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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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