Tactical

Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields

"I encourage all eligible LE agencies to apply for this additional funding as we work together to keep all Texans safe," Gov. Greg Abbott said

Officers need to be trained to that level of response – and SWAT officers are the ideal training resource

The department will create policies and procedures to ensure the equipment is only used during an active shooter event or emergency situation

Chief Pedro Lopez said his 200 officers need ballistic shields, rifles and ammunition in order to stop a school shooter

The time has come for all law enforcement agencies to greatly expand their breaching tools and related training programs

It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let's properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene

The ability of bomb technicians to expect the unexpected and adjust accordingly has created a pipeline of do-it-yourself inventions to solve everyday issues

While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case

A SHOT Show LEEP session profiled both the professional and personal components to be fit for sniper duty

Policymakers need to understand that while police officers may not all have crisis negotiating skills, social workers don't usually have tactical skills

The men had refused to put down their weapons or comply with police orders, claiming to adhere to “Moorish Sovereign Ideology"

In addition to tactical training, incorporating decision-making skills into law enforcement training is critical for safety and success

Following the deployment of a robotic K-9 in February 2021, public backlash led the NYPD to send ‘Digidog’ back to the doghouse