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Lt. Robert Parker served with the Omaha (Neb.) PD for 30 years and commanded the Emergency Response Unit. He is responsible for training thousands of law enforcement instructors in the NTOA's Patrol Response to Active Shooters courses.



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Jose Medina

Officer Jose Medina is an active member of the Piscataway (N.J.) Police Department's SWAT team and runs Awareness Protective Consultants (Team APC) tactical training.
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<p>Photo: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/51446894@N07/&quot;>Emergency Services Of Metro Vancouver</a>.</p>

Fighting for Survival In Harsh Economic Times  

October 17, 2011
The lingering bad economy continued to cause havoc on American law enforcement. Many law enforcement agencies have been forced to downsize dramatically, including laying off officers in unprecedented numbers. So-called "non-essential" services are being eliminated.
<p>A view into a redwood forest in Mendocino County. Photo: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindofblue115/&quot;>kylewm</a>.</p>

Grueling Searches: The Mendocino Manhunt  

October 7, 2011
Every tactical team should realistically assess whether they're capable and ready to handle a challenging and sustained manhunt in difficult terrain. Even the most built-up urban cities have outdoor areas with large, rugged places for dangerous suspects to hide. If your team isn't ready, now is the time to get up to speed.

The High Cost of a Dynamic Entry  

September 30, 2011
In an earlier blog post, we asked you to consider a scenario and decide whether to forcibly enter a residence to remove a high-risk suspect. Here's how the scenario played out and what lessons can be learned.
<p>Photo: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/judemat/&quot;>judemat</a><strong id=&quot;yui_3_4_0_3_1316744152890_1000&quot;>.</strong></p>

Sports Riots: The Other IED  

September 22, 2011
Sports violence has even been identified by some as a medical disorder called Intermittent Explosive Disorder—"the other IED." It may be fueled by unusually high amounts of testosterone and caused by "idiots acting like fools."
<p>Photo: <a href=&quot;http://www.flickr.com/photos/cianobasmith/&quot;>Cian Oba Smith</a>.</p>

How Will U.K. Police Respond To the London Riots?  

September 16, 2011
To quell riots, London Met Police called in 16,000 officers. Police authorized plastic baton rounds, armored vehicles, and considered imposing a curfew. These are common U.S. police riot responses, but are practically unheard of in the U.K.
<p>Photo: POLICE file art.</p>

Armored Rescue Vehicles: 3 Effective Deployments  

September 8, 2011
ARVs are one of the many specialized "tools" in the SWAT toolbox. As such, they're usually employed only for high-risk situations and community relations initiatives. The end result is that ARVs are employed very selectively and infrequently.
<p>Screenshot: YouTube.</p>

One Team's Innovative Barricade Tactic  

August 26, 2011
Just when we might think all the innovative SWAT tactics have already been tried, a SWAT team comes up with an imaginative, simple and exceptionally effective tactic. It comes under the heading of "why didn't someone else think of this before?"
<p>Photo: POLICE file art.</p>

Is Dynamic Entry Worth the Risk?  

August 24, 2011
We have the signed no-knock. Do we serve it by initiating a dynamic entry? Or do we explore other options to take the suspect into custody and secure the evidence?

Violent Flash Mobs: Passing Fad or Here to Stay?  

August 19, 2011
Some would say violent flash mobs are unique to big cities. They would be wrong. Ask police from East Side suburbs of Cleveland, Ohio. In recent years, Cleveland's once quiet, inner-ring suburbs have seen increased crime.

Video: How LAPD SWAT Prevented a Hollywood Riot  

August 10, 2011
The LAPD was able to successfully disperse the 2,000-person mob without it turning into an all-out riot. In its wake, the "block party" left the street littered with debris; the movie premiere was canceled; and the Los Angeles DJ apologized.
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