


Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Launches New Public Order and Tactical (SWAT) Response Standards (TROS) to Enhance Public Safety
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations



NTOA Academy Interview - Officer Michele Giovannini
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



BrainHQ: Optimizing Cognitive Decision-making for Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Decision-making Considerations in Suicidal Subject Responses
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Legal/Case Law, Patrol Operations


Top 20 Tactical Concepts for Law Enforcement - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Training



Caveat Emptor- 2.0 - Things to Understand When Buying Armor
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Personal Protective Equipment


SWAT Operators as Crisis Negotiators
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations


Grappling Training for Operators
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness, Training


Stress and Command Decision-making in Tactical Environments
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Balancing Force and Pursuit: Supreme Court Declines to Revisit Sixth Circuit's Immunity Ruling in Gordon v. Bierenga
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


2023 Police Sniper Utilization Survey Available
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Drones, Robots and K9s: Valuable Tools Working Together
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Tactical Operations, Technology, UAS/UAV


Rob Cartner: Reflections on My Friend and an NTOA Stalwart
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Memorials


Evolution of the SWAT Operator
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Personnel Selection, Tactical Operations, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Lt. Oswald Figueroa
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics



NTOA's 2022 Crisis Negotiations Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations, Training


Developing the Tactical Competency of School Resource Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, School Violence, Training



The Big Three: Maintaining Psychological Armor in the Face of Acute, Complex and Vicarious Trauma in First Responders
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Top 20 Tactical Concepts for Law Enforcement - Part One
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


How to Survive an Ambush Attack
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 50
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations


Reassessing Fight, Flight or Freeze: A Nuanced Take on the Sympathetic Nervous System
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


When Everything Works as Planned: Mendocino County SWAT K9 Deployment
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Crisis Negotiations: What NOT to Do
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


When Tactical Operations and Mental Health Crises Collide - Coronado v. Olsen
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations


Rebuilding a Chemical Munitions Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Less Lethal


Unlocking the OODA Loop
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2023
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Chief Thomas Carroll
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



2022 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show - Milwaukee, WI
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Command Performance: Using Worshops and Exercises to Improve Critical Incident Management
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training


Balancing Autonomous Weapons Technology and the Use of Deadly Force with the Current Scrutiny on Law Enforcement
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Technology, Use of Force


Searching for Flow, Finding Homeostasis, and Learning to Lean on Support: How to Make Sure Going Fast Doesn't Go Too Far
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


K9 Officer Down: Is Your Team Prepared for an Injury on Deployment?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Officer Safety, TEMS


Throwing Out the Crystal Ball: The Use of Mental Health Professionals in Critical Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 54
Subject(s):


Servant Leadership in SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Preparing for Acts of Violence
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 64
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Training



NTOA's Armored Rescue Vehicle Tactics Course: How it Can Benefit You
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training



De Facto Leaders: SWAT's Leadership Role in Law Enforcement Agencies
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Duty, Honor and Community: How Law Enforcement Should Take Back the Narrative
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2023
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Use of Force



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



Remembering Sid Heal: Reflections on a Friend and Legendary Leader
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Memorials


Non-Criminal Barricades and Liability: A Primer for Tactical Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations


Active Threat Response: Improving Future Performance
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Tactical Operations


Shields Forward: The Rapid Deployment of Rifle-Grade Shields to Critical Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations



CNT: Keeping Your Team Relevant
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


The 'All-in, Up-front' Funding Model for a Full-time Multi-jurisdictional Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Multi-jurisdictional SWAT


PFQ Challenge 2022
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Physical Fitness


The SWAT Drone: Maximizing its Capabilities Before Manned Entry
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, UAS/UAV


DHS Science and Technology Supports the Tactical Community - Research and Prototyping for Tactical Operations (RAPTOR)
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Explosives, Firearms and Equipment, Tactical Operations, Technology, Terrorism



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Chief Inspector Don Snider
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training


Vehicles and Tactical Considerations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Tactical Operations


Desirable Difficulties in Training Improve Skill Retention
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Training


Intuition - A Skill Worth Improving
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


The Advantages and Dangers of Face-to-Face Crisis Negotiations in Today's Police Environment
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Leading by Example: A Tribute to Keith Frakes
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Qualified Immunity and SCOTUS - City of Tahlequah, Oklahoma v. Bond
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


Five-Dimensional Battlespace (Weaponizing Information)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Where is Your Medic? Considerations for the Forward Deployment of TEMS Elements
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 74
Subject(s): TEMS


NTOA Academy Capstone Paper - Progressive Development: The Importance of Leadership Training for All Operators
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Assistant Chief Inspector Tom Perosky
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



NTOA Position on No-Knock Warrant Service
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Use of Force


Critical Incident Management Considerations for the New Supervisor
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training


The Importance of Understanding Tactical Principles and Doctrines
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Tactical Overwatch for Bomb Squad Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations


Deploying K9 in an Armed Subject Situation - Riverside (CA) PD
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


Youth in Crisis - Negotiating with Adolescents
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Defensive Tactics: An Historic Approach to a Modern Problem
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Use of Force



Choosing to Lead in Today's Police Environment
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Qualified Immunity and SCOTUS - Rivas-Villegas v. Cortesluna
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force



PFQ Fitness Challenge 2022
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Preplanned Sniper Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations



Training vs. Education: Why Both are Needed to Succeed
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Training


Regulating Drone Manufacturers - Is Your State Next?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Technology, UAS/UAV


Women on SWAT - Opportunities and Pitfalls
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2022
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Personnel Selection



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Sgt. JR Mahoney
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



NTOA's 2021 Crisis Negotiations Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations, Training


Social Forecasting: Looking for Signals of Civil Unrest
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Tactical Operations


Operating as One Team in Law Enforcement and Corrections Special Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Corrections, Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations


Competition Shooting: Tactical Skills Advantage or Disadvantage?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Helping Officers Thrive on the Right Side of "Boom"
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Officer Safety


Amarillo (TX) PD Integrating Patrol K9s with SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Canine Operations



Finishing Strong: A Leader's Responsibility to Run a Complete Race
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Finding a Way Forward: Taking Back Responsibility in Law Enforcement
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force



NTOA Hero Workout
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Memorials, Physical Fitness


Estimating Crowd Size: Sniper/Observer Teams in Mass Protests and Riots
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Maneuvering in Time (Priorities)
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Collateral Duty and Training a Part-time Tactical Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Sgt. Paul Long
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



NTOA's 2021 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show - Kansas City
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Tactical Response Considerations: Action, Inaction and De-escalation
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Use of Force


Leadership and Mental De-escalation Training the Brain to Respond and Not React
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Training Considerations to Overcome the Dangers of Multitasking
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Tactical Operations, Training


Lessons Learned from Virginia Beach K9 SWAT Takedown
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Canine Operations


SCOTUS and Excessive Force - Lombardo v. City of St. Louis
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law


When Flash Sound Diversionary Devices Become Excessive Force
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Diversionary Devices, Legal/Case Law, Less Lethal, Use of Force



PFQ Challenge 2021
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Decision-Making Authority (DMA)
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Pistol Qualification, Training and Practice: Maximizing Impact with Limited Resources
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, Training


NTOA Academy Capstone Paper: A Discourse on Asymmetric Strategy and its Application to Police Tactical Environments
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2021
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Lt. Michael Welch
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Quiet Eye Research and Improved Firearms Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training


What a Wall Street Trader Can Teach a SWAT Commander About Risk Management
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Tactical Operations


Positive Mental Imagery and Visualization: Why You Should Practice It and Why Your Team Should Practice It Too
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Incident Debrief: K9 Deployment During Attic Standoff
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


The Case for Keeping the Lethal Shotgun
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Use of Force


Moser v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department - What is the True Cost of Free Speech?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law


Reconnaissance and Surveillance Photography for Snipers
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Force as a Concept (Wounds and Injuries)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Use of Force


The Case for Drones: De-escalation Technology in a Tactical Environment
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Technology



Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids: What Law Enforcement Needs to Know
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 74
Subject(s): TEMS


NTOA Academy Capstone Paper: The Application of Principles Designed to Enhance the Effectiveness of Teams - Creating the Environment for Leadership Development
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2021
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Chief Heath Scott
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics


The Fundamentals of SWAT Deployment and Operations Planning: Making the Right Choices
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Fighting Stigma, Finding Time for Self-care and Formulating Change: The Challenges of a Modern Law Enforcement Leader
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Doomed Captives: A New Paradigm
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations



Book Review: Mindsighting - Mental Toughness Skills for Police Officers in High Stress Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Book Reviews


Use of Police K9s in Small Space Deployments - Topeka (KS) PD
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


Negotiating in Rural America
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Lessons in Leadership: Leading From the Here and Now
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Qualified Immunity - What the Public Needs to Know
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law


Sniper Operations: The Advent of the Shooting Tripod
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Operational Analysis (VUCA)
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Delivering Meaningful Incident Debriefs
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Incident Summary, Training


Head Trauma and Concussions
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 78
Subject(s): TEMS



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Deputy Jerrod Olson
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Training



NTOA's 2020 Crisis Negotiations Virtual Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


Protest and Riot Response 2020 - Lessons Learned
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Less Lethal, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


Building Competency: Progressing from Blank Slate to Intuitive Performance
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Acceptance Strategies: How Mindfulness and Meaning-Making Can Take Officer Wellness to New Heights
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences



Book Review: The Management of Police Specialized Tactical Units (Third Edition) by Tomas C Mijares, PhD and Ronald M. McCarthy
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Mobile Police SWAT and K9 Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


Assessing Barricaded Subjects by Estimating Emotional Age
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


The Law of Qualified Immunity and Due Process
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Officer Safety



Physical Fitness Qualification (PFQ) Results
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


An Introduction to the American Sniper Association's Police Sniper Utilization Survey
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Perception
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Officer Down: Surviving the Platinum 10
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2021
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, TEMS



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Cmdr. Jon Thompson
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Training



NTOA's 2020 Law Enforcement Operations Virtual Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training



It Shouldn't Take a Pandemic to Recognize the Importance of Resilience
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Crisis and Contingency Planning: The Use of Categorization to Simplify an Immediate Response Absent an Active Crisis
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Lenexa Hoarder Incident: Knowing Your Dog's Signs
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations


Crisis Negotiations - Training for Reality
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


The Importance of Preplanning Operations: Volusia County (FL) SO Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations


Lessons in Leadership: Where Do We Go from Here on Dynamic Entry?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations


Qualified Immunity - How It Came to Be
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 54
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


Adaptability
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


The Tactical Patrol Officer: Providing Needed Skill Sets to the First Line of Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, Training


NTOA Academy Capstone Paper - A Lesson in Low-Intensity Operations: Deciphering Riot Mechanics
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Tactical Operations


Viral Police Body-Cam Videos: A Cautionary Tale
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2020
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, Media Relations, Patrol Operations, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Use of Force



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Lt. Vince Upole
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Training



NTOA Academy: The Art and Science of Tactical Leadership Development
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



Information Overload: How COVID-19 has Amplified Operational Stress Among First Responders
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


SWAT Leadership: Applying Aspects of Tactical Science to Program Management
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Training and Deploying with Outside K9 Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Using Third Party Intermediaries in Negotiations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


An Expansion on Suppressor Usage for Weapon Systems: Combining Evaluations of Auditory Insult to Blast Overpressure Assessment
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety



Advice from a Millennial Leader: Five Tips to Lead the Future Generation of SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Crowd Management and Protecting Civil Rights
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Legal/Case Law


Command Relationships (Joint vs. Unified Command)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Breaching for Patrol
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Breaching, High Risk Patrol Tactics


Building Searches and Room Clearing Training: Teach Principles First
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2020
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Training, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Sgt. Tony Ferro
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 18
Subject(s): General Topics, Training


Integrating Interior Command into your Active Threat Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Training


Mental Health Response: How Tactical Officers Can Navigate Crisis Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


Close Quarter Combative Pistol: Improving Tactical Efficiency and Effectiveness
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Tactical Operations, Training


Calcasieu Parish K9 Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


Negotiating with a Freeway Jumper
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Safe Weapons Handling: Keep the Safety On
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations, Training



Lessons in Leadership: Reflections on Leading Through Uncertain Times
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


No Immunity for SWAT Team's Use of Flash/Sound Diversionary Device
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law



NTOA SWAT PFQ
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Maneuvering in Time (Pulsing)
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Cover and Time: Limitations and Hazards
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Training



Heartland Tactical Officer's Association: Training and Collaborating Across State Lines
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 84
Subject(s): General Topics


Meditation for Modern Warriors - 2.0
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Sgt. Jeff Brown
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Training



NTOA's 2019 Crisis Negotiations Conference - Scottsdale, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Building the Resilient Brain: An Officer's Survivial Guide
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Officer Safety


Keeping it Real: Training for the Probable
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Training


Fighting From the Threshold: Why Going Dynamic May Not Always Be the Best Option
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 34
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations


Controlled Use of K9 in Barricaded Suspect Incident - Sioux City
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


No More Secret Squirrels: How to Expand SWAT and CNT Capabilities Beyond the Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Lessons in Leadership: The Power of Engagement
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Legal Implications of Utilizing Explosive Breaching Techniques
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law



Strong Body, Resilient Mind
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness


Urban Terrain
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Utilizing Drones for Situational Awareness During Adversarial Crises
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Intelligence Gathering, Technology, UAS/UAV


Options for Downed Officer Rescues - Leveraging Size and Equipment for Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 72
Subject(s): TEMS



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Presents First Law Enforcement Leadership Symposium
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Conferences and Competitions, Training



NTOA Academy Interview - Sgt. Chris Eklund
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



2019 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Being on the Same Page: Ensuring Officer Safety and Tactical Efficiency
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Training


Training for High-Risk Warrant Service - An Overview
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 32
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations, Training


Circle K Incident - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary


Facilitating a Face-Saving Surrender
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Incident Summary


Pulling Up the Corner of the X: Intelligence and Tactical Police Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Operations


DHS Bombing Prevention Solutions Portfolio
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Intelligence Gathering, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction



Lessons in Leadership: Reflections on the Role of Humility in Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


House Search - United States v. Cooks
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law



Formula for Physical Fitness
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Doctrine
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


"In the Field, In the Fight" - Atlanta's Solution for Bridging the Gap
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Tactical Operations, Training


Slowing Down the Incident - A Flawed Objective for Incident Management
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 90
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Diana Clevenger
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Training


Functioning Under Stress: Understanding and Combating its Effect
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


Critical Decisions During Active Shooter Events
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations


Evaluating Tactics Systematically
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


K9/SWAT Scenario Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations


NTOA Conducts Survey on Advanced Crisis Negotiations Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


Terrorism Tools: Resources for Police Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Intelligence Gathering, Terrorism



Lessons in Leadership: Playing Favorites - The Pitfalls of Favoritism in the Workplace
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


SWAT Response to Mental Illness: Is There a Middle Ground?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Legal/Case Law



Could You (Unknowingly) Already be Doing Yoga?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness


Sniper Deployment Procedures - Setting Up For Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations, Training


Unity of Effort
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


IVs for Heat Exhaustion and Dehydration?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 72
Subject(s): TEMS



State Association News: Oklahoma Special Operations Associations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics


Police Sniper Training - Evaluating Programs
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


Columbine Two Decades Later: Addressing Preparations and Response Gaps that Remain
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, School Violence, Tactical Operations, Training


Tactical Patrol: Filling the Training Void Between Patrol and SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations, Training


Maintaining Officer/Citizen Safety and Rights Protections During Interactions with Deaf/Hard of Hearing Persons
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations, Training


Active Shooter Response: The OODA Loop as a Command and Control Concept
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Patrol Operations, School Violence


Unspoken Impact of Trauma on First Responders
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Dispatch - The Missing Piece in the Negotiations Puzzle
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Communications/Dispatching, Crisis Negotiations


Using the Homeland Security Information System (HSIS) for Virtual Tactical Command Posts
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Intelligence Gathering, Technology, Terrorism



Lessons in Leadership: Setting Expectations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Hostage Shot During Armed Standoff - Are You Liable?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Hostage Rescue, Legal/Case Law, Use of Force



Leadership and Wellness
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Physical Fitness


Training, Education and Experience
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Training


Gaining Situational Awareness with Low-Cost Solutions
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Intelligence Gathering, Technology


Incorporating Non-Tactical EMS Providers in Active Shooter Events: New Guidance and Lessons Learned from Recent Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, TEMS


UAS in Law Enforcement: Updates on an Operational Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 88
Subject(s): UAS/UAV



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Tim Fite
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics



2018 Crisis Negotiations Conference - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Managing Critical Incidents: Black Swans and Wicked Problems
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Training


Active Shooter Incidents Require a Mind-Set Shift
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations, Training


LAPD Hostage Shooting: A Failure of De-escalation Policy
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Use of Force



Book Review - "Crisis Cops: The Evolution of Hostage Negotiations in America" by Pat Doering
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Crisis Negotiations


Incident Debrief: The Red Roof Inn Standoff
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Hostage Rescue, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations



Lessons in Leadership: Civility in the Workplace
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Use of Deadly Force Against Man's Best Friend
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations, Use of Force



Physical Fitness - Mastery of the Basics
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Semi-Truck Engine Disablement Utilizing the SWAT .50-Caliber
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations


Phased Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Now You Are a Trainer
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Training


Tourniquets and Tiny Patients: A Reality Check on Pediatric Bleeding
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 72
Subject(s): TEMS


The Articulation Problem
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Media Relations, Use of Force



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages



NTOA Academy Interview - Anthony Kies
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics



2018 Law Enforcement Operations Conference and Trade Show - Milwaukee, WI
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Planning a Multi-Agency Training Exercise
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Multi-jurisdictional SWAT, Training


Active Shooter Incident Command and Control
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations


Combined Arms: Using Multiple Less-Lethal Weapons Systems During Use-of-Force Encounters
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


Deploying K9s in CS Environments: Joplin (MO) K9/SWAT Debrief
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Chemical Agents, Tactical Operations


The Expanding Role of the Modern Crisis Negotiator
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


OCSD SWAT - Multi-faceted HRT Deployment
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations



Lessons in Leadership: Preparing to Pass the Torch - The Critical Need for Succession Planning
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Personnel Selection


SCOTUS Rules for Police Officer in Excessive Force Case
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Case Studies and Tactical Operations, Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


Minimizing .50-Caliber Rifle Blast to Police Snipers: Suggestions for Training and Deployment
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training


Gut Instincts and Hot Spots
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Blast Injury Management for Operators and TEMS Providers
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 74
Subject(s): TEMS



Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department SEB Celebrates 60 Years
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2018
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages, General Topics



NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard: An Evolution
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans



NTOA Academy Interview - Jon Brambila
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 16
Subject(s): General Topics


Tactical Teams: Pitfalls, Perils and Positive Performance
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


Policing Scheduled Events: A Planning Primer
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crowd and Riot Control, Tactical Operations


Initial Response to an Active Shooter Event
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations


Marcus Schumacher Domestic Incident Debrief
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations



Lessons in Leadership: A Question of Balance
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Legal Implications of Using Flash/Sound Diversionary Devices: A Walk Through the U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeal
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Less Lethal, Use of Force


Fast Transients
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations



Standards for TEMS: NTOA Tactical Response and Operations Standard for Law Enforcement Agencies Updated to Include TEMS
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


Auftragstaktik: Building Organizational Leadership Through Mission Control
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


An Active Shooter by Another Name can be Equally Deadly
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages, General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Jesse Laintz
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 8
Subject(s): General Topics


Establishing a Structured Training Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Pre-Planning for Protest Response in a Post-Charlottesville World
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crowd and Riot Control


Integrating UAS into Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, UAS/UAV



Book Review: The Warrior's Manifesto by Daniel Modell
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Book Reviews


Measuring Progress in Negotiations - Why it is Vital
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 41
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Tactical Explosive Entry Experiences in Urban Environments
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, Explosives, Tactical Operations



Lessons in Leadership: Building Bridges
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Use of Force and Mental Illness
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Legal/Case Law


Biomechanics of Crisis Decisions
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Are We Still Using the Wired Throw Phone?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Technology


Legal Implications of Sworn and Non-Sworn Collaboration During Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations, TEMS



The "No Hesitation Immediate Problem Solver"
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 84
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Officer Safety, Use of Force


Understanding Your Agency's Body Armor Needs
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Personal Protective Equipment



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Drew LeBlanc
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics


Impediments to Situational Awareness
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Documentation of Training: A Roadmap to Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Training, Use of Force



Caveat Emptor: All Ceramic ICW Plates Are Not Created Equal
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Personal Protective Equipment



What Law Enforcement Needs to Know About Criminal Snipers
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer



Book Review: "Held Hostage: Negotiating Life and Death for the Las Vegas Police Department" by Dennis Flynn
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Crisis Negotiations


Ethical Considerations Regarding Law Enforcement Psychology Instruction
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Robots and K9 Deployments
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Technology


The Dollars and Sense of Negotiating
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Legal/Case Law


Lessons in Leadership: Having Those Difficult Discussions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Use of Force


SCOTUS: 9th Circuit "Provocation Rule" is an Unwarranted and Illogical Expansion of Graham v. Connor
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force



Balancing High Operational Load While Sustaining Conditioning
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Shaping an EMON
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


The Use of Tranexamic Acid by TEMS Medics
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 72
Subject(s): TEMS


What You Don't Know About Night Vision Goggles
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety



Active Shooter: Who Are We Preparing?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages, General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Juan Gonzalez
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



The Interview: Thor Eells
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics



2017 Conferences - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Prototypical Incident Response: The Importance of Situational Awareness
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Unraveling the Knot: Common Mistakes During Large-Scale Critical Incidents and How to Overcome Them
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations



How Trauma Can Impact Police and Public Safety Professionals
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Do Ballistic Vests Save K9 Lives?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Canine Operations


The Coppermine Incident: Negotiating with a Barricaded Active Shooter
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Incident Summary


The Rifle/Carbine C Clamp
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Followership: A Necessary Tool for Good Leaders
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



Yoga: A New Skill Set for Combat Performance
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness


Force Projection
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Use of Force


Diagnosis and Treatment of Anaphylaxis During Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS


Barricaded Cop-Killers
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2017
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Tactical Operations



Message from the Chairman of the Board
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Glenn Gordon
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



The Interview: Kristina Anderson, Koshka Foundation
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 20
Subject(s): General Topics, School Violence


Preparing for a Regional Response to a Multijurisdictional Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Domestic Terrorism, Multi-jurisdictional SWAT, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Charting Your Agency's Response to Unmanned and Model Aircraft
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, UAS/UAV



Give it a Rest: The Benefits of Quality Sleep
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Bakersfield K9 SWAT Debrief
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary



Second Annual Iron Operator Challenge - Mock Prison Riot 2017
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Corrections


Negotiators Wanted: A Primer for Selecting Crisis Negotiators
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Personnel Selection


Understanding and Applying the Hazard Puzzle Risk Assessment Method
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Explosives


Risks of Wearing Prescription Eyewear in Training and Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety



Lessons in Leadership: Embracing Change
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Maintaining Physical Fitness During Long-Term Special Events
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Physical Fitness, Tactical Operations


Sniper Unit Training Concepts: Stalking and Observation
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training


Force as a Concept
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Use of Force


Casualty Care in the Classroom - Hemorrhage Control Education for School Teachers
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 76
Subject(s): School Violence, TEMS


Biodetection: How Does Your Equipment Stack up to the Threats?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 92
Subject(s): CBRN, Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - David Allen
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training


The Interview: Mark Gibbons
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 14
Subject(s): TEMS


The Mission Brief
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


After-Action Reports: Why You Need Them and How They Can Help You
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


Shooting and Qualifying with your K9 on a Regular Basis
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Prison Ink: The Benefits and Dangers to Law Enforcement
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Corrections


Reciprocity, Consistency and Your Negotiation
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Tactical Urban Detonations: Refining our Understanding of Explosive Equations, Computer Programs and Models
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Explosives


Instructing Perfect Trigger Control
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training


Focus on Leadership: A Question of Ethics
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



Agility Training for Law Enforcement Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


The Emergence of the SWAT .50-Caliber Rifle
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Gaining Situational Awareness
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Traveling Armed
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics



National Law Enforcement Museum: History in the Making
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 94
Subject(s): General Topics



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA Academy Interview - Ken Kollmann
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training


The Interview: Keith Frakes
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Explosives, General Topics


High Country Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Wilderness Operations


The Scaled Crisis Response Model: Filling the Void in Crisis Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


The Preventative Radiological and Nuclear Detection Mission
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 28
Subject(s): CBRN, Domestic Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Youth vs. Experience
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Comparing Traits of SWAT Operators, Crisis Negotiators and Patrol Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, Personnel Selection


Ensuring a Safe Range Environment: Formalizing the Range Safety Briefing
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Training


SWAT and Fire Response in East Norriton, PA
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Incident Summary, Tactical Operations



Lessons in Leadership: The Difference One Good Person Can Make
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Legal Survival Tips
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


CEW-TASER Forensics: Simple Considerations to Improve Investigations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Use of Force


Understanding Situational Awareness
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts



University of Cincinnati TEMS: A Resident Physician Experience
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 72
Subject(s): TEMS


State Association News: Alabama Tactical Officers Association - State of Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages



The Interview: Eugene P. Ramirez
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law



2016 Conference - Louisville, KY
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Contemporary Active Shooter Instructors
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Training


ICS and Unified Command: A Decade Later
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Teaming Up to Mitigate Groupthink in Negotiations and Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations


Canine Control and the E-Collar in a Tactical World
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Technology


Interaction Between Police Tactical and Hostage Teams at Critical Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations


Tactical Urban Detonations: Refining our Understanding of Explosive Safety and Performance Research
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, Explosives, Tactical Operations


The Go Bag and the Police Carbine
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Values-Driven Leadership in Difficult Times
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Communications Systems
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 61
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Decision-Making Exercises: Make Problem Solving in Crisis Situations Part of Your Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



Review of Mass Shooting Events Supports Current Trauma Management Guidelines
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 68
Subject(s): TEMS


The Necessity of an Active Shooter "Go Bag"
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Firearms and Equipment



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



The Interview: Major Ed Caneva, Miami-Dade PD
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, Maritime Operations, Terrorism



Getting Engaged: A New Perspective on Team Morale
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Personnel Selection


Preparing Law Enforcement's Response to Drone Activity
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 22
Subject(s): UAS/UAV


Appreciating the Relative Values of Lives and Property: The Tactical Employment of Calculated Destruction
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


K9 Chacko's SWAT Deployment - Riverside, CA
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Canine Operations



NTOA Iron Operator Challenge - Mock Prison Riot 2016
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Corrections


Technology and Talent: Balancing the Needs of the Modern Crisis Negotiations Unit
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Technology


"I Need to Talk to a Bomb Tech" - Inside the Home of Kurt Saxon
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Explosives


Considerations When Purchasing a Patrol Carbine
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Accepting Risk and Responsibility
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Use of Force


Communication Basics
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


The Administration of Naloxone by Police Officers - Antidote to an Epidemic
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 62
Subject(s): TEMS


FBI SWAT Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 84
Subject(s): General Topics, Tactical Operations


SWAT Configuration for Emerging Threats
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction



American Armor Foundation: Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Personal Protective Equipment



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



The Interview: Sgt. A.J. DeAndrea
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Training



Finding the Best SWAT Candidates - It's All About the Interview
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Personnel Selection


Testing the Ballistic Protection of Armored Vehicle Glass - Phase Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Hostage Rescue, Officer Safety, Product Evaluation, Tactical Operations


Incapacitating Agents: A Safer Approach for Hostage Recovery Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Chemical Agents, Command/Leadership, Hostage Rescue, Less Lethal, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


The Tactical Negotiator
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations



Book Review - Fight or Flight: Negotiating Crisis on the Front Line by Dr. Andrew T. Young
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Merced County (CA) SO Incident: Integrating K9 in a High-Risk SWAT Operation
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Confrontation Avoidance
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Corrections


Defensive Positions: Mitigating Risks when Confronting Suspects and Securing Scenes
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Officer Safety


Incorporating Decision Making into Firearms Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, Training



Leadership by Design: Tools for Leading
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


40mm Less-Lethal: Are you Losing Effectiveness with Multi-Shot Launchers?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Less Lethal



2015 Police Sniper Utilization Survey Released
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Hostile Intent and Present Ability
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Officer Safety, Tactical Concepts, Use of Force


Taser and Conducted Energy Weapons
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Less Lethal, TEMS


Lower Merion Township (PA) Police Emergency Response Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 80
Subject(s): General Topics, Protective Operations


Risk Management: Police Officers, Hearing Loss and Blast Overpressure
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Officer Safety



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages, General Topics



Integrating Software and Mobile Apps in Critical Incident Command
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Technology


Developing and Implementing an Aerial Platform Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Airborne Operations, Command/Leadership, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations


Active Shooters: Identifying Potential At-Risk Venues and Response Options
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Domestic Terrorism, Tactical Operations, Terrorism



Probability Model for Mitigating Civil Unrest and Enhancing Effective Police Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crowd and Riot Control


Albuquerque (NM) K9 Debrief
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations



CNT Conference 2015
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


One-Way Communications: Negotiating Without Feedback
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Seven Easy Steps to Improve Your Performance with a Carbine
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training



Expectations for Professional Conduct
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Defining Less-Lethal Opportunities and Failures
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Less Lethal


Understanding and Developing Countermeasures
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations



NTOA Academy: The Professionalization of SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Training



Building Community Resilience to Dynamic Mass Casualty Incidents: A Multi-Agency White Paper in Support of the First Care Provider
Author(s):
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 54
Subject(s): TEMS


Police Use of Force: Explaining Foundational Concepts
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training, Use of Force


Team Integrity: An Argument for Deploying SWAT Teams as a Unit
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Risk Mitigation for High-Risk, Low-Light Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


The Interview: Mike Foreman
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 12
Subject(s): General Topics



2015 Conference - Salt Lake City
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Return on Investment: How to Propose Building Out a Fully Mission-Capable SWAT Team in the U.S.
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Role Designations: A Key to Success for Part-time Tactical Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Challenge of Complex Critical Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Domestic Terrorism, Tactical Operations, Terrorism


Book Review: "A Law Enforcement and Security Officers' Guide to Responding to Bomb threats" by Jim Smith
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Explosives



First Steps in K9/SWAT Integration
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Canine Operations


"Losing Cases" - Preparing for Tragic Outcomes
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Combat Marksmanship
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Leading Through Career Adversity
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Diversionary Device Deployment: Evaluating the Risk of Fire in a CS Environment
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Chemical Agents, Less Lethal, Risk Assessment and Mitigation



A Triad Approach to Enhancing Career Longevity
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness


End State
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


The Southwest (ND) Tactical Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics


Why Do Cops Miss?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages, General Topics



The Interview: NTOA Founder John Kolman
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 12
Subject(s): General Topics


Designing Safe and Effective Active Shooter Exercises
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Hostage Rescue, Officer Safety, School Violence, Tactical Operations, Training


Active Shooter Command Issues
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations, Training


The Bradley Stone Incident: The Hunt for a Multiple Murder Suspect in Suburban Philadelphia
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations


Ancient Tactics for Modern Manhunts
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Wilderness Operations



Book Review: "Significant Tactical Police Cases: Learning from Past Events to Improve Upon Future Responses" by Tom Mijares and Ron McCarthy
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Tactical Operations



Tracking Through Distractions
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Wilderness Operations


East Meets West - Lessons Learned from California Corrections
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Corrections, Training


First Responder Guidelines for Negotiations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Crisis Negotiations, High Risk Patrol Tactics



Baseline Leadership: Embracing the Obligation to Your Personnel
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



Policing with Purpose: A Journey to Officer Wellness and Safety
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Physical Fitness


Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTP)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Change Your Perspective: A View From Above With The Use of UAS Technology
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Technology


The Lost Art of the Sand Table
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Dental Emergencies During Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Officer Safety, TEMS


Team Profile: Stamford (CT) PD SRT
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 96
Subject(s): General Topics


The Chris Parsons Southeast Missouri
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Should We Be Done with Shotguns?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Chairman's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



The Interview: Don Kester, NTOA's Director of Training and Education
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics, Training


Body-Worn Cameras and Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, Media Relations, Officer Safety, Policy, Procedures and Plans



Managing Media and Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Media Relations, Policy, Procedures and Plans


Protecting Public Venues from Terrorist Attacks
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Domestic Terrorism, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Terrorism, Training, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Negotiating with War Veterans
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations, Training


Handcuffing: A Critical Skill Not to be Neglected
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety



Setting the Operational Tone
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Integrating Mental Toughness and Physical Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness, Training


The Near-Miss Paradox
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations, Training


EMS Agencies - A Viable Solution in Providing TEMS
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, TEMS


State Association News: Alabama Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 72
Subject(s): General Topics


Tribute to SWAT Icon Jeff Rogers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 74
Subject(s): General Topics, Memorials



InterAgency Board for Equipment Standardization and Interoperability (IAB)
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Policy, Procedures and Plans


Addressing Claims of Police Militarization
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics



Defending our Ground by Representing Ourselves Responsibly
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Media Relations, Policy, Procedures and Plans



The Officer's Role in Responding to Traumatized Children
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Incident on Logan Street
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 18
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations


Bumper Sticker Tactics
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations, Terminology


Any Given Sunday - Security Planning for Super Bowl XLVIII
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Operational Security, Terrorism


14th Annual Crisis Negotiations Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


The Negotiator: The Real-Life Story Behind the Movie
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Advanced Tactical Carbine Track - NTOA Tactical Conference 2014
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Training


Extreme Physical Training for Mental Toughness: Articulated Training or Adolescent Bullying?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Physical Fitness, TEMS, Training


Ancient Campfires - The Origins of Tactical Science
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Learning Via Tabletop Exercises
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Operational Security, Training


Roles for Tactical Medics
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 64
Subject(s): TEMS


Lafayette (LA) PD SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 82
Subject(s): General Topics


TRIPwire: Bombing Prevention at your Fingertips
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Explosives, Terrorism


State Association News: Ontario Tactical Advisory Body
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics


Police Militarization: Using Armor for Protection, Not Destruction
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2015
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Media Relations, Tactical Operations



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


31st Annual Tactical Conference and Trade Show - Mobile, AL
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


NTOA SWAT Standard User's Manual - Part 4
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


Critical Incident Response: Identifying a Pivot Point that Risks Agency Failure
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Tactical Operations


SWAT Change of Command: Perspectives from Both Sides of the Guidon
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Book Review: Mental Rehearsal for Warriors by Loren Christensen
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Book Reviews


Tactical Canine Deployment: Preparing your Team for Successful Outcomes
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Specialized Training for Pennsylvania's Corrections Response Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Corrections


Cell Extraction
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Corrections


Crisis Negotiations Training for Officers from Small Agencies
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Multi-jurisdictional SWAT


Rifle Ammunition: Do You Know What You're Getting?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Leading Through Communication
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Sizing Up
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts



Guidelines for an Operator Medical Record
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 62
Subject(s): TEMS


Fort Bragg (NC) SRT
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 82
Subject(s): General Topics


Tactical Officers to be Featured in the National Law Enforcement Museum
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics


Tactics and the Terrorist Threat
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Terrorism


State Association News: Illinois Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 98
Subject(s): General Topics, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages


NTOA SWAT Standard User's Manual - Part 3
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


Tactical Command and Leadership: Empowering and Effectively Defending Your Personnel
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics


Preparing Patrol Officers for the Active Shooter
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, TEMS, Training



Safety in Tactical Team Fitness Testing
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Physical Fitness, Training


Book Review - Dying for the Job: Police Work Exposure and Health by John M. Violanti, Ph.D.
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Officer Safety


Oceanside (CA) PD CNT
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Emerging Trends in Crisis Negotiations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Technology


Defensive Tactics: The Necessity of Ongoing Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


The Law Enforcement Shotgun - Still a Viable Entry Weapon?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Your Department is Only as Strong as Your Weakest Supervisor
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Legal/Case Law


Expertise
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts



Recent Considerations in Tactical Medicine
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 66
Subject(s): TEMS


United States Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 86
Subject(s): General Topics


Rethinking Tactical Team Warrant Entries
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 104
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations



Director's Message: Taking the Challenge - Hosting an NTOA Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Director's Messages, General Topics


NTOA SWAT Standard User's Manual - Part 2
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Training



Maximizing Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Developing a Technical Support Team for SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Technology


TEMS and EOD Integration Sets the Tone for Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Explosives, General Topics, TEMS, Training



Genetic Determinants in Personality
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


In Search of a Better Bullet
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Verifying Military Service in Crisis Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Preventing the Disease of Expertise
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Command/Leadership



The Pull-Up: An Overlooked but Important Exercise for the Tactical Officer
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Sensemaking
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Tactical Medicine and the Fugitive Task Force
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS


Crosshairs: Paulding County (GA) SO SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 82
Subject(s): General Topics


Crosshairs: Pocatello (ID) PD SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics


Dogs and Tactical Response: A Guide for Safe, Successful and Humane Encounters
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2014
Page #: 90
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations


Crosshairs: Indiana State Police SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 10
Subject(s): General Topics



NTOA SWAT Standard User's Manual - Part 1
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, General Topics, Officer Safety, Personnel Selection, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Tactical Operations, Terminology, Training, Use of Force


Merging SWAT and K9 for Wooded Terrain Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training, Wilderness Operations


SWAT Operations and Fire: What Really Happened?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Explosives, Firearms and Equipment, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations



Book Review - "Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator," by Gary Noesner
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Crisis Negotiations


The K9 Building Search: A Comprehensive Look at Detecting Concealed Explosives
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Explosives, Tactical Operations, Terrorism



13th Annual Crisis Negotiations Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


Crisis Negotiations: A Case Study - "Tell Aunt Nini Goodbye"
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



The Ready Stance: The #1 Street Readiness Technique
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Low-Ready Position - Preventing the Reactive Shot from Becoming the Wrong Shot
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Training



Command Responsibility and Accountability
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Long Rifle Team Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Crisis Decision Making
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


The Evolution of Tactics and Medical Support for Active Shooter Events
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Tactical Operations, TEMS



Advanced Active Shooter Training at the New York State Preparedness Center
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Domestic Terrorism, School Violence, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Training


Philosophical and Tactical Transition
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Breaching, Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations, Training



American Sniper Association Makes Important Ammunition Recommendation
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2014
Page #: 108
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer



Directors Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Director's Messages



2013 Tactical Conference Highlights - Kansas City
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Crosshairs: Law Enforcement Emergency Regional Response Team - San Juan (TX) PD
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 18
Subject(s): General Topics


Fast Rope Deployment for Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Helicopter Operations, Rappelling, Tactical Operations


Adaptive Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Teaming Up: Aspects of Superior SWAT Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Personnel Selection


Aircraft Assault: Are You Ready?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Linear Assault, Tactical Operations



Book Review - "Hostage/Crisis Negotiations" by Thomas Strentz, Ph.D.
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations



Tourniquets: Another Way for Cops to Save Lives
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Patrol Operations, TEMS, Training


Washington County (MN) SWAT Negotiation Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Dane County Uses Integrated Approach to Resolve 15-Hour Standoff
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations


Learning the Subtle Pre-Fight Indicators: The First Step in "Street-Readiness"
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


SWAT Firearms: Are you Training or Playing?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Training



On Leadership - A Farewell Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Over-Utilization of the High-Ready Position on Long Guns
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training



TEMS Position Statement
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 86
Subject(s): TEMS, Training


2013 Police Sniper Utilization Survey Released
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 96
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Making the Case for Single Purpose Long Riflemen
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Residential Security - The Basics
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2013
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Officer Safety



Director's Message - Boston: Strength in a Time of Terror
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, Terrorism


Crosshairs: Kansas City (MO) PD Special Tactics and Response Division
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics


Targeting Effective Tactical Team Development
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Personnel Selection, Training


Tactical Intelligence
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Operations, Technology


Analyzing and Learning from Tactical Failure
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Tactical Operations


Tactical Team Operator Evaluation
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Personnel Selection, Policy, Procedures and Plans



Book Review: "Shooting to Survive - How to Fight with a Pistol" by Timothy Blakeley
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Firearms and Equipment, Training



So You Think You Can Multitask? Think Again!
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Boston Marathon Bombing: New Dangers on the Horizon
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Explosives, Firearms and Equipment, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Terrorism


Negotiation Skills: Managing Strong Emotions
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Still Boxing? How to Safely Prepare Officers for the Pavement Arena
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness, Training



Gunshot Wound on the Range: Are You Prepared?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Policy, Procedures and Plans, TEMS, Training



Leadership Development - Do You Have a Plan?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Crowd Management and Protecting Civil Rights
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, General Topics, Legal/Case Law, Training, Use of Force


Point-blank Range Training for Long Rifles
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training


Information Evaluation
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Concepts


Getting the Big Picture: First Responders Learn the Value of Robots in Mock School Shooting Exercise
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Technology, Training



Message From TEMS Section Chair
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 94
Subject(s): TEMS


Officer-Involved Shootings and Use-of-Force Lawsuits
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2013
Page #: 104
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


Fort Lee (NJ) Emergency Services Unit
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 16
Subject(s): General Topics


Testifying as a SWAT Trainer
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 20
Subject(s): General Topics, Legal/Case Law, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


A Simplified Approach to Describing Doorways
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 26
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


Tactical Operations in a Movie Theater
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Training


Mobile Long Rifle Team Concept
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


The Police Impersonator
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 42
Subject(s): General Topics, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations



12th Annual Crisis Negotiations Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


El Paso (TX) PD CMT
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Valley Volleyball: Negotiating with a Suicidal Subject
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Maintaining Your Duty Ammunition
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Officer Safety


Complacency Kills
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


The Americans with Disabilities Act and Law Enforcement's Response to the Mentally Ill
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Legal/Case Law, Policy, Procedures and Plans


Long Rifle Training: Malfunction Clearing Procedure for the Bolt-Action Rifle
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training



Interval Training: Burn More Calories in Less Time
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Physical Fitness



Adaptive Decision-Making
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Train and Grow: Enhancing the Value of a Collateral SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Multi-jurisdictional SWAT, Training



The Need for Standardization Among TEMS Providers: Training, Credentialing and Roles
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2013
Page #: 90
Subject(s): TEMS, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


Crosshairs: Cornwall Community Police Service ERT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics


Active Shooter: Standoff at Psychiatric Hospital
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations, Training


Do I Need a SWAT Team?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations


Anti-terrorism Preparation in a Rapidly Changing Environment
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction



Book Review: "Training the SWAT Trainer" by Sandy Wall and Tom Mijares
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Training


"Switched On" - Surviving the Attack
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, General Topics, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations


The Unconventional Negotiation
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Training-Effective vs. Street-Effective Training - Do You Know the Difference?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Training


Establishing an Operational Zero for the Carbine
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Decision-Making Under Stress
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership



Tactical Operations Liability: Are You Meeting the Requirements?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Legal/Case Law, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Training


Lawful Storage of FSDDs for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies: A Six-Year Project
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, Legal/Case Law, Less Lethal, Policy, Procedures and Plans


Principles of War: The Apocrypha
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Technology and the 21st Century Operator
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Technology


Tactical Training and Common Medical Conditions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Physical Fitness, Policy, Procedures and Plans, TEMS


Ballistic Shields - Don't Leave Your Best Protection at the Door!
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 102
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Shield Tactics, Training



2012 Conference - Seattle, WA
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Crosshairs: Sacramento (CA) PD SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 16
Subject(s): General Topics


Understanding and Responding to Flash Disorders
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Crowd and Riot Control, Tactical Operations, Technology


MACTAC
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Training


Long Rifle Shooting Platforms
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations, Training


Post-OIS Fitness-for-Duty Determinations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership



Minimum Safety and Tactical Equipment for SWAT Dog Handlers
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Officer Safety, Policy, Procedures and Plans


Training: Dealing with Problem Students and Staying Current
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 50
Subject(s): General Topics, Training


Coral Springs (FL) PD's CNT
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Suicide Intervention: Coping with a Harsh Reality
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Consistency is King
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness


The Police Carbine Defined
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment



Managing Change - The Key to Personal and Organizational Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Critical Decision-Making in CED Deployments
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 82
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Less Lethal, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


Phases of Hostage Recovery Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations



Hyponatremia, Hydration and Heat: Preventing Illness in the Tactical Athlete
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Physical Fitness, TEMS



Florida SWAT Association: SWAT Round-up International
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, General Topics


New York Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 105
Subject(s): General Topics


Aerial Platform Shooting: How Phoenix PD Built a Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2012
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


Crosshairs: Leesville (LA) PD's SRT
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 10
Subject(s): General Topics


Leadership Concepts for Tactical Commanders: Progressing Beyond Rank and Tenure
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Wooded Terrain Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 20
Subject(s): General Topics, Hostage Rescue, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Tactical Operations, Wilderness Operations



Are You Listening? Preventing Hearing Damage During Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Officer Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Training


SOTO - A Heuristic Approach to Reading Rooms
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 30
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations



Countermeasures: Active Shooter Events Survey
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Firearms and Equipment, Surveys and Assessments , Tactical Operations


Lenexa (KS) PD CNT
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Crisis Negotiations: To Face or Not to Face
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Improvised Grenades
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Explosives


Left-handed Operation of the M4
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Innovative Tactics and Technology Stop Gunman
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 60
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Incident Summary, Technology


Acta non Verba - "Actions not Words"
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Junctures and Leverage Points
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Pointing Out Danger: Robotic Systems Help Assess Risky Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Explosives, Incident Summary, Officer Safety, Tactical Operations, Technology



Entering the Unknown
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Breaching, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations, Training



Council Works on Establishing a National TEMS Curriculum
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 86
Subject(s): TEMS


Well at Least No One Got Hurt... And Other Low Standards
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2012
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Training



Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics


Crosshairs: Newport News (VA) PD Tactical Operations Unit
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 10
Subject(s): General Topics


Social Media and the Homegrown Terrorist Threat
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, Technology, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


The Problem with Tactical Level Responses in Patrol Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, General Topics, Patrol Operations, School Violence, Tactical Operations, Training


High Risk Warrants
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 28
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations, Training


Stress Management and the Continuing Evolution of Active Shooter Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Behavioral Sciences, Training



Book Review: "Columbine" by Dave Cullen
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Book Reviews, School Violence



Book Review: "Field Command" by Charles "Sid" Heal
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Types of Debriefings
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Metropolitan Nashville PD's Crisis Negotiations Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


NTOA's 11th Annual CNT Conference - Tempe, Arizona
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations



Five Techniques to Enhance the Effectiveness of Crisis Negotiations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


Keeping it Real! Why You Shouldn't Practice Unrealistic Techniques
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Wound Ballistics and the Police Carbine
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Leadership is a Verb
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


When the Use of a Flash/Sound Diversionary Device Goes Wrong
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Incident Summary, Less Lethal, Tactical Operations


Creating, Maintaining and Improving Physical Readiness Standards for Police Tactical Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Priority of Life
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Use of Force


"First Five Minutes" - Providing Immediate Care for Injured Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, TEMS, Training



In Defense of Armored Vehicles
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2012
Page #: 98
Subject(s): General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations


Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport PD TNT
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Message from NTOA Chairman of the Board on Fusion of Crisis Negotiator and The Tactical Edge
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


The Challenge of Social Media: Crisis Negotiations in the Digital Age
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Technology


Crosshairs: Elk River PD SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 10
Subject(s): General Topics


2011 Tactical Conference
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Organizing and Remembering Critical Tasks in Negotiations: Using the REACT and SAFE Models
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Recognizing and Mitigating Fatigue Caused by Sleep Deprivation: A Command Perspective
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Officer Safety


Creating Positive Working Relationships
Publication: CNT Winter 2012
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Training Transitions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 22
Subject(s): General Topics, Less Lethal, Training


Tactics, Techniques and Procedures - Stick to the Timeless Principles
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


Training Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Training


K9/SWAT Incident Debrief - Anoka County, MN
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Incident Summary



Hornady's Critical Duty Ammo
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Dayton (OH) PD HNT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


The Influence of "Psychological Inner Perimeter" Inflation on a High-Profile SWAT Operation
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations



Book Review: The Art of Modern Gunfighting: The Pistol, Vol. 1
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Firearms and Equipment, Tactical Operations, Use of Force


NTOA's Advanced Tactical Carbine Track - 2011 Tactical Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Firearms and Equipment, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training, Use of Force



Toxic Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


How Heat Stress Affects Heart Rate
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Insubordination vs. Command
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts



Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 86
Subject(s): TEMS


Caveman's Brain - Training the Cro-Magnon Mind in our Modern World
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


The "Green" Team Commander
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2012
Page #: 108
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Personnel Selection


Portland PD CNT
Publication: CNT Fall 2011
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Negotiating with a Depressed and Suicidal Barricaded Subject
Publication: CNT Fall 2011
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Military Veterans
Publication: CNT Fall 2011
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


2011 Conference - Richmond, VA
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Back to Basics: Interviewing Intelligence Sources
Publication: CNT Fall 2011
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


NTOA Project Red III
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Crosshairs: Chicago PD SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 28
Subject(s): General Topics


Command Decision Basics for Hostage Calls
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Crisis Negotiations, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations


Testing the Ballistic Protection of Armored Vehicle Glass and Steel
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Hostage Rescue, Officer Safety, Product Evaluation, Tactical Operations


Can Warriors be Successfully Trained in Mental Toughness?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, General Topics, Training


Confidentiality of Debriefings
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Policy, Procedures and Plans



SIG SAUER E-Squared Pistol
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation



Meditation for Modern Warriors
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Bomb Squads and Barricades
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Chemical Agents, Explosives, Incident Summary, Technology, Training


Increasing Operational Readiness, Not Budgets
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training


Tactical Rehearsal
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Training



Creating Positive Working Relationships
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Command Relationships
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Concepts


Clearing the Cervical Spine During Austere or Hazardous Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 86
Subject(s): TEMS


Fusion Centers: Engaging the Nation's Homeland Security Enterprise
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, General Topics, Intelligence Gathering



Supplementing Your Budget with Grants
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2011
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics


St. Martin Parish SO CNT
Publication: CNT Summer 2011
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


First Responder Guidelines
Publication: CNT Summer 2011
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Creating Realistic Training Scenarios for CNT
Publication: CNT Summer 2011
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Crosshairs: Kissimmee (FL) PD SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 10
Subject(s): General Topics


Back to Basics: Intelligence and Intelligence Gathering - Part 4
Publication: CNT Summer 2011
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Flash/Sound Diversionary Devices: A Comprehensive Review
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Less Lethal


Armored Vehicles in Barricade Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Targeted Attacks on Police Officers - Defeating the Threat
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Officer Safety, Training



The NICWGA Experience: A Maturation of Incident Command
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, Tactical Operations


Incident Summary: Never Underestimate Your Adversary
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Hostage Rescue, Incident Summary


Stress Drills: Creating Realistic Time Restriction
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training



Who Would You Want to Watch Your Back?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Why Are We Here? Defining the Tactical Mission
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Anti-Terrorism vs. Counter-Terrorism
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Terrorism


Tactical Medical Communication and the SIC Code
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Communications/Dispatching, TEMS


Why Do Debriefings
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences



1911 Pistol - Still Going Strong After 100 Years
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Patrol Operations



The Tactical Warm-Up
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


State Association Highlights: Mississippi Tactical Officer's Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 98
Subject(s): General Topics


Current and Emerging Threat of Homemade Explosives (HMEs)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2011
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Explosives, Terrorism


Arizona DPS-State Police SWAT CNU
Publication: CNT Spring 2011
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Have You Trained Enough for "Talk-From-Cover" Negotiations?
Publication: CNT Spring 2011
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Three Things Tactical Officers Need to Remember About Negotiations
Publication: CNT Spring 2011
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Crosshairs: The Richmond (VA) Conference Committee
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Back to Basics: Intelligence and Intelligence Gathering - Part 3
Publication: CNT Spring 2011
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Intelligence Gathering


The Discovery Channel Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Command/Leadership, Explosives, Hostage Rescue, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations


The Intelligence Function in the Tactical Operations Center
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Communications/Dispatching, Crisis Negotiations, Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Operations


Emergency Chemical Agent Plans - A Force Multiplier for Entry Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Chemical Agents, Command/Leadership, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations


Convergence: The Blurring of Crime and War
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Use of Force



Is Your Firearms Program Complete?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training


Physical Fitness = Fighting Fitness
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness


Swarming Tactics
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts



Tactical Emergency Medical Support (TEMS) at 20 Years
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS



Achieving Expertise
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


SWAT Dog Handlers: Dedication and Commitment Required
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Canine Operations, Training



The Tactical Core
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Are You Leading the Revolution
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Technology


HK P30
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


Have You Trained Enough for "Talk-From-Cover" Negotiations?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


State Association Highlights: The Arizona Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 98
Subject(s): General Topics


Tactical Vision and the Illusion of Seeing
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2011
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Greenville (NC) PD HNT
Publication: CNT Winter 2011
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Communications/Dispatching, Crisis Negotiations


Negotiations Training for 9-1-1 Call-Takers
Publication: CNT Winter 2011
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Communications/Dispatching, Crisis Negotiations


Record-Breaking Conference in Pittsburgh, PA
Publication: CNT Winter 2011
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Santa Monica PD SWAT Team
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 12
Subject(s): General Topics


The Knowledge Summary Exercise
Publication: CNT Winter 2011
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Intelligence Gathering - Part Two
Publication: CNT Winter 2011
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Intelligence Gathering


Competence, Confidence and Character: The 3-Cs of Remarkable Tactical Team Leaders
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


SWAT Commanders and Unintended Weapon Discharges
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Officer Safety, Training


California Statewide Counterterrorist Exercise
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Counter-Terrorist Forces, Terrorism, Training, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Evaluating Information Technologies in Incident Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Technology, Training


On Leadership: Ethical Leadership is Always the Right Thing, No Matter What
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Strategy, Tactics and Techniques - Three of a Kind
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations


Cold Weather Emergencies
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS


"Chronic Complainers Club" - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


HK45
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


Finding New Training Facilities: A Team Dilemma
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Training


Hydration and What it Means to You
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Physical Fitness, Training


Negotiations Training for 9-1-1 Call-Takers
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Communications/Dispatching, Crisis Negotiations


New Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Tactical/Medical Vehicle
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, TEMS


Ten Things Every New SWAT Operator Should Know
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 104
Subject(s): General Topics, Personnel Selection, Tactical Operations, Training


Appropriate Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Training


State Association Highlights: The Association of SWAT Personnel Wisconsin
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2011
Page #: 108
Subject(s): General Topics


Auckland, New Zealand Police Negotiation Team (PNT)
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


2010 Tactical Conference Highlights - PIttsburgh, PA
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 2
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


Incident Summary: Text Messaging in Negotiations
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Training the Complete Negotiator: Mental Toughness Skills for Optimal Response in High Stress Crisis Negotiations
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


10th Annual CNT Conference - Phoenix, AZ
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Intelligence and Intelligence Gathering - Part One
Publication: CNT Fall 2010
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Job-Specific Fitness Testing for SWAT Teams
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Personnel Selection, Physical Fitness


Crisis Negotiations for SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


From OODA to AAADA - A Cycle for Surviving Violent Police Encounters
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations


Why Rappel?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Rappelling


Hitting 400!
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness


On Leadership: SWAT Burnout - What it is and How to Deal with it
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership


Camouflage
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Evaluation and Treatment of Burns During Tactical Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 54
Subject(s): TEMS


"Chronic Complainers Club" - Part One
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Active Shooter - Going in Alone
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations


Inflammation and Supplementation for the SWAT Athlete
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Case Law Review for Police-Involved Shootings
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Case Studies and Tactical Operations, Legal/Case Law, Use of Force


NTOA Partnership with the National Institute of Justice
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Less Lethal


Dynamic Speed Movement
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 104
Subject(s): Breaching, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations


State Association Highlights: Washington State Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2010
Page #: 108
Subject(s): General Topics


Peoria PD's CNT
Publication: CNT Summer 2010
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Communicating with the Non-Responder: A Model for Communication
Publication: CNT Summer 2010
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Build a Do-It-Yourself Wireless Throw Phone for $20
Publication: CNT Summer 2010
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Crisis Negotiations in Prisons and Correctional Facilities - Part 4
Publication: CNT Summer 2010
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Tactical Response Planning for the 2010 Winter Olympics
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Counterterrorism: A Local Perspective
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Counter-Terrorist Forces, Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


What System Do You Use?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


Tactical Range Exercises
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer, Training


Ready or Not - The Armored Vehicle Mounted Ram
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, General Topics


On Leadership: Education - A Key Component of Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Tactical Trio
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Bilateral Vascular Restraint - Facts and Myths of the Carotid Restraint
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 44
Subject(s): TEMS


Sleep On It
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Revisiting the Wonder 9s
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Teaching Tactics to Patrol
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 60
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, Training


Exercise Progressions: Variations on the Squat
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Using SWAT Teams for Missing Person Searches: The Nadia Bloom Case
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 70
Subject(s): General Topics, Incident Summary, Tactical Operations, Wilderness Operations


Suicide Bomber - Ballistic Shield Standoff Testing (Summary Report)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Explosives, Firearms and Equipment, Terrorism


State Association Highlights: Georgia Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 94
Subject(s): General Topics


A Tribute to Chief Daryl Gates
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 96
Subject(s): Memorials


Crafting a Cooperative Response to Active Shooter Incidents - Clackamas County, OR
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2010
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Training


Fredericksburg, Va. CNT
Publication: CNT Spring 2010
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


The Negotiator Position Papers: Some Issues to Cover
Publication: CNT Spring 2010
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


About John Kolman: A Good and Great Man
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 8
Subject(s): General Topics


Common Values of Great Leaders
Publication: CNT Spring 2010
Page #: 9
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Back to Basics: Crisis Negotiations in Prisons and Correctional Facilities - Part 3
Publication: CNT Spring 2010
Page #: 11
Subject(s): Corrections, Crisis Negotiations


Regina Police Service SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 14
Subject(s): General Topics


Push or Hold: A Few Thoughts on Dynamic Entries
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Tactical Operations


Law Enforcement's Role in Combating Terrorism
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


A Call to Firearms Instructors: Are We Really Preparing Officers to Win Gunfights
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Tactical Operations, Training


Single Officer Response to Active Shooters
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations, Training


On Leadership: Followership Does Not Mean Blind Obedience
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Less-Lethal Updates: Lightfield Less Lethal Research
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Product Evaluation


The Lifesaving Potential of Specialized On-Scene Medical Support for Urban Tactical Operations: A Case Report
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 52
Subject(s): TEMS


Five-Dimensional Battlespace
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Fostering Stress Resistance
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Troy Industries M4 Enhancements: Tough Stuff and Made in the USA
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


Situational Awareness and Tactical MESH Networks
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Surveillance, Technology


The Kenneth Wilson Manhunt
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Incident Summary


Get a Grip
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness


Obstacle Course Training for Tactical Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


State Association Highlights: Ohio Tactical Officers Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 103
Subject(s): General Topics


Commentary: Some Thoughts on Dynamic Entry/Clearing Techniques
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2010
Page #: 106
Subject(s): High Risk Patrol Tactics, Tactical Operations


Las Vegas Metropolitan PD CNT
Publication: CNT Winter 2010
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Negotiating With the Elderly
Publication: CNT Winter 2010
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations



Message from NTOA Chairman of Board on SWAT Standards and Dynamic Entry Tactics
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Breaching, High Risk Patrol Tactics, High Risk Warrant Service, Hostage Rescue, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations


Back to Basics: Crisis Negotiations in Prisons and Correctional Facilities - Part 2
Publication: CNT Winter 2010
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


How Negotiators Can Miss Gunshots
Publication: CNT Winter 2010
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Know Thine Enemy: Al Qaeda Unconventional Warfare Elements and Potential - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Pre-Mission Planning
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics, High Risk Warrant Service, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


Civil Court - Prepare your SWAT Team for the Inevitable
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations, Training, Use of Force


Phoenix Joint Terrorism Liaison Officer Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Tactical Operations, Terrorism, Training


Hit the Hills for Fighting Fitness
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Physical Fitness



Action - Reaction - Counteraction
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Operations, Training


OpFor Gaming
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Policy, Procedures and Plans, Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations, Training


Learning from Tragedy: Preventing Officer Deaths with Medical Interventions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 54
Subject(s): TEMS



Driving to Distraction
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Officer Safety, Patrol Operations


Ruger's Black Rifle
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


SWAT Training for the Aftermath of an Active Shooter Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations, Training



Learn, Watch and Create - Tactical Athlete Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Explosive Breaching on a School Bus - Is it an Option?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Breaching, Explosive Breaching, Linear Assault, Tactical Operations, Training


Less-Lethal Updates: Sage Control Ordnance
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Product Evaluation


Book Review: Blood Lessons: What Cops Learn from Life-or-Death Encounters by Charles Remsberg
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Book Reviews


State Association Highlights: Florida SWAT Association
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 98
Subject(s): General Topics



Principles for Tactical Operators and Instructors
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations, Training


Communicating with the Non-Responder
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Tactical Operations


Sharing Too Much - When Will We Learn
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2010
Page #: 112
Subject(s): Media Relations


Grand Forks, ND Regional CNT
Publication: CNT Fall 2009
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Communicating with the Non-Responder
Publication: CNT Fall 2009
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Federal Grants: The Well Isn't Dry Yet!
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Firearms and Equipment, General Topics


Back to Basics: Crisis Negotiations in Prisons and Correctional Facilities - Part 1
Publication: CNT Fall 2009
Page #: 15
Subject(s): Corrections, Crisis Negotiations


Post-SWAT Mitigation: Educating the Community Before and After the Raid
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Media Relations


Force Guidelines for Tactical Long Riflemen
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Know Thine Enemy: Al Qaeda Unconventional Warfare Elements and Potential
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Only Human - Perceptual Limitations and Distortions in Stressful Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


Do You Know Self-Protection's Ten Deadly Errors?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


The Final Check: A Key Leadership Tool
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Relevance of TCCC Guidelines to Civilian Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 52
Subject(s): TEMS


Book Review: The Tactical Medical Handbook
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 62
Subject(s): TEMS


Failure Analysis
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts, Tactical Operations, Training


Police Suicide
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


The Kimber SIS Ultra - Another Good One
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


Reactive Agility Training: The Shadow Drill
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Assault IED Defeat: EOD Support to Hostage Rescue and Counter-Suicide Bomber Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Explosives, Terrorism


Less-Lethal Updates: Pepperball Techologies, Inc.
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Product Evaluation



Speed of the Game: Your Brain on Policing
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2009
Page #: 102
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


California Dept. of Corrections and Rehabilitation CRT Negotiation Element
Publication: CNT Summer 2009
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Problem Definition and Problem Solving
Publication: CNT Summer 2009
Page #: 9
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Fox Plaza Office Building: A Case Study
Publication: CNT Summer 2009
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Hostage Rescue, Incident Summary


University of Pittsburgh PD
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 12
Subject(s): General Topics


Mumbai, November 2008: Anatomy of a Terrorist Spectacular
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Back to Basics: Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed Individuals - Part Two
Publication: CNT Summer 2009
Page #: 17
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Fight or Flight: Measuring and Understanding Human Stress Response in Tactical Situations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Explosives, General Topics, Training


M4 Muzzle Break for Operational Deployment
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Dynamic/Crisis Entry Tactics vs. Controlled Movement
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, High Risk Warrant Service, Tactical Operations


Real-Life Knife Defense - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


On Leadership: Character - A Key Leadership Trait
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Debriefings and After Action Reports
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Stressed Out Cops?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Old School Concealed Carry
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Product Evaluation


Suicide Terror Attack Response Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Terrorism, Training


Rialto PD's Newest Tactical Team Member
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Technology


Applying the Key Concepts of Physical Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Impact of Dynamic Entry on the "Totality of the Circumstances"
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 96
Subject(s): High Risk Warrant Service, Legal/Case Law, Tactical Operations


Here It Comes Again!
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 104
Subject(s): General Topics


Explosive Incident Planning and Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2009
Page #: 108
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Explosives, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


Bethlehem, Penn. PD's CNT
Publication: CNT Spring 2009
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Times Are A-Changin' - Moving from Direct Service to Consultation with Patrol
Publication: CNT Spring 2009
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Why Didn't I Hear That?
Publication: CNT Spring 2009
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Back to Basics: Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed Individuals - Part One
Publication: CNT Spring 2009
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Laser Illumination: How to Protect Tactical Officers
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Tactical Operations, Terrorism


Angle Compensations for Long Rifles
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 28
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


NIOSH-Certified CBRN Respirators: Responders' First Line of Respiratory Protection
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 36
Subject(s): General Topics, Personal Protective Equipment, Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


Underwater Hazardous Device Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Maritime Operations


Real-life Knife Defense - Part One
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Leaders Must Guard Against "Feeding the Beast"
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Drifting Standards and Creeping Missions
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Tactical Rescue Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS


The Impact of Danger and Critical Incidents
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


It's All About Patrol Rifles
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment


Multi-Jurisdictional SWAT and the New SWAT Standards
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Multi-jurisdictional SWAT


IARD: An Evolution in Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Training


The Truth About Anabolic-Androgenic Steroids
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 88
Subject(s): General Topics, Physical Fitness


What's Your Number?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 96
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Explosive Breach Database Development
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 98
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, Explosives


NTOA Explosive Breaching Survey
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 99
Subject(s): Explosive Breaching, Explosives, Surveys and Assessments


Approach to Breach - Are You in a Line of Ducks?
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Breaching, Tactical Operations


The Vulnerability Perspective
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2009
Page #: 110
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Terrorism


Fremont PD's HNT
Publication: CNT Winter 2009
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


"Losing" Cases - Remorse or Regret is Often Unjustified
Publication: CNT Winter 2009
Page #: 4
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


You Can Do It! The Hays County SO and San Marcos PD CNT Vehicle Construction Project
Publication: CNT Winter 2009
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed Individuals - Inadequate/Dependent Persons
Publication: CNT Winter 2009
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Less-Lethal Impact Systems: Training Concepts and Deficiencies
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Less Lethal


SWAT Training and Officer Safety
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Officer Safety, Training


Firearms Accuracy and Skill: The First Step in a Successful Active Shooter Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Training


Long Rifle Team Deployment
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Hitting the Mat at the NTOA Conference - 2008
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control, Training


Risk Management - A Leader's Responsibility
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Determining Centers of Gravity and Critical Vulnerabilities
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


If I Remember Correctly
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Choosing a Crisis Negotiator
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Preventing Ring Associated Injuries
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 64
Subject(s): TEMS


Training on a Budget
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Firearms and Equipment, Training


Fitness Training for the Tactical Operator: Sorting Through the Options
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 72
Subject(s): Physical Fitness, Training


Alternative Uses of Less-lethal Specialty Impact Munitions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Less Lethal


Paradigms in Tactical Decision-Making
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 88
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


After SWAT
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 96
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, General Topics


Indoor Marijuana Grows: Signs and Hazards
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2009
Page #: 100
Subject(s): General Topics, Patrol Operations, Tactical Operations


Nebraska State Patrol
Publication: CNT Fall 2008
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Are You a Robocop?
Publication: CNT Fall 2008
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Scenario-based Training: Does it Create Realistic Stress?
Publication: CNT Fall 2008
Page #: 9
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Borderline Personalities - Negotiating with Emotionally Disturbed Individuals
Publication: CNT Fall 2008
Page #: 13
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Silver Shines in Albuquerque - NTOA's 25th Anniversary Conference
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 16
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions


SWAT and EOD: Combined Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Explosives, Tactical Operations


Reassessing Additional Threat Potential from Violent Crimes: The Secondary Vulnerability Perspective
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Patrol Operations


Dynamic Entry for Search Warrants
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Breaching, High Risk Warrant Service


LASD's Airborne Active Shooter Response
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 40
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Helicopter Operations


Win the Daily Battle
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Splitting an EMON
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Venomous Snakes and Arthropods: A Threat to Mission Success
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 62
Subject(s): TEMS


I'm OK - You're Below Average
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


When Seconds Count, Your Backup is Minutes Away
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Firearms and Equipment, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Patrol Operations


Sports Medicine and Exercise Science for the Tactical Athlete
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Urban Shield
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Training


Hazardous Devices School
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2008
Page #: 110
Subject(s): Explosives, Training


Polk County, Fla. SO's CNT
Publication: CNT Summer 2008
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Problem-Solving: Dealing with the Past
Publication: CNT Summer 2008
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Paranoia
Publication: CNT Summer 2008
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


NTOA's 8th Annual CNT Conference a Success
Publication: CNT Summer 2008
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


Assessing Officer Risk in the Use of Less-Lethal Technology
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Officer Safety


Explosive Breaching in U.S. Law Enforcement
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Breaching


Tactical Long Rifle Training: Simulations
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 30
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


Knowing Your Business
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 34
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics


Survival Mindset: One Man's Brave Fight
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, General Topics


Full-time Student/Part-time Instructor
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


How Am I Doing As a Leader?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Seven Characteristics of Good Intelligence
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Intelligence Gathering, Tactical Concepts


Tactical Medical Equipment - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 58
Subject(s): TEMS


Tactical Tracking - A Dangerous Job
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Canine Operations


SWAT Training for Patrol: The Time is Now
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Training


Tactical Fitness
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Are You Operationally Fit?
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


Stereotyping - The Deadly Mistake (Firearms Training in the UK)
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 86
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Training


When Cops Go Green
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


8th Annual International Breachers Symposium
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2008
Page #: 96
Subject(s): Breaching, Conferences and Competitions, Explosive Breaching


Fishers, Ind. PD's CNT
Publication: CNT Spring 2008
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Basic Intelligence
Publication: CNT Spring 2008
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Intelligence Gathering


Back to Basics: Suicidal Persons (part two)
Publication: CNT Spring 2008
Page #: 11
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Flash Sound Diversionary Devices: Important Updates on Storage and Purchasing
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 12
Subject(s): Less Lethal


Bomb Disposal Support in Tactical Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Explosives


Developing an Explosive Breaching Handbook
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Breaching, Explosive Breaching, Explosives


Understanding Terrorism and its Potential Impact on Law Enforcement Strategies
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 36
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism


The Professionalization of the Tactical Officer
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 42
Subject(s): General Topics


To Knee or Not to Knee: The Operator's Knee Strike
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


One Warrior's Creed - A Philosophy to Live By
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Tactical Medical Equipment - Part One
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 60
Subject(s): TEMS


Shaping Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 66
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


We Look But We Do Not See - Part Two
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Omaha Massacre: Another Place, Another Time
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response


Tactical Training Evaluation
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Training


Columbus, Ohio SWAT Hostage Situation: Lessons Learned, Systems Reinforced
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Incident Summary


Legal Authority for Preemptive Action
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 92
Subject(s): Legal/Case Law


Carrying Fused Munitions: An Unconsidered Risk with Surprising Consequences
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2008
Page #: 104
Subject(s): Less Lethal, Officer Safety


New Britain, Conn. PD CNT
Publication: CNT Winter 2008
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Choosing a Crisis Negotiator
Publication: CNT Winter 2008
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Personnel Selection


The Use of Actors in the Training of Hostage Negotiators
Publication: CNT Winter 2008
Page #: 8
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Suicidal Persons
Publication: CNT Winter 2008
Page #: 11
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Crisis Negotiations


Personal Protective Equipment: What Officers Need
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 24
Subject(s): Self Contained Breathing Apparatus


Tactical Interaction with the Mentally Ill: The Barricaded Subject
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Tactical Operations


Tactical Long Rifles: Training for a Fight
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Long Rifle/Sniper/Observer


The Operator's Palm-Heel Strike
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 48
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


Commander's Intent
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


Tourniquet Use for Extremity Wounds Sustained During Law Enforcement Operations
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 56
Subject(s): TEMS


We Look But We Do Not See - Part One
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


They Plan and So Must We
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, Firearms and Equipment, Patrol Operations


How Efficient is Your Fitness Training?
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


On Leadership: Taking Responsibility
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 76
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


The Training Effect: An Officer's Preparation for Winning Encounters
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 78
Subject(s): Training


Book Review: "Mindsighting" by Michael Asken, PhD
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 82
Subject(s): Book Reviews, General Topics


LASD SEB's Explosive Breaching Program
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 94
Subject(s): Breaching


Using the AIM in Reality-Based Training
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2008
Page #: 100
Subject(s): Training


Mt. Lebanon, Pa. PD TNT
Publication: CNT Fall 2007
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Book Review: Crisis Negotiator's Field Guide by Michael G. Goergen
Publication: CNT Fall 2007
Page #: 5
Subject(s): Book Reviews, Crisis Negotiations


Listen to the Music: Using Popular Songs to Train Crisis Negotiators
Publication: CNT Fall 2007
Page #: 7
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations, Training


Back to Basics: Emotionally Disturbed People and Negotiations
Publication: CNT Fall 2007
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


NTOA Project Red II
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 18
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


The React Team Concept: Anatomy of an Informant Rescue
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 32
Subject(s): Hostage Rescue


Critical Incident Stress: The Personal Impact of a Police Shooting Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 38
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Enhanced Active Shooter Training - Taking it up a Notch
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 44
Subject(s): Patrol Operations, Training


Why Didn't I Hear That?
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences


Defensive Tactics: The Front Kick - An Essential Basic
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control


MRSA Soft Tissue Infection: A Microscopic Offender - Armed, Dangerous and Contagious
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 56
Subject(s): TEMS


SOPs and MOUs
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Tactical Concepts


On Leadership: The Gladiators and the Scribes
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 68
Subject(s): Command/Leadership


Active Shooter Training and Tactics: New Issues, New Answers
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 70
Subject(s): Active Shooter Response, High Risk Patrol Tactics, Training


Police K9s - Not Always the Answer
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 74
Subject(s): Canine Operations


Retraining the Tactical Operator
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 80
Subject(s): Physical Fitness


The Texas Seven
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 84
Subject(s): Incident Summary


Surviving the IED Incident
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2007
Page #: 106
Subject(s): Domestic Terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction


State of Georgia CNT
Publication: CNT Summer 2007
Page #: 1
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Using Metaphor in Crisis Negotiation: A Problem Solving Technique
Publication: CNT Summer 2007
Page #: 6
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Back to Basics: Ego States
Publication: CNT Summer 2007
Page #: 10
Subject(s): Crisis Negotiations


Valley of the Sun Provides Setting for 7th Annual CNT Conference
Publication: CNT Summer 2007
Page #: 14
Subject(s): Conferences and Competitions, Crisis Negotiations


Defining Contemporary Point Shooting
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2007