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Faced with a deranged man stomping a baby to death, one of your fellow cops did the only that could be done. And you would, too.
June 18, 2008
The pilot made a skillful, night emergency landing as closely as
possible in a field. It was a cow pasture separated from the road by a
daunting obstacle electrified, barbed wire fencing.
Immediately upon
landing, the Modesto officer sprinted 20 yards to the fence –
commanding the suspect to cease his brutal attack against the helpless
baby. The suspect’s response was to say “I’m not going to prison.” He
raised his middle finger to the officer and continued kicking and
stomping the baby.
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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:05 PM |
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Doctrine now says that first responders should engage the shooter not wait for SWAT, but that does not mean SWAT has no role to play in ending the carnage.
June 11, 2008
In Columbine’s wake, the National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA)
developed the rapid deployment first-responder team tactic currently in
use throughout the nation. But in many, if not most, departments,
officers from the SWAT team conduct the active shooter training
program.
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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:15 PM |
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Until something happens to dramatically improve first response effectiveness, it will remain up to us to figure out our own way.
June 06, 2008
Ultimately, each of us is responsible for our own actions. And there will be times in our careers when we have to take exceptional risks. The outcomes, however, will be based on far more than dedication and courage. It takes sound tactics to win. Absent sound tactics, the outcome is left to luck. Read Full Article
author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, June 06, 2008 11:41 AM |
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