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The SWAT topic page gives tactical officers and police officers who want to join the ranks of these elite special units a wide variety of news, tips, columns and commentary to achieve the objective.
Police departments must prepare to use proven team tactics for crowd control to ensure demonstrations remain peaceful and lawful assemblies
Law enforcement entry to a residence for the goal of apprehending a barricaded suspect should be the last option on the table, especially when there are numerous safer and more efficient alternatives
LEOs must develop fundamental knowledge and skills in tactical operations to credibly address horrific active shooter incidents
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“I’m very grateful for the excellent police work of these officers, the courage,” said Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick. "...They were strong, and they did what they had to do”
The standoff, which involved several agencies, began when the man shot at Steuben County Sheriff’s Office deputies who were conducting a welfare check
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The man could be seen on drone footage walking around his home with a rifle; he continued firing shots during multiple negotiation attempts before he was fatally shot
Though common and relatively simple to learn and use, tactical performance imagery can become most effective when certain approaches are utilized
The children were able to escape the home to safety; the man was taken to a hospital under guard after being wounded by an Oakland County SWAT sniper
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A Fort Worth woman first called 911 to say she had fallen several days ago and called again saying she would shoot anyone entering
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After determining the threat level and reviewing available intelligence, pick the most appropriate tactical team entry tactic
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The implication of dynamic as a reference to speed is the first flaw in our thinking
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Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
The “3 Cs” can increase the chances of successful decision-making and scene management during these complex incidents
Key leadership strategies for developing future tactical leaders and achieving SWAT team success
It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile
Advanced protective helmets are essential, providing crucial protection while being lightweight and comfortable enough for extended wear
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Whether investigating suspicious packages, or searching structurally unstable infrastructure, robots can take on the risks once posed to humans
“We were supposed to get a face-to-face briefing with the Secret … and that never happened,” said Jason Woods of the Beaver County SWAT team
Senior Cpl. Segus Jolivette served as a SWAT negotiator with the Lafayette Police Department; he leaves behind his wife and five daughters
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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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An officer found the man standing over the woman with a knife to her chest; the officer can be heard yelling, “Get off her!” and “Drop it!” before firing one round, killing the man
Force-on-force training is valuable when realistic but can be fraught with danger if not done with a laser focus on safety
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