King, Brian
Own the Error, Lead the Fix: Tactical Leadership That Evolves

This session challenges tactical leaders to confront a critical reality: mistakes that go unaddressed will be repeated, and repetition in high-risk environments carries real consequences. Focusing on accountability, adaptation, and continuous improvement, this one-hour presentation explores how leaders at every level can identify recurring errors, conduct honest and productive after-action reviews, and implement meaningful corrections that improve team performance. Attendees will learn how to foster a culture where mistakes are acknowledged without hesitation; feedback is expected, and lessons learned are turned into tangible changes in training, planning, and execution. The emphasis is clear: leaders who own errors and actively lead the fix create teams that evolve, while those who ignore them accept unnecessary risk.

Brian King - Bio
Brian King has swerved with The Pennsylvania State Police from from1998-2023. He retired as a Corporal in July 2023. He was also a member of their tactical team since 2006. As a SERT (Special Emergency Response Team) member, he became a team leader in 2008, followed by an Assistant Coordinator in 2010. He was a Less Lethal Instructor, Chemical Agent Instructor, Firearms Instructor, and Explosive Breacher while still committing to my T.L. and Assistant Coordinator duties. He received The Pennsylvania State Police Purple Heart Award in 2013. He also received the PATOA Operator of the Year award in 2015.