A Guide to the Development of Special Weapons and Tactics Teams

John A. Kolman

CCThomas

<p>Captain Kolman (ret.), formerly of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, founder and first Director of the National Tactical Officers Association, and who authored one of the first SWAT textbooks in 1982, now brings forth a unique book that not only captures the substantive information required by new SWAT commanders but also its culture. Successful resolution of critical incidents is most often the result of basic concepts and principles implemented by knowledgeable, experienced and well-trained personnel under the direction of decisive leaders, but new SWAT commanders may not have benefited from coming through the ranks and SWAT pipeline and could be at a considerable disadvantage as they accept command. In a manner not previously used for SWAT education and training, Captain Kolman introduces the officer to substantive information, culture and a methodology to approach various missions. In doing so, the reader is led on an educational journey through a series of dreams that ultimately culminates in a fictitious SWAT Commander successfully resolving a high-risk incident. Each chapter builds on the previous one and allows the hypothetical characters passing through each chapter to evolve in knowledge, judgment and maturity. The book is a testimonial to the need for departments to provide or obtain contemporary, appropriate training for both command and operational personnel, so that working together they can effectively manage and resolve critical incidents with minimal risk to everyone involved. In addition to being a valuable asset to any SWAT school, including commanders, the seasoned operator will find this publication an entertaining and informative review. Read it at least once. Few people can capture the wisdom of SWAT in such an articulate and engaging manner.</p>

The Trials And Tribulations Of Becoming A Swat Commander

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Charles C. Thomas Pub Ltd

Patrol Response to Contemporary Problems: Enhancing Performance of First Responders Through Knowledge And Experience

Police officers today are tasked with an extraordinary and diverse set of challenges in the field requiring a variety of core competencies. To successfully accomplish their daily missions, not only do police officers need to be technically proficient and physically fit, they also need to have an unusually broad base of knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, from law to first aid and tactics. Each chapter in this textbook addresses important diverse and evolving skill sets that the patrol officer must possess in order to protect the public, reduce risk and maximize success during every encounter. Of particular interest are some of the new and evolving threats and responses to critical incidents that once again have broadened the scope of responsibility of the patrol officer. New threats, such as 'mobile shooters' in a large geographic area and terrorists acts utilizing weapons of mass destruction, call for immediate action drills and unique patrol officer responses that only recently have become part of police academy and in-service training. The National Tactical Officers Association, one of the premier providers of law enforcement training in the United States, decided to solicit the aid of subject-matter experts from throughout the United States to contribute to a book on contemporary topics relevant to patrol personnel. Their efforts resulted in a compilation of writings directed specifically at furthering the education of patrol officers. The National Tactical Officers Association, as well as the seventeen subject-matter experts who participated in this project, are hopeful this publication will prove beneficial to those who strive to enhance their performance through knowledge and experience.

<p>Police officers today are tasked with an extraordinary and diverse set of challenges in the field requiring a variety of core competencies. To successfully accomplish their daily missions, not only do police officers need to be technically proficient and physically fit, they also need to have an unusually broad base of knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, from law to first aid and tactics. Each chapter in this textbook addresses important diverse and evolving skill sets that the patrol officer must possess in order to protect the public, reduce risk and maximize success during every encounter. Of particular interest are some of the new and evolving threats and responses to critical incidents that once again have broadened the scope of responsibility of the patrol officer. New threats, such as 'mobile shooters' in a large geographic area and terrorists acts utilizing weapons of mass destruction, call for immediate action drills and unique patrol officer responses that only recently have become part of police academy and in-service training. The National Tactical Officers Association, one of the premier providers of law enforcement training in the United States, decided to solicit the aid of subject-matter experts from throughout the United States to contribute to a book on contemporary topics relevant to patrol personnel. Their efforts resulted in a compilation of writings directed specifically at furthering the education of patrol officers. The National Tactical Officers Association, as well as the seventeen subject-matter experts who participated in this project, are hopeful this publication will prove beneficial to those who strive to enhance their performance through knowledge and experience.</p>

Rulers of the Night: A Unit History and Pictorial Record of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Enforcement Detail/Bureau

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