Traditionally when police talk about breaching tools they are in the context of SWAT Teams. In deed, many breaching tools require specialized training to understand the complexities of the tool, or the specialized methods that must be used to ensure a successful breach. Tragic events, such as the spree killer at Virginia Tech, have illuminated the need for patrol officers to … [Read more...]
K9 Needs Patrol
If your agency has patrol K9’s then you have probably worked with the dogs and handlers at some point. Deployment protocols vary among departments, and from differing geographic terrains. Tracking K9 units need help from their patrol counterparts. A K9 team cannot track as fast as a suspect can run. Contrary to how it looks, the dog does not pull the … [Read more...]