Army CID and Seattle Federal Air Marshal Special Agents Train Together

Photo By Thomas B. Hamilton III | Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division's Western Field Office teamed up with the Seattle Federal Air Marshal Field Office to train on how to perform in-flight law enforcement in Renton, Washington. Combined federal agency training and education opportunities such as this improves agency interoperability and increases effectiveness when conducting joint investigations.  

RENTON, WA, UNITED STATES

11.29.2022

Story by Thomas B. Hamilton III  

Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division

Special Agents from the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division's Western Field Office were invited by the Seattle Federal Air Marshal Field Office to attend the Federal Air Marshal Service Law Enforcement In-Flight Tactical Familiarization course in Renton, Washington.

The course is designed to provide Law Enforcement officers, who fly armed, with an overview of the type of security incidents they may encounter while onboard an aircraft.

Christopher Schubert, training officer for the Seattle Field Office, said "We at the Seattle Field Office really enjoyed hosting U.S. Army CID for the Law Enforcement In-Flight Tactical Familiarization course. They were an enthusiastic group of professionals that gave the training their all and made it a pleasure to instruct. The Law Enforcement In-Flight Tactical Familiarization course is designed to open the students mind to the tactical possibilities and considerations that are unique in the linear aircraft environment. It highlights the concepts of decisive action, passenger/ crowd management, and de-escalation that are relevant in all arenas."

Working with and learning from peer agencies like the Federal Air Marshal service gives Army CID Special Agents the opportunity to expand their law enforcement skills and maximize their jurisdictions.

“Getting different aspects of CID into one room for the day and focusing on unique training like this course is always a great opportunity," said Army CID Resident Agent-in-Charge Heidi Hoter. "The relaxed and rare training environment allowed for cooperative ease, enhancing team building efforts. It was fun day for everyone.”

Combined agency training and education opportunities such as this also improves agency interoperability and increases effectiveness when conducting joint investigations.

Army CID’s mission is to identify and defeat criminal threats to Army affiliated personnel, installations, procurement efforts, and other assets by providing unparalleled criminal investigative support to the total force.

Learn more about Army CID and how to become an agent by visiting www.cid.army.mil.

• Date Taken: 11.29.2022
• Date Posted: 12.19.2022 12:38
• Story ID: 434139
• Location: RENTON, WA, US