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Counter Terrorism Tactics for Patrol

by Richard

November 17th, 2011

The Midwest Tactical Officers Association (MTOA) is sponsoring a three day course called “Counter Terrorism Tactics for Patrol.” Taught by Delia Tactical International, the course is a three day course focused on patrol response to extreme threats posed by terrorists in an urban environment. The class is “hands on,” and it moves well beyond the typical active shooter in-service training.

The course is sponsored by MTOA, but it is definitely patrol focused, not SWAT focused.

The course will be held February 6-8, 2012 in Milwaukee, WI. Tuition is $465 and class size is limited to 24 officers. For additional information and full course description, go to the MTOA site.

Categories Active Shooters, Patrol, Terrorism, Training
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5.11 VTAC LBE Vest Review: Bail-Out Ready

by Randall

August 23rd, 2011

5.11 VTAC LBE Vest Review

5.11 VTAC LBE Vest Review

I am not a fan of the bail-out bag. Neither am I fond of showing up for the party without the proper favors. As a crossover from SWAT, I really like the idea of a load-bearing vest for emergency patrol operations.

While the concept of the bail-out bag is great, my experience is that carrying the bag and accessing its contents are problematic. Since the go-bag is worn over one shoulder, it dangles off to one side, normally your non-dominant side.

This can bring it into interference with your duty belt gear opposite your sidearm. It also makes for a second strap tangling you up and applying opposing pressure to your neck when you have a rifle or shotgun slung to the other side.

A go-bag will ride at your seven or eight o’clock position, especially on the run, so getting things out of it requires added attention. A load-bearing equipment MOLLE vest I tried from 5.11 Tactical solved these all problems.

Categories Active Shooters, Gear and Holsters, Reviews
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Police Response and Terrorism – BlueSheepdog Podcast #26

by Richard

July 25th, 2011

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Police response to terrorism in the wake of the Norway terrorist incident is the topic of today’s police training podcast.

Last week’s terrorist attacks in Norway should be a wake up call to every community that thinks “It can’t happen here.” I look at what we know so far from the incident, consider some of the ramifications of responding to bomb attacks and examine police response to active shooter scenarios.

The incident in Norway was beyond ugly, but it is not unprecedented. Nor will it be the last.

Law enforcement must prepare to respond to terrorism today.

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Categories Active Shooters, Bombs/Explosives, Podcasts, SWAT, Terrorism
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Norway Terrorism

by Richard

July 23rd, 2011

Norway Terrorism Norway suffered a great tragedy on Friday when dozens of people, many of them teens, were gunned down by at least one subject dressed as a police officer. At this time, it appears this attack was coordinated with a bomb that was set off outside the prime minister’s office earlier in the day.

If you have paid attention to world events, you know this is not an original incident. Bombs have been detonated by terrorists around the world for almost as long as we have had explosive technology. Mass shooting incidents are also not new.

There are a few things about this incident, which are important to consider.

An attack may be the main attack, or it may be a distraction. It is impossible to say at this time what the intent of the terrorist(s) was with the bombing. However, that attack likely pulled resources toward it. Officers may have been diverted from other areas to respond to that incident location, which may have reduced the ability to respond to the second attack.

Categories Active Shooters, Bombs/Explosives, Terrorism
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Domestic Terrorism: The Threat Is Real

by Richard

May 25th, 2011

Osama took two to the head, so terrorism here in the US is a thing of the past, right? I doubt you believe that any more than I do. The fact is the threats are still very real.

NY Terror Plot

NYPD just arrested a pair of men on terrorism charges that you’ve likely never heard about if you live outside of the Big Apple.

Arrested on May 11, the two men plotted to detonate bombs in a Jewish synagogue as part of a “jihad” in retaliation for how Muslim people are treated around the world. The men also planned to bomb the Empire State building as part of their jihad.

Both men were from the north Africa region: one from Algiers, the other from Morocco.

Categories Active Shooters, Terrorism, Training
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