Tactical
SWAT
Almost never and only when the conditions are right
The tools, techniques and emotional connection to both that a good sniper brings to the game
Communication with organizers before, during and after events can help head off problems
This lightweight, gimmick-free shield, is designed to protect an individual officer on the move from rifle rounds
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
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Podcast will address the strategies that allow law enforcement and tactical unit commanders to maintain control of critical incidents
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
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While SWAT and community policing naturally feels to be in conflict with each other that does not have to be the case
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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
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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
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Officers of varied skill levels can use ZOLL’s Mobilize Rescue kits to treat victims or even themselves, bridging the gap until EMS arrives
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
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Our panel of experts discuss how SWAT teams should analyze training, operations and policies to remain ready to respond to complex challenges
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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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Loveland’s TAC Fire unit in Colorado uses firefighters’ existing expertise and skill sets to provide critical support on SWAT operations
Knowing the warning signs and gathering information ahead of the search can help avoid tragedy
Stay within your department’s budget while still protecting your officers
Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
Police leaders must act to protect these valuable resources ‒ and the personnel within ‒ from the violence of the mob
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
These tactics and techniques have a broad application and are useful for many patrol scenarios
Solid planning, sufficient personnel and resources, mutual aid and a willingness to act were all key to ensuring a peaceful event
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