SWAT
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The man had shot at deputies during a daylong standoff after the officers responded to a sexual assault call
Firefighters were “pulled back for safety” after an armed man barricaded himself in a trailer on the property
Police sniper teams are better equipped with a rifle that can field two different calibers to meet the demands of increased overwatch assignments and conventional SWAT operations
The officers also said they were outraged that command staff had recently joined protesters and other officials in taking a knee as demonstrators called for the case of Howard Bowe to be reopened
The man, who is believed to be dead after the house fire, was released from prison against advisement from county attorneys
Cpl. James O’Connor, 46, was a 23-year veteran who served for the last 15 years on the SWAT team
Crisis negotiators and SWAT officers were called to the nearly two-hour standoff, officials said
The added law enforcement presence comes after a series of violent crimes on the CTA rail system
These environments are complex and create many unique challenges for police snipers
The officers were wounded by a suspect who barricaded himself in his home
The 17-year-old boy admitted in court to making hoax phone calls to authorities in a half-dozen states
Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers
Officers must ensure the stated basis for a no-knock entry is included in both the affidavit and the warrant
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Dr. Joshua Bobko has courted nightmare scenarios for a long time, which is what makes him so essential to his SWAT team
A joint police-fire response is necessary to breach the obstacles that prevent responders from rescuing victims quickly
The suspect was armed when he carjacked two vehicles, held four people inside their home
The suspects blocked deputies from entering home, fired at officers when SWAT team broke down the door
One officer was injured by shrapnel in the exchange of gunfire
A team of negotiators helps ensure the primary negotiator is supported and experiences less stress throughout the negotiation process
Michael Napolitano suffered from PTSD after the Pulse Nightclub shooting where a helmet saved his life
The range of movement offered is perfect for SWAT snipers, whether for a pre-planned raid, overwatch for a large public venue or a hasty callout
The current threat environment demands a closer relationship between these two specialties
A trial court denied qualified immunity when SWAT officers were sued for causing PTSD to a 2-year-old child
In a yearlong trial, the LAPD’s SWAT team deployed drones four times, mostly when suspects were barricaded
The program is voluntary and open to any person who thinks they could fall victim to swatting
Carlos Cammon, 35, died Friday night after succumbing to his injuries
We can learn a lot from the magnificent combination of tactics and courage shown by the Philly officers who brought a dynamic sudden assault to a successful conclusion
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