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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 2008

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A Tough Year for SWAT Teams

SWAT teams nationwide have suffered months of pain and tribulation. But they've come out on top.

October 28, 2008

How is your SWAT team doing so far this year? At one extreme, some teams have been called out only a few times this year. Other teams have been called out for hundreds of incidents and operations. Some of these callouts have turned out well, others not so well.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Tuesday, October 28, 2008 6:54 AM | Comments(0)

Honor Fallen Officers by Staying Alive

One officer lost is one too many.

October 24, 2008

The dangers of our profession range from the obvious—hostage rescue attempts and active shooters—to the hidden—vehicle crashes and physical training. And any one of them can happen to any of us at any time.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Friday, October 24, 2008 3:27 PM | Comments(0)

Cops, Casualties of an Undeclared War

SWAT tactics lead the way toward improving officer survival.

October 14, 2008

It is disturbingly clear that despite the many improvements in officer safety, law enforcement remains a deadly dangerous profession.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:24 PM | Comments(1)

Beware: Active Shooters Can Kill Cops, Too

It takes a lot of courage and skill to stop a killer, and sometimes it ends badly for the good guys.

October 01, 2008

Every tick of the clock means more victims. The faster the response, the fewer the victims.

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author: Robert O'Brien | posted @ Wednesday, October 01, 2008 6:13 AM | Comments(2)

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