Sgt. Glenn French

SWAT Operator

Glenn French, a retired Sergeant with the Sterling Heights (Mich.) Police Department, has 24 years police experience and served as the Team Commander for the Special Response Team, and supervisor of the Sterling Heights Police Department Training Bureau. He has 16 years SWAT experience and also served as a Sniper Team Leader, REACT Team Leader, and Explosive Breacher.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Officer Survival

Why patrol must train to SWAT-level threat recognition

Cops face the threat of anti-cop factions who not only encourage hate and bias against police, but encourage violent attacks against officers — recognizing which is which is critical in today’s age

September 02, 2015 05:59 PM

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Where does EMS fit into active shooter response? Lessons from Aurora theater shooting

There are plenty of firefighters and EMS personnel willing to respond to these dangerous active shooter incidents when they know that they have the proper equipment, training, and police assistance

July 14, 2015 04:37 PM

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The therapeutic sport that’s helping combat stress

Many men and women across this nation have discovered the ancient art and have fell in love with the individual satisfaction that this sport can provide

June 26, 2015 03:10 PM

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First 5 minutes of tragedy: Casualty care training all cops should have

Battlefield first aid skills taught in TCCC training has already proven its worth

April 17, 2015 02:31 PM

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The C-Clamp: Are SWAT cops using a sub-optimal technique?

Advocates of this technique claim that it is more accurate, more ergonomic, reduces recoil, increases target transition speed, and squares off the body armor toward your adversary

March 24, 2015 11:31 AM

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Police Jobs & Careers

4 reasons why military veterans make great cops

There are many qualities that prepare service members for a successful career in law enforcement

March 03, 2015 06:13 PM

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How ‘broken windows’ policing devolved into a false narrative of racism

The premise that there is a systemic racial problem in American law enforcement is simply unfounded and without merit

February 02, 2015 12:06 PM

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Ambush

8 tactical tips to prevent an ambush attack on police

The following eight tactical tips can help ensure your safety both on duty and off

January 05, 2015 07:33 PM

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Police Jobs & Careers

Pulling the pin: 3 key questions to consider

There are myriad questions one must answer when contemplating when to retire — and no two people will have the same set of questions or life circumstances — you might do well to begin with these three

November 12, 2014 07:08 PM

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How cops can help military veterans with PTSD and TBI

Please remember when dealing with despondent veterans that these war fighters are sick and need treatment — we owe them much more than we can give so at least provide them that courtesy

November 11, 2014 02:54 PM

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