Bob Parker

Lieutenant (Ret.)

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•October 17, 2013

Suicidal Active Shooter: The Answer

You've only got two options with the information you've received. Shoot the suspect or get him to place his weapon on the floor and submit to arrest.

Articles•by Bob Parker•October 10, 2013

Heckler & Koch HK45 Compact Tactical

You can tell very quickly when you open the box that the HK45CT is more than just an update of the combat proven HK USP Compact. Ergonomically, this is a 21st-century pistol all the way, but it offers the reliability and toughness of a classic HK.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•September 12, 2013

Suicidal Active Shooter: What Would You Do?

Your team responds to a suicidal teenager at the local high school. When he points a gun at his head, it's decision time. Give us your solution to this dilemma.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•July 22, 2013

The Value of Tactical EMS Training

When responding to violent events such as an active shooter, after we've neutralized the threat, we can extend our life-saving abilities by managing and treating the damage done by the perpetrators.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•June 14, 2013

Campus IED Attack: The Answer

With this SWAT blog, we're answering a question proposed in the May 29 blog, "Campus IED Attack: What Would You Do?" You told us how you would handle the scenario of a campus active shooter suspect with IEDs. Here's the answer.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•May 29, 2013

Campus IED Attack: What Would You Do?

You respond to a Columbine-style school attack by suspects with guns and IEDs. Tell us how you would handle the situation by adding your comment below.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•February 21, 2013

Recognizing Fake Cops

There is a criminal element that will use the veil of a police disguise to further their illegitimate activities. These fake cops will use their disguises to gain the edge against the public and law enforcement.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•December 13, 2012

Can You Multi-Task During an Active Shooter Event?

Basically, human multi-tasking is a myth. Dr. Edward Hallowell wrote that multi-tasking is "mythical activity in which people believe they can perform two or more tasks simultaneously as effectively as one."

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•September 3, 2012

Gathering Intel for Dynamic Entries (2 of 2)

With this SWAT blog, we're answering a question proposed in the July 26 blog, "Gathering Intel for Dynamic Entries (1 of 2)." A few of you told us how you would handle the scenario proposed.

Inside the Badge •by Bob Parker•July 26, 2012

Gathering Intel for Dynamic Entries (1 of 2)

A SWAT team's raid of a home in Evansville, Ind., raised many questions, especially after officers encountered a grandmother and 18-year-old watching TV. Here's a similar scenario for you to resolve. Read it and respond with a comment about what you would do.

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