Special Operations
The Special Operations topic explores issues related to K-9 officers, SWAT operators, homicide investigators, drug interdiction officers and other specialized police personnel.
Applying lessons learned from Operation Diligent Valor to help LEOs and their families cope with trauma
Panelists shared lessons learned, leading practices and cutting-edge approaches that can assist agencies in dealing with unplanned critical incidents
SWAT
The implication of dynamic as a reference to speed is the first flaw in our thinking
Fire Chief Richard Kelley performed rescue and recovery operations, and Police Chief Wade Gourley served as an honor guard for many victims’ funerals
A special task force has been created for the event and is comprised of officers from as far away as Alaska
A man clinging high above the East River prompted a response from special ops
A new California law requires police agencies to get approval to use — or continue using — certain equipment
The command vehicles will provide critical support for both natural and man-made disasters
Atlanta PD has launched a new unit to crack down on repeat offenders
The Guard would provide assistance at traffic control checkpoints, authorities said
A protest involving dozens of semi-trailers has gridlocked Canada’s capital city for three weeks
Municipal leaders say responding to a standoff is just one of the Rook’s many talents
Chief Anthony Holloway says ‘Spot’ makes things safer for everyone
A woman asked police to check on her mother when she failed to receive her mother’s daily text about the popular online word game
The overwhelming show of force reflects the importance of this single game to the country, officials said
Ottawa’s mayor has called in more police to handle increasingly rowdy demonstrations against vaccine mandates
The man was investigated by British authorities as a possible “terrorist threat” but the investigation was later closed
“Without the instruction we received, we would not have been prepared to act and flee when the situation presented itself,” said Charlie Cytron-Walker
Rallies that began as a protest of fuel prices have morphed to reflect discontent with the ruling party
About 120 Capitol Police officers have left since last year, but Chief Tom Manger says they’ll be ready
“Harbor personnel were able to capture a quick video of some of New York City’s holiday tourists,” the department joked
The RANGER XP Kinetic is expected to have 70% lower maintenance costs
The man, who seemed to be in his 60s, was seen pacing outside the gates with what appeared to be a shotgun
Police shot and killed the suspect, who was seen holding a gun to the victim’s head
Accessories can be broken down into mandatory, nice to have and “Gee, isn’t that cool?”
The man had parked his vehicle in front of the high court and refused to move
A sheriff’s office dive team trains in the chilly lakes of Michigan
“We’re still trying to find the right recipe,” said Mayor Ted Wheeler
A proposed policy would more clearly outline what equipment can be used and when
Mayor Ted Wheeler defended the decision, but others were shocked that police did not intervene
Agencies should have solid policies and procedures in place to ensure the proper operation of their UAS program
A long-range acoustic device (LRAD) helped disable and apprehend nine Rise of the Moors suspects, police said
Operation Summer Heat will run for 12 weeks as a coordinated effort between local, state and federal agencies
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