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Inside the Badge is a collection of blogs offering unique insights and perspectives from the Law Enforcement Community

Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienDecember 9, 2008

What Does Mumbai Mean for Us? (Part 1 of 2)

The Mumbai terror attack was a basic raid. It was a version of the same highly effective tactics employed by most SWAT teams, especially for multiple, simultaneous raids and searches. It was a testament to the devastating and deadly effects of stealth, surprise, shock, and speed.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleDecember 5, 2008

Calling the Chase

Whenever we hear a well-called pursuit, we are in awe of it. We know that it's a damn difficult thing to accomplish.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienDecember 3, 2008

How Long is Too Long to Remain in SWAT?

Arbitrary rotation has nothing to do with the job of SWAT itself. Instead, it’s about the—in my opinion, wrong—belief that staying too long in SWAT results in becoming “insular.”

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Inside the Badge by David GriffithDecember 3, 2008

TASER Showcases Shockwave Area Denial System at Urban Shield

The Shockwave ADS looks a lot like a claymore mine from a science fiction movie, but it’s really just an array of TASER cartridges. So it’s non-lethal. But that doesn’t mean it won’t ruin your day if you happen to be someplace you shouldn’t or participating in say…a prison riot.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarDecember 1, 2008

Sexual Secrets of Gang Culture

For females recruited into a gang the male ritual of the “jump in” may be replaced by the ritual “sexed in,” requiring the female to have sex with several or all of the gang members.

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Inside the Badge by William HarveyDecember 1, 2008

Remember Where You Came From

We have all had to endure the rites of rookiehood. It is up to each and every one of you to change it for the future.

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