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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'BrienNovember 26, 2008

Verbal Commands

Verbal commands very often set the tone for the ultimate outcome of police encounters, including SWAT operations.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienNovember 26, 2008

Talking Strategy and Tactics

I’m a strong believer that once SWAT takes over a situation, SWAT should determine and carry out the tactics. Period. There are many horror stories where interference and micro managing resulted in bad outcomes and tragedies.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleNovember 26, 2008

"I Don't Like, Trust, or Respect You (But I Can Work with You)"

At that moment, there was no shortage of things I could be taken to task for: insubordination, failure to document an off-duty incident, conduct unbecoming an officer, late for work, drama queen. It was then that I realized the man was really putting his ass on the line for me.

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Inside the Badge by Richard ValdemarNovember 20, 2008

How to Make a RICO Case Against Gangs

The genius of the RICO statutes is that they work perfectly against organized criminal gangs. A person can be charged even if that person did not directly commit the crime but only agreed to the commission or conspired with the perpetrators in any way.

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Inside the Badge by Robert O'BrienNovember 12, 2008

Bulletproofing SWAT

Ballistic protection has a single purpose: keeping YOU alive and injury free so you can accomplish your mission. The way I feel about the protection vs. comfort issue is protection wins every time. Period.

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Inside the Badge by Dean ScovilleNovember 7, 2008

Call for Civilian Backup

Don’t be shy about asking for assistance from everyday people should you find yourself in need. You might be pleasantly surprised by their response.

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