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How to thwart the growing epidemic of active shooters is one of society's and law enforcement's most daunting challenges to date.
February 28, 2008
The active shooter phenomenon has a certain "copycat" quality to it—a deadly game won by causing the highest body count in the shortest amount of time before police can stop them. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Thursday, February 28, 2008 6:43 PM |
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You bet we can. American law enforcement has historically met every challenge, and it will meet this one.
February 19, 2008
At NIU, police responded within two minutes of the first reports. However, the shooter still managed to kill five people then turn the gun on himself all before police could stop him.
It’s difficult to fathom how police can respond faster. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Tuesday, February 19, 2008 10:12 PM |
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Seize the opportunities presented at your current career level; everything will come full circle before you know it.
February 06, 2008
The point is all of us were once new, and someday, we'll all retire. But try telling that to a rookie. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, February 06, 2008 5:51 PM |
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Will SWAT continue to be part of law enforcement response strategies?
February 06, 2008
Cash-strapped agencies cannot afford larger SWAT teams. As a result, today we expect rapid intervention by first responders, who are oftentimes trained by SWAT, and must meet the brunt of the challenge. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, February 06, 2008 4:55 PM |
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