Tag: Special Units

Special Units

DOJ Issues Guidance on Specialized Police Teams

DOJ wants mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems, to take care that members assigned to them have clean work and disciplinary histories, and to ensure that they're supervised.

January 10, 2024

Patrol

Las Vegas K-9 Recovering from Stabbing by Burglary Suspect

The wounded police dog was rushed to a patrol vehicle and transported to a veterinary hospital. Police say he is recovering.

October 17, 2023

Patrol

MS SWAT Officer Shot and Killed During Standoff, Second Officer Wounded

Brandon police Chief Wayne Dearman said the incident began about 1:45 a.m. Thursday when police received a call about a domestic incident at a home. There were two women inside, who told officers the male suspect was wearing armor and armed with a rifle.

June 1, 2023

Patrol

In Memphis, an Absence of Training, Accountability, Answers, and Justification

Viewing—and contemplating—the video recording of the deadly incident in Memphis is somewhat reminiscent of the scene in Apocalypse Now depicting Captain Benjamin Willard and Colonel Walter talking about the reason for their meeting in the jungle.

February 3, 2023

Patrol

Training to Take Flight in Law Enforcement UAV/UAS Operations

Police operation of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) or Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) requires the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration.

June 17, 2022

Special Units

NYPD to Relaunch Anti-Gun Crime Unit Disbanded After 2020 Riots

“I want to be clear: This is not just a plan for the future – it is a plan for right now,” Mayor Eric Adams said. “Gun violence is a public health crisis. There is no time to wait.”

January 26, 2022

Special Units

Defender PPE Gear Dryer System

Ram Air Gear Dryer

The Defender PPE Gear Dryer System teams a high-end gear dryer and cleaning/decontamination sprayer with a rinse station for quick and effective cleaning and drying of K9 bite suits and sleeves, hazmat suits, CBRN/multi-threat suits, bomb suits, ice water rescue/wet suits and chemical resistant coveralls.

July 1, 2021

Special Units

Portland Crowd Control Unit Resigns Over Indictment of Officer

“Our RRT members do not volunteer to have Molotov cocktails, fireworks, explosives, rocks, bottles, urine, feces and other dangerous objects thrown at them,” wrote Daryl Turner, then president of the union. He noted that the team members volunteer for the work without any specialty pay.

June 17, 2021

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

Technology

Loki Mk2

Aardvark Tactical

Designed to ensure operator safety and mission effectiveness, this ruggedized, interior-use tactical drone utilizes a unique flight stabilization system to easily navigate tight, hard-to-reach places in complete darkness.

April 27, 2021

Special Units

Detroit Police Sniper Kills Barricaded Hostage Taker

A sniper on the Detroit Police Department Special Response Team fired a single shot as the gunman became increasingly violent and posed a serious threat to the hostage’s life, Chief James Craig said.

November 3, 2020

Patrol

Nebraska State Patrol Names New K-9 After Fallen Trooper

The Nebraska State Patrol announced on social media that their newest K-9 partner has been named in honor of one of its fallen troopers, who passed away suddenly in March of this year.

October 30, 2020