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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 - September 2008

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SWAT’s Role in the War on Terror

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?

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 24, 2008 11:04 AM | Comments(4)

Another School Year, Another School Shooting

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.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, September 12, 2008 3:20 PM | Comments(1)

Prove SWAT's Necessity to Your Agency

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.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, September 12, 2008 3:04 PM | Comments(0)

SWAT and Patrol Grow Closer

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.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 03, 2008 4:16 PM | Comments(0)

SWAT Teams Take Cues from LAPD

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.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, September 03, 2008 2:01 PM | Comments(0)

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