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Remembering Ron McCarthy: Reflections on the Passing of a SWAT Legend
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2024
Page #: 26
Subject(s): Memorials
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Rob Cartner: Reflections on My Friend and an NTOA Stalwart
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2023
Page #: 90
Subject(s): Memorials
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Remembering Sid Heal: Reflections on a Friend and Legendary Leader
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2022
Page #: 20
Subject(s): Memorials
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Leading by Example: A Tribute to Keith Frakes
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2022
Page #: 62
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Finishing Strong: A Leader's Responsibility to Run a Complete Race
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2022
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Leading From the Here and Now
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2021
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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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
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Lessons in Leadership: Reflections on Leading Through Uncertain Times
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2020
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: The Power of Engagement
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2020
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Reflections on the Role of Humility in Leadership
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2019
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Playing Favorites - The Pitfalls of Favoritism in the Workplace
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2019
Page #: 50
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Setting Expectations
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2019
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Civility in the Workplace
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2019
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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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
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Lessons in Leadership: A Question of Balance
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2018
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Building Bridges
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2018
Page #: 52
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: Having Those Difficult Discussions
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2018
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Use of Force
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Lessons in Leadership: Embracing Change
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership
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Focus on Leadership: A Question of Ethics
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2017
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Lessons in Leadership: The Difference One Good Person Can Make
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2017
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Values-Driven Leadership in Difficult Times
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2016
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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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
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Accepting Risk and Responsibility
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2016
Page #: 56
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Risk Assessment and Mitigation, Use of Force
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Leadership by Design: Tools for Leading
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2016
Page #: 54
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Expectations for Professional Conduct
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2016
Page #: 46
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Leading Through Career Adversity
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2015
Page #: 60
Subject(s): Behavioral Sciences, Command/Leadership
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Baseline Leadership: Embracing the Obligation to Your Personnel
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2015
Page #: 64
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Setting the Operational Tone
Publication: Tactical Edge Spring 2015
Page #: 42
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, Tactical Operations
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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
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Leading Through Communication
Publication: Tactical Edge Fall 2014
Page #: 58
Subject(s): Command/Leadership
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Tactical Command and Leadership: Empowering and Effectively Defending Your Personnel
Publication: Tactical Edge Summer 2014
Page #: 22
Subject(s): Command/Leadership, General Topics
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Director's Message
Publication: Tactical Edge Winter 2013
Page #: 4
Subject(s): General Topics
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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
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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