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SWAT tactics lead the way toward improving officer survival.
October 14, 2008
It is disturbingly clear that despite the many improvements in officer safety, law enforcement remains a deadly dangerous profession. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:24 PM |
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It takes a lot of courage and skill to stop a killer, and sometimes it ends badly for the good guys.
October 01, 2008
Every tick of the clock means more victims. The faster the response, the fewer the victims.
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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:13 AM |
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You are the spearhead of law enforcement’s response to the next 9/11.
September 24, 2008
There is plenty that all SWAT teams can and should be doing right now
to prepare for the next 9/11. If SWAT doesn’t lead the tactical way,
then who will? Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:04 AM |
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September 12, 2008
With the school year barely begun, there has already been another school shooting to report. This time, at South High School in Willoughby, Ohio. Fortunately, this time, no one was shot. However, the close call sent shockwaves of fear throughout this suburban Cleveland community. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, September 12, 2008 3:20 PM |
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September 12, 2008
For the first time in its 40-year history, SWAT isn't always the answer for what are clearly dangerous, high-risk situations. Some even question if there's any need for SWAT at all. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, September 12, 2008 3:04 PM |
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Increased cooperation between SWAT and patrol for active shooter incidents is already resulting in enhanced overall tactical response.
September 03, 2008
The active shooter track courses I sat in on at TREXPO East indicate active shooter strategy continues to evolve. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:16 PM |
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No two SWAT teams are the same, but we all take our cues from one another.
September 03, 2008
Whether you're a SWAT commander, supervisor, team leader, or operator. Whether you're at the front, middle, or back end of your career. Whether you're a current, former, or aspiring SWAT member. Every single one of you has a stake in what happens within SWAT. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 03, 2008 2:01 PM |
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Controversial police shootings can happen anywhere and, when they happen in your town, your team will need to be ready to quell civil unrest.
August 20, 2008
Despite the many advancements and improvements in police riot response,
major riots remain among the most devastating and dangerous events any
city and its police force can face. When it comes to riots, it’s far
better to prevent them than to cure them. However, that’s not always
possible, and the reality is police must always be prepared and capable
of controlling riots with rapid, effective police response. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, August 20, 2008 4:47 PM |
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It’s high time for us to share what we really think about SWAT, about our strategies and tactics, and about how the brass sees us.
August 06, 2008
Consider this your opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions about SWAT with a large law enforcement audience. I want your ideas, thoughts, and opinions to lead to an open dialogue about SWAT. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, August 06, 2008 1:36 PM |
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SWAT must always train harder, treat every mission as a potential disaster, and learn the hard lessons of others.
August 05, 2008
While the vast majority of SWAT operations are resolved peacefully, a few end in violence. What follows are two tales of tragic SWAT-involved incidents: one in upstate New York and the other in Lima, Ohio. Details of both incidents come from published news reports. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Tuesday, August 05, 2008 9:18 AM |
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