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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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Morphix Chameleon Review: A Toxic Chemical Detector

by Randall

October 10th, 2011

Have you had to respond to a possible clandestine meth lab or a chemical suicide or maybe just a strange smell? Morphix Technologies has developed a unique armband kit that detects toxic gases to protect first responders.

The Morphix Chameleon is a chemical detection unit that is worn on the forearm or attached by Velcro to the uniform of a first responder. The purpose of the kit is to provide an officer, firefighter, or soldier with immediate visual identification of the presence of hazardous gases.

A passive detector, the Chameleon has ten windows, called cassettes, which change color when exposed to certain chemicals. The Chameleon can be configured for Clan-Meth Lab, Chemical Suicide, or Haz-Mat detection by simply changing the cassettes.

Categories Bombs/Explosives, Drugs, Officer Safety, SWAT, Terrorism
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The Power of 9/11

by Randall

September 11th, 2011

On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, I was nearly two hours into a Daywatch patrol shift when I decided to swing by a high school and visit with the school resource officer. The school was in my sector and the SRO was by himself.

With more than 2000 students, I knew he needed some back-up on occasion. As I entered his office, I saw him intently staring at the television and absently chewing a Twizzler. He did not look up at me when I came in.

I sat down next to him and asked what was going on. “Not sure,” he said. It was about 8:50 am. We began watching the terror attacks unfold. At 9:03, we watched as the second plane hit the World Trade Center. The Pentagon was next around 9:37.

Within an hour of me entering that office, the United States of America had woken to the power of terrorism. The SRO got a call from the school’s administrative office. Parents were panicking.

Categories General, Terrorism
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Heroes of 9/11

by Richard

September 9th, 2011

Visit the NRA’s Life of Duty site for more videos honoring the heroes of 9/11.

Categories Terrorism
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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.