.
About Us
Intelligent Police Solutions was founded in 2020 to provide world-class training and consulting to schools, police, first responders, security, emergency management, mental health, military, and public safety professionals. From developing high-quality school emergency operations plans to teaching effective communication, we are committed to meeting your organization’s expectations. Our staff and affiliates have extensive experience in crisis negotiations, criminal intelligence, emergency management, and mental health issues. Intelligent Police Solutions is ready to deliver your training in our home state of Nevada, across the United States, or worldwide. CONTACT INTELLIGENT POLICE SOLUTIONS now to discuss your training or consulting needs. Intelligent Police Solutions is a SBA certified Veteran Owned Small Business.
Core capabilities include:
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Crisis negotiation & barricade response training
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Gang investigations / OMG intelligence
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Public safety communication & incident management
Discover Our Training Events
Initial Response to Barricades – Henderson, NV
Southern Desert Regional Police Academy, April 22, 2026
Fee: $199 per student
Intended audience: Patrol officers, supervisors, dispatch/communications personnel, corrections professionals, and other first responders.
Course Overview
This 8-hour, in-person course is designed to provide public safety professionals with the essential knowledge, skills, and decision-making tools required of first responding officers during barricade incidents. Emphasis is placed on slowing the situation, reducing risk to officers and the public, and preserving life through sound initial actions and communication.
Participants will learn how to effectively contain, de-escalate, communicate, and transition barricade incidents to SWAT and crisis negotiators. The course is grounded in widely accepted incident management principles and reflects real-world patrol-level responsibilities during dynamic, high-stress events.
Now Booking 2026 Training
Intelligent Police Solutions provides practical, experience-driven law enforcement training focused on real-world application and decision-making. Upcoming offerings include Initial Response to Barricades in April 2026 (Henderson, NV) and June 2026 (Scottsdale, AZ), along with a case debrief presentation at the FAHN Conference in June 2026 (Orlando, FL).
Agencies interested in hosting training are encouraged to contact us. We offer flexible delivery options, and host agencies receive complimentary seats as part of our training programs.
What law enforcement attendees are saying:
“I significantly expanded my knowledge of barricade tactics yesterday thanks to an excellent training session by John Woosnam of Intelligent Police Solutions. I strongly recommend Intelligent Police Solutions to any law enforcement agency seeking to enhance their capabilities in this critical area.”
— Chief, rural police department
“I’ve only been doing this for 20 years, but I’ve been through a pile of classes, including tactical stuff, leadership, etc., and I have to say your class was the most engaging (especially in one day) that I’ve been to in years. Maybe in all my time at [agency]. I took a ton away from it, including 10 pages of notes which I shared with some of my guys who couldn’t make it, and can’t thank you enough for putting in the time to help us better ourselves!”
— Special Agent, statewide investigative agency
Course feedback highlights (post-class evaluations):
“Instructor was very knowledgeable and was very informative. Instructor was also passionate about the topic.”
“It was good for new and seasoned officers, from patrol to SWAT.”
“John is a fantastic instructor and expresses his professionalism and expert knowledge pertaining to this field.”
Please check back soon to check upcoming classes.
Even better, contact us if you would like to see us bring our world class training to your area. We are looking for hosts for the following classes:
- Crisis Negotiator Basic and In-Service Training
- Initial Response to Barricades
- Initial Response to Barricades: Rural and Small Agency Strategies
- Suicide Intervention Techniques for First Responders
- Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs
- Safe and Constitutional Motorcycle Stops
- Developing Confidential Human Sources
- Custom training for your agency’s needs
Hosting a course won’t cost your agency anything. Get in touch to find out more.
Biography
John Woosnam is the President of Intelligent Police Solutions and a senior trainer and consultant with more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He began his career in 1994 with the Upper Moreland Township Police Department (Willow Grove, PA) and joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 1999.
From 2002 through 2017, John served in LVMPD’s Organized Crime Bureau (Criminal Intelligence Section), where he investigated outlaw motorcycle gangs and related criminal networks. He also served on the Mt. Charleston Resident Officer Detail, providing law enforcement services across 2,200 square miles of rural Clark County, Nevada. In addition, he was a member of LVMPD’s Crisis Negotiation Team for 17 years and responded to hundreds of barricade and hostage incidents.
John retired from LVMPD in 2024. He also retired from the Army National Guard as a Major and served in a variety of leadership roles, including troop commander, operations, logistics, air operations, and executive officer, as well as an embedded advisor to the Afghan National Police.
He has delivered more than 700 hours of instruction to law enforcement, security professionals, and community audiences on topics including crisis negotiation, barricade response, gang investigations, and emergency management. His training has been presented for agencies and organizations in the United States and internationally.
Selected training audiences include: FBI, U.S. Marshals Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Alaska State Troopers, Calgary Police Service, and multiple Australian state and federal agencies.
John holds a Master’s Degree in Crisis and Emergency Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Federal Contracting Information
Federal contracting inquiries welcomed.
UEI: CS2WSN1GFTD3
CAGE Code: 9QSM4
NAICS Codes:
- 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training
- 611699 – Miscellaneous Instruction
- 611519 – Other Technical and Trade Schools
- 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services
SAM Registration: Active
Business Classification: Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)
DUNS: 119462395
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