Tag: Building Searches

Patrol
BWC Video Shows OK Officers Being Ambushed While Clearing Trailer
"When the mattress was lifted officers saw suspect Johnson hiding in the storage area armed with a pistol. He aimed the pistol at the officers, which resulted in an exchange of gunfire,” says Capt. Valerie Littlejohn.
November 29, 2022
Body-worn cameras captured when a man hiding beneath a mattress ambushed officers searching inside a trailer earlier this month. One officer was wounded by shrapnel.
Point of Law
Point of Law: Using Informants to Conduct Searches
While investigating a public employee, the FBI used a disgruntled associate to search for evidence. It didn’t go well.
October 14, 2022
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Technology
First Look: The Building Search Drone
The Sky-Hero Loki Mk2, distributed by Aardvark Tactical, is designed to keep officers safer by locating hidden suspects inside structures.
May 19, 2021
The Sky-Hero Loki Mk2 is a drone that was purpose built for building searches. It features rugged construction and shielded rotors so it can be bounced off walls.
Patrol
Lights On or Lights Off
Light on or light off when conducting building searches? After conducting a year of very specific testing, my answer remains the same: Turn the building or room lights on, if you can.
June 10, 2017
When conducting a search with a flashlight, you still face threats from areas that are not illuminated. (Photo: Edward M. Santos)
Technology
Tactical 'Bounce' Camera Scouts Out Unseen Hazards
A "bouncy-ball" camera being developed by a Massachusetts company would help SWAT officers uncover hidden threats before entering a dangerous situation.
October 29, 2012
Screenshot via Bounce Imaging.
Patrol
Gunman Kills 3, Commits Suicide at Wis. Spa
The result of Sunday's shooting rampage, at a prominent salon and spa in Brookfield, sounded all too familiar: Three people murdered, four others injured and a lone gunman dead by suicide.
October 21, 2012
Patrol
N.Y. Officer Trapped In House Fire Suffer Minor Injuries
Two Schenectady (N.Y.) Police officers suffered minor injuries today searching for residents of a house fire. The officers were treated and released.
February 14, 2012
Patrol
Getting the Most Out of K-9 Units
K-9 teams are considered force multipliers. One K-9 team can do the work of many officers, which frees up officers for other duties. A K-9 team is an effective tool if its use is understood by those that call on them to support their operations.
December 18, 2011
Photo: Amaury Murgado
SWAT
St. Petersburg After-Action Report (1 of 2)
There were three rapid gun shots, and the Marshal saw the K-9 officer roll off the suspect. The Marshal transitioned to his firearm and was shot twice (lower front vest and groin) and fell back through the attic opening onto the detective and onto the floor. The suspect began to fire rounds from the attic through the ceiling at officers.
March 9, 2011
R St Pete Ambush Two Officers
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