SWAT
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Whether investigating suspicious packages, or searching structurally unstable infrastructure, robots can take on the risks once posed to humans
An account told through the eyes of those at the center of the events of July 7, 2016, when five Dallas police officers were ambushed and killed and 11 injured
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Police said the man moved toward them with the pickaxe raised above his head before being shot
Authorities were searching for the man after Deputy Jordan Sherrill was shot below his body armor during a traffic stop
Shane Gaskill is among three men charged in the “swatting” case that led to Andrew Finch’s death
Training not only prepares deputies and other responding officers, but enhances the public’s confidence in LE ability to protect them from any and all threats
Technology is advancing the communication and data-gathering capabilities of armored vehicles
Training to use an armored vehicle to breach a building is critical for successful deployment during tactical response
When team members are invested in their roles and contributions, you have the highest probability for a successful outcome
Tyler Barriss is charged with involuntary manslaughter, giving a false alarm and interference with a law enforcement officer
Authorities played along with the scheme and even faked the targeted officer’s death before arresting 47-year-old Mohamed Mohammed
One officer was in serious condition but was stable, while the other LEO was stable with less serious wounds
When SWAT tries to incorporate dogs into an operation without proper training and exposure, failure is guaranteed
Using a tactical surveillance camera is a smart safety tactic all SWAT teams can deploy in a multitude of scenarios
An armored vehicle is like any police tool – personnel need to engage in realistic training to master the equipment before responding to a real call
Progress has been made in developing active shooter protocols since Columbine, but the Pulse attack shows we still haven’t anticipated all the possibilities
Patience exerts a powerful and primary influence not just in tactical operations, but in all aspects of policing
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office received a hoax call about a hostage situation at the home
Authorities said SWAT Officer Eugene Ptacek was stabilized but remains in critical condition
Police said Deputy Berdon Parsons was taken into custody after a 13-hour standoff that ended peacefully
Tyler Barriss told investigators the Wichita swatting was the result of a dispute over a $1.50 bet in an online game
While no one wants to fault a hero for showing up to help, there are diminishing returns when self-deployed responders arrive immediately after an event
There are many ways patrol officers can use this technology in the field
Investigators have determined that there were no explosives used to start the massive fire that injured nine LEOs
The shooter killed 58 people and injured hundreds more from the windows of his hotel suite last fall
Hundreds of federal, state, corporate and private foundation grant-funding opportunities support specialized law enforcement equipment and gear
The Advanced Response Patrol Officer Program provides patrol cops with enhanced training, gear and skills that will allow a more effective response to serious tactical situations
Why have we increased our reliance on SWAT teams to perform duties that for a long time were an integral part of a police officer’s job description?
The DA said there was reasonable concern at the time that Andrew Finch may have been armed with a weapon
The bill makes fake calls that result in death a felony comparable to second-degree murder
Police said when they found the suspect, found he was wearing body armor and carrying a loaded gun
The officer’s t-shirt and plaid shorts garnered attention on social media
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