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Articlesby David GriffithMarch 1, 2003

Outgunned

There is a tendency among all law enforcement to believe that no matter the odds, their bravery and training can save the day. It’s an instinct that a good SWAT officer must overcome. Because believe it or not, there are times when even a SWAT team may be outgunned or otherwise need help.

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Articlesby Dean ScovilleMarch 1, 2003

How to...Start a SWAT Team

Somewhere between the images, the perceptions, and accusations lies a truth: If ever an entity embodied the philosophy of "hope for the best, but plan for the worst," it is the SWAT unit.

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Articlesby Ed NowickiMarch 1, 2003

Unleashing the Warrior Spirit

What about learning how to become the aggressor? That's right, you need to know how to become the attacker and let your assailant react to you.

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Articlesby POLICE StaffMarch 1, 2003

Outgunned—The Politics of Being Outgunned

One of the problems that all SWAT teams and all police departments face is that their need for weaponry or equipment conflicts with their local governments' desire to avoid the appearance of "heavy-handed" law enforcement.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 28, 2003

Maryland Changes Amber Alert Signs

When Maryland's first AMBER Alert was released two weeks ago, many thought the message was related to terrorist activity, not child abduction.

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Newsby Staff WriterFebruary 19, 2003

London Police Hire First Transsexual Officer

The London Metropolitan Police has recruited its first transsexual officer, but he will not be able to conduct searches because the force could be sued.

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