Mike Williams’ 03.16.06 local cop news

March 16, 2006 05:57 AM •

West Virginia: (ANOTHER too close for comfort training mishap) Bridgeport Officer Injured During Training Exercise. The officer suffered cuts and bruises after a bullet grazed his arm.

Nebraska: A 14-year-old Kearney boy has been placed at the Youth Rehabilitation and Treatment Center indefinitely after lunging at two Kearney police officers with a carving knife.

Michigan: Grand Rapids Police Department Tuesday showed off a piece of equipment that shocks a person into submission.

Texas: The Beaumont Police Department SWAT Team has been invited to participate in the 2006 Original SWAT World Challenge. The Beaumont Team earned their invitation based on their legacy of excellence and their reputation as one of the top tactical teams in the nation.

Indiana: Hostage-taker shoots himself. Police say wife is 2nd whom Garrett husband held at gunpoint.

Texas: (Hmmmmmm, have we heard this headline before?) The girlfriend of a man who was shot and killed by an officer two weeks ago disputes a police claim that her boyfriend was standing over her and punching her before the officer opened fire.

North Dakota: Reports of gunshots lead to SWAT team raid, but no gunshots.

Oregon: Police Use Gas, Beanbag Round To End Standoff.

Texas: Suspect in standoff apparently takes own life.

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Mike Williams, TeamOne Network

Mike Williams is the Assistant Chief of the Chattanooga TN police department and a 33 year law enforcement veteran. He was a SWAT officer for more than 25 years and teaches Tactical Team Commanders Courses for Team One Network www.teamonenetwork.com Asst. Chief Williams is a member of the IALEFI Board of Directors (www.ialefi.com ) and is chairman of the editorial committee. He also produces the daily Police Related News electronic newsletter which goes out to over 2,000 police officers in the US, Canada, Australia and South Africa on a daily basis and the weekly IALEFI newsletter.