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Patrol
Video: Footage Shows Chaotic, Deadly Utah Raid
Newly released dash-cam video shows the chaotic scene during a task force raid in January that resulted in the death of an Ogden (Utah) Police officer and the wounding of five other officers.
April 9, 2012
News Ogden Police Shooting
Special Units
4 NYPD Officers Shot In Hostage Stand-off
Four NYPD officers were wounded in a Sunday gunfight in Brooklyn with an ex-con, after he held hostage his pregnant girlfriend and their infant son. Three of the officers were shot in the leg, and one was grazed in the face. None of the four were seriously hurt.
April 8, 2012
A sawed-off assault rifle lays next to a children's toy after a suspect's gunfight with officers. Photo: NYPD
Special Units
14-Hour Standoff In Penn. Ends with Death of Gunman
A Pennsylvania State Police sniper ended a Wednesday standoff with a disturbed man who fired more than 50 rounds at responding troopers.
March 13, 2012
Training
Undercover Lifeline Training: 7 Scenarios
Personnel who are well trained will "react" rather than panic when the time comes to take action. The more you train and the more confident you are, the less you will fall victim to the devastating effects of tunnel vision. Here are seven exercises to cover the more common scenarios that may arise.
October 31, 2011
Photo: Curtis Gregory Perry.
Training
How to Improve Back-up for Undercover Units
To understand the complexities of mounting a take-down operation such as rescuing an undercover agent from a secure location under the control of armed violators, undercover agents must be trained as a SWAT operator. There's no in-between here.
October 17, 2011
SWAT
The High Cost of a Dynamic Entry
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.
September 29, 2011
SWAT
Is Dynamic Entry Worth the Risk?
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?
August 23, 2011
Photo: POLICE file art.
Special Units
Safariland Adds Protech Type IIIA Breacher Shield
The shield and viewport are rated to defeat five impacts from 9mm 124 gr. FMJ, .44 Magnum 240 gr. LSWC, Tokarev 7.62x25mm 85 gr. FMJ (steel jacket), 5.7x28mm 28 gr. SS195/HP, 5.7x28mm 40 gr. SS197/Blue Tip, Winchester Ranger 9mm 127 gr. +P+ SXT, and .357 SIG 125 gr. TMJ.
April 28, 2011
Photo: Safariland.
Special Units
BlackHawk Offers Mini Deployment Entry Kit
The Mini Deployment Kit consists of the Mini Deployment Bag with individual tool compartments for reduced noise signature and a secure carry of the Mini BoltMaster, Mini Breacher and the Micro ThunderSledge entry tools.
March 16, 2011
Photo courtesy of BlackHawk.
SWAT
Officer Sacrifice Brings Lessons for Two Tactical Teams
The mission for both New Orleans and San Antonio PD SWAT is crystal clear. They, too, need to recover, rebound, and rebuild from the major "hits" each team has taken.
December 2, 2010
SWAT
A Tough Year for SWAT Teams
How is your SWAT team doing so far this year? At one extreme, some teams have been called out only a few times this year. Other teams have been called out for hundreds of incidents and operations. Some of these callouts have turned out well, others not so well.
October 27, 2008
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