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Robert O'Brien

A member of the TREXPO Advisory Board, Sgt. Robert “Bob” O’Brien Cleveland SWAT Ret. is the founder of the R.J. O’Brien Group Ltd., a law enforcement training and consulting service that advises and trains a number of local, state, and federal SWAT teams.

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Archive - October 2007

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Critique Your Debriefings

What's the use of rehashing your mistakes if you don't take the time to learn from them?

October 31, 2007

SWAT places debriefings high on the list of learning essentials. The reason is debriefings are where we learn what went right or wrong, why, and how to correct things next time. Policing (SWAT included) is a constant learning experience, and what better way to learn than from our own experiences?

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:48 PM | Comments(1)

Hidden Dangers: Confined Space Searches Law Enforcement Only

Looking for a bad guy in an attic, a crawl space, or a basement requires a tactical mind-set, experience, and nerves of steel.

October 24, 2007

What makes confined space searches so dangerous is that they are essentially “ambushes” waiting to happen. Suspects in confined spaces are in “fight or flight” mode, which makes them as unpredictable and dangerous as any cornered animal. 

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:25 PM | Comments(1)

Strength in Numbers

Amid a surge in line-of-duty deaths, SWAT teams have the benefit of deploying with fellow officers, unlike many one-officer patrol units.

October 17, 2007

Last month, there were two separate deadly police shootings in the same week, resulting in multiple police casualties.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, October 17, 2007 5:35 PM | Comments(1)

My Favorite Products at TREXPO East

If you want to see the latest SWAT tools—from armored vehicles to ballistic eyeglasses—head to TREXPO.

October 08, 2007

Police tactical conferences and expos present golden opportunities for you to see and learn firsthand about the newest tactical products available. TREXPO East 2007, the biggest TREXPO to date, treated attendees to a dazzling array of the newest SWAT/Tactical products on the market.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Monday, October 08, 2007 4:02 PM | Comments(0)
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