Tactical Response

Swat Round-Up International 2009

The SWAT Round-Up also introduces vendors and manufacturers of the newest technology and equipment, sharpens firearms and tactical skills, evaluates performance under stress, encourages team spirit, promotes team problem solving and innovation, and acquaints attendees with special operations members from around the world. [...] on Event # 5, the obstacle course, participants could wear athletic clothing. running shoes, etc, Weapon sight-in oppor tunities were availab Major safety violations ...

Team Approach to Crisis Negotiation

[...] Misino says the ideal negotiation team consists of five people. The Team The previously discussed murder-suicide was a catalyst for change in our department. Since that date, we have procured an out-of-service ambulance and converted it into an autonomous negotiator vehicle.

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Swat Round-Up International: Insights

Physical training included running stairs, mountain climbers and the bear crawl. Because there was a hostage to be rescued in this event, they also practiced lifts and carries. According to Gibson, to create physical exertion before the actual shooting requirements, all team members worked as a team to carry a log at the beginning.

Shooting Star: Doublestar Star-15 Carbine

First and foremost, a carbine must work consistently and reliably. Star-15 The DoubleStar Star-1 5 used for this test and evaluation came from the factory with a 1 6-inch, chrome-moly, lightweight barrel with a 1 in 9-inch twist; a YHM quad-rail forearm; a five-slot A-2 phantom flash hider; a GG&G flip-up back-up rear iron sight and a six-position DSC M-4 style adjustable butt-stock.

Red-Dot Sight Review

Some sights, like the Trijicon* Advanced Combat Optical Gunsignt (ACOG) and EOTech Holographic Weapon Sight (HWS) are used by our troops in all branches of the U.S. military. According to Insight, the single 1632 battery provided can power the MRDS for up to one year in auto-mode. A standard cheek weld aligns your eye with the ACOG sight, which has an illuminated (Tritium and fiber optic) red chevron reticle.

Batt Series of Police Armored Rescue Vehicles

Ballistic protection is offered in the form of vertical panels, and all windows are armored to defeat multiple hits from such rifle rounds as 7.62mm. According to Sergeant John Crane-Baker, since purchasing their BATT-S Armored Rescue Vehicle, the SWAT team has used it for all of its search warrants. According to Assistant Chief Greg Dunn, in the first situation they were in a three-hour standoff before negotiators finally talked the barricaded ex-soldier out of the residence.

Tactical Response Armored Car (Trac)

Because the full-sized sliding assault door is balanced and wheel-mounted, it made exit easy for Frair's team. Because the assault platform can be raised, Frair's team was able to achieve simultaneous first- and second-floor entry of a structure in a training exercise via a first floor door and a second floor window.

Patriot3 and Elevated Tactics

The design team had two main goals: to provide increased operator safety and to provide an ETS that could fit to a variety of vehicles worldwide. Since the MARS was designed with a frame tliat spanned the length of the vehicle, ir could be adjusted during rhe manufacturing stage to fit a number of vehicle types.

How to Spec Tactical Vehicles

Of equal importance are the type and thickness of the armor materials used in building a SWAT vehicle. Because the vehicle must be capable of withstanding multihit attacks from heavy fire power, all Lenco products are built with certified Mil-Spec steel armor. Find out if the company responds quickly and effectively to problems. Because some parts, such as gun ports and door locks, are specific to the vehicle manufacturer and must come from them, agencies need assurance that repair work an...

Load Bearing Vests

Tactical Response requested the following criteria of the LBVs supplied by the participating manufacturers: that the vests be built of a rugged material capable of being used for an extended period of time in the field; that they be capable of supporting the customary amount of gear and equipment; that they be built for law enforcement/military operations; and that the materials, fixtures and colors meet industry and government standards. According to Gripentrog, The nylon and fixtures were ...

An Unlikely Training Partner: Csx Railroad

To develop and hone its skills, the team spent more than a year in intense initial training, including an unplanned twomonth deployment to New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to assist local agencies and protect key rail infrastructure. Since its inception, die RRT has logged an impressive 40,000 man hours of training.

Police Fleet Expo-West

At the PFE-W, you will have the opportunity to talk to the company reps who provide the latest tactical vehicles, command vehicles, gun racks, trunk packs, sliding trays, covert emergency lights, in-car cameras and on-board computer and surveillance systems. The exhibits will include top officials from all of the police and special service package automakers, and from all of the top police-oriented, aftermarket vehicle accessory manufacturers.