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McArdle, David Q., David Rasumoff, and John Kolman. "Integration of Emergency Medical Services and Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams: The Emergence of the Tactically Trained Medic." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 7, no. 3 (September 1992): 285–88. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x00039650.
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AbstractThe emphasis of training for paramedics that function in the civilian sector in the United States has focused on the management of blunt trauma. The personal risks they face generally are the result of accidents or public health threats. The management of penetrating trauma under the threat of intentional personal harm is a different matter.Law enforcement agencies have responded to the threat of apprehending heavily armed felons by forming special units highly trained in military-style, small-unit tactics. To provide care in this special environment, and support a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team in fulfilling its mission, there is a requirment for a unique body of knowledge and special skills. (Prehospital care providers with at least emergency medical technician [EMT] skills and SWAT training will be referred to as tactical medics.)
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Cyr, K., Rosemary Ricciardelli, and Dale Spencer. "Militarization of police: a comparison of police paramilitary units in Canadian and the United States." International Journal of Police Science & Management 22, no. 2 (January 21, 2020): 137–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1461355719898204.
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In comparison with Canada, the more pronounced ability to acquire special weapons and tactics (SWAT) equipment in the United States suggests the resulting proliferation of SWAT teams with adequate material resources is likely to continue. This proliferation has stimulated media and public discourses against the “militarization” of police. In Canada, however, the amalgamation of SWAT teams has led to increased standardization in SWAT training, member specialization and protocols of applied practice. We argue that, in comparison with the United States, the proliferation of paramilitary activity is limited in the Canadian policing landscape by public safety governance structures, acquisition processes, and judicial scrutiny. In consequence, Canadian police services are better positioned than their counterparts in the United States to withstand the public scrutiny tied to police tactical responses.
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Bloshchynskyi, Ihor. "Peculiarities of Professional Training of the us Border Patrol Special Operations Group’s Agents." Comparative Professional Pedagogy 7, no. 3 (September 26, 2017): 42–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/rpp-2017-0034.
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Abstract Professional training of the agents of the US Border Patrol Special Operations Groups has been substantiated in the article. Special attention has been paid to revealing Selection and Training Course (STC) of the Border Patrol Tactical Unit (BORTAC) and the Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue Unit (BORSTAR). It has been determined that BORTAC STC lasts over a month and candidates who pass the initial testing must then complete a timed, six-mile ruck march with a weighted pack, swimming, treading water and drown-proofing. As indicated in the article, in case of successful completion of the testing phase, candidates undergo weeks of intense training in tactics and airmobile operations, operational planning and weapon skills. As mentioned further, BORSTAR STC foresees a physical abilities test: a minimum of 7 pull-ups, 40 push-ups, 60 sit-ups (in 2 minutes), 1,5 mile run in 11 minutes or less, and a 250-yard swim. The following disciplines are taught during the course: the basic incident management system and incident command system, technical rescue framing, land navigation, tactical medicine framing, swift-water rescue technician framing etc. Besides, the curricula of such disciplines as “Tactics and special training”, “Topography”, “Weapons practice", “Tactical medicine", “Physical framing” (104 academic hours and 88 hours of classrooms lessons) for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine mobile forces framing have been presented. The SBGSU mobile personnel framing program lies in a thorough study of the specifics of service management and carrying out of service duties, as well as learning of the SBGSU mobile units ’ personnel actions during protection of the state border, personal security and the use of force. The main objective of the framing course is to acquire the special knowledge and practical skills necessary for performing the main tasks on the state border protection, which are prescribed by professional duties. At the same time, the focus is made on the practical component of the actions of the border guards. In addition, they improve knowledge and skills during the framing process.
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Dobrin, Adam, Seth W. Fallik, and Brian P. Mello. "SWAT Unit Proactive Search Warrant Deployments: A Mixed Effects Model Exploration." Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 14, no. 3 (December 24, 2018): 792–804. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/police/pay100.
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Abstract This research examines American police operations by Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) units. In this study, SWAT unit proactive search warrant deployments in Maryland over a 4-year period (2010–13) were analysed to see if they were influenced by violent crime rates, property crimes rates, vice crime rates, and the number of sworn law enforcement officers across four models (two random effects and fixed effects models). The results reveal an inverse relationship between proactive vice type arrests and SWAT unit proactive search warrant deployments. The results are discussed as they inform SWAT unit policies in a democracy.
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Berezniak, A., Т. Dudnik, and O. Zakutko. "THE MAIN TEST RESULTS OF THE MI-2MSB HELICOPTER EQUIPPED WITH THE EXPERIMENTAL SYSTEM OF SMALL ARMS AND SERIES-PRODUCED SYSTEM OF UNGUIDED MISSILE ARMAMENT." Наукові праці Державного науково-дослідного інституту випробувань і сертифікації озброєння та військової техніки, no. 6 (December 30, 2020): 26–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.37701/dndivsovt.6.2020.03.
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The summarized results of special tests of the Mi-2MSB helicopter equipped with the experimental system of 12,7 mm small arms (as a part with series-produced machine guns NSVT-12,7) and the serial system of unguided missile armament (NAR type C-8) are presented. The actual volume of assessments of inspections and work performed during the tests is given.
According to the results of processing the test materials, it was determined that the tactical range of the Mi-2MSB helicopter with the installed weapons system and boxes for collecting spent units (in the design provided for testing) at a takeoff mass of 3700 kg, at an altitude of not more than 300 m during combat mission in the area of the target for 5 minutes and the remaining fuel on the landing of 100 liters is (not less):
version of combat equipment 2 × B8V8MSB (payload - 16 NAR) - 190 km;
version of combat equipment 2 × NSVT-12.7 (payload - 600 rounds) - 200 km;
version of combat equipment 2 × B8V8MSB + 2 × NSVT-12.7 (payload - 16 NAR and 600 rounds) - 155
The results of special tests practically showed that the Mi-2MSB helicopter, equipped with an aviation weapon system, in addition to the functional tasks defined for the basic Mi-2MSB helicopter, is able to provide:
training and maintenance of skills for flight crew in the practical application of unguided aviation weapons and gun armaments in all types of maneuvering, defined by the tactics of army aviation;
accomplishment of certain tasks on air support of columns of troops on the march and fire missions on destruction of enemy manpower, single unarmored and lightly armored targets such as car, armored personnel carrier, infantry fighting vehicle, boat,
The main combat and functional capabilities in the actual operating conditions confirmed by the results of special tests as well as their validation of specified requirements make it possible (after eliminating the shortcomings identified in the test), to allow operation of Mi-2MSB helicopter in the entire operating range of heights and speeds equipped with aircraft weapons as part of the unguided missile system (NAR type C-8) and small arms system (as part of the series-produced machine guns NSVT-12.7)).
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Hallikainen, Juhana, and Vesa Lund. "A National Model for Tactical Emergency Medical Support in Finland." Prehospital and Disaster Medicine 34, s1 (May 2019): s13. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1049023x19000463.
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Introduction:Tactical Emergency Medical Response (TEMS) originated in the 1990s in Finland. It is a nationally standardized joint-effort with EMS and police special units, such as SWAT.Aim:To describe a national system of TEMS in Finland.Methods:In Finland, TEMS is a national response system of specially trained paramedics and pre-hospital doctors, working normally in HEMS or a local physician staffed rapid response car. There is a two-tier selection to get accepted in the basic course. The police run background checks for all participants before they are accepted to the course. The course itself is four days and it covers the basics of police tactics, protective gear, penetrating wounds, evacuation, etc. After graduating from the basic course, the paramedic/doctor is qualified to participate in missions. Although healthcare professionals are involved, a TEMS mission is under the police command and is used as one of the police’s special teams to operate in areas where normal EMS cannot be allowed for safety reasons. TEMS does not carry any weapons. The Police provide the teams with the same protective equipment that the SWAT/CTU has. After some years, there is a three-day refresher course for active TEMS service. In this course, the main training points are working in austere environments, such as helicopters, boats, and in urban environments wearing civilian clothing. Police pay for the usage of TEMS in missions, but they do not pay for training days.Results:TEMS has good national coverage. In 2017, there were 131 TEMS activations. The normal response to a mission is a team of one or two TEMS operators.Discussion:TEMS has achieved good national coverage and is deployed often. TEMS has also channeled information and training, such as TECC, to normal EMS personnel and raised their preparedness as well.
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Mammadov, R. А. "The application of special operations forces combat tactics." Proceeding "Bulletin MILF" 58, no. 2 (June 15, 2024): 92–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.56132/2791-3368.2024.2-49-08.
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Special Operations Forces (SOF) are pivotal assets in contemporary military endeavors, undertaking missions demanding precision, stealth, and adaptability. This article scrutinizes the critical imperative of refining combat tactics for SOF units. It delineates multifaceted strategies for tactical enhancement, including rigorous training regimes and immersive simulation exercises. Moreover, it emphasizes the integration of cutting-edge technologies, such as advanced weaponry, surveillance systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and cyber capabilities, to augment situational awareness and mission efficacy. Effective collaboration and information sharing among diverse military branches and intelligence agencies are underscored as indispensable for maximizing operational impact. By perpetually evolving their tactics, SOF units can adeptly navigate the intricate dynamics of modern warfare, effectively countering emerging threats and ensuring mission success in today's ever-evolving security milieu. The article explores the importance of enhancing the application of combat tactics for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in modern military operations. It discusses various strategies for tactical improvement, including training and simulation, integration of technology, collaboration, and information sharing among different branches of the military and intelligence agencies. By continuously refining and innovating their tactics, SOF units can stay ahead of emerging threats and achieve mission success with greater efficiency and precision in today's dynamic security landscape.
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Avdija, Avdi S. "Special Weapons and Tactics operations." Policing: An International Journal 41, no. 5 (October 1, 2018): 651–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/pijpsm-11-2016-0161.
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to test the effects of differential police training on hostage rescue effectiveness. More specifically, this study looks at the types of police trainings that are the most effective in preparing Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers in dealing with hostage rescue situations. Design/methodology/approach This study employs a cross-sectional design. The analyses are based on a national sample of 341 law enforcement agencies, which employed at least 50 sworn officers. Findings To improve the SWAT response effectiveness in hostage rescue situations, this study shows that two factors play a significant role, namely, the training for hostage rescue situations and an increase in the average training hours per month. Among the types of trainings that were thought to be effective but did not show a significant effect in this present study were training for crowd control/civil unrest, having military training, and training for building searches. Practical implications Increased training hours specifically designed to address hostage situations increases the likelihood of successful hostage extractions. Thus, police departments should have specific training hours set aside for hostage situations. Originality/value This study attempts to identify specific types of police trainings that have a positive effect on improving SWAT effectiveness in dealing with hostage situations. There is a very limited number of research works on SWAT operations. This study, therefore, adds to this very limited research area of policing.
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Fuhrmann, Sven, Nevada J. Smith, Mark Holzbach, and Terry Nichols. "Investigating Geospatial Holograms for Special Weapons and Tactics Teams." Cartographic Perspectives, no. 63 (June 1, 2009): 5–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.14714/cp63.156.
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Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams rely heavily on collecting and applying geospatial intelligence. Traditional two-dimensional mapping products might limit or hinder successful operations by not showing important three-dimensional information of the terrain and its natural and/or human-built objects. Geospatial holograms are able to display these three dimensional spatial features to users without requiring special eyewear or using complex viewing technologies. A point light source is all that is required to make the imagery visible. Before introducing geospatial holograms into the SWAT domain, where lives are at potential risk, a series of usefulness, acceptance, and usability tests need to be performed. One of the key geospatial hologram design requirements identified for SWAT incidents was support for effective route planning and wayfinding. This paper will report about a first pilot study that investigated and compared wayfinding performance of SWAT teams using both traditional 2D imagery and geospatial holograms. Our initial research indicates that geospatial holograms could enhance SWAT operations, especially in multi-story environments. In the pilot study geospatial holograms were positively reviewed by SWAT team members and were described as a technology that should be further explored.
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Dachkovskyi, Vоlodymyr. "Methodology of explanation of tactical and technical requirements for means of evacuation of weapons and military equipment." Journal of Scientific Papers "Social development and Security" 10, no. 3 (June 30, 2020): 104–13. http://dx.doi.org/10.33445/sds.2020.10.3.9.
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The main impact force of ground troops is the hard weapons and military equipment, that is why the loss of one of them is always painful for any army in the world The basic combat weapons and military equipment (high-precision samples of weapons and military equipment) are too expensive to destroy damaged vehicles or leave them on the battlefield. Realizing this, the special vehicles were created for the evacuation of this type of weapons and military equipment – armored repair and evacuation vehicle, which are designed to evacuate from the battlefield damaged and stuck tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, self-propelled artillery system and other units of equipment, even out of the probable enemy fire.
Taking into account the analysis of the development of evacuation means which are in the service of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the armed forces of the leading countries of the world, in this work the method of substantiation of tactical and technical requirements for means of evacuation of damaged weapons and military equipment is proposed. The essence of this method is to distribute the means of evacuation by mass and size, by type of mover, by the method of moving the damaged sample, by the level of application.
The formation of requirements is aimed at the transition of evacuation means and basic models of weapons and military equipment to unified basic platforms of the modular type. The implementation of these platforms will make it possible to install various types of special modules of evacuation means (material-handling, load-lifting, etc.) and modules of samples of weapons and special equipment.
The application of this metodology will provide an opportunity to obtain technical outlines of evacuation tools for different levels of the hierarchy, taking into account the scope of tasks assigned to them.
Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Special weapons and tactics unites"
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Hollins, Robert Norvell III. "Discrimination and Nepotism Within Police Specialty Units." PDXScholar, 2002. https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/3094.
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A career as a police officer has served as a legitimate avenue for many Black Americans to elevate themselves from numerous low paying less prestigious jobs, to a more respectable better paying secured occupation that has a higher social economic status. The general perception related to the civil service position of a police officer, suggests that it is an occupation which should offer an environment free from discrimination and nepotism, thereby allowing fair treatment and equal access for advancement to all individuals employed within the police organization.
The concept of a police organization that offers fair treatment and equal access for advancement to all of its employees in a climate that is free from discrimination and nepotism is the subject of considerable skepticism among many black police officers.
Police departments throughout the United States of America have been challenged by a highly visible accusation of discrimination and nepotism in regards to the selection process and the police personnel selected to become members of elite police specialty units.
This thesis traces the historical involvement of black police officers in The United States and their progression to obtain equality and fair treatment as police officers within the law enforcement community.
This thesis examines the racial demographics of eighteen (18) police departments located in various sections of the United States and the racial demographics of the elite police specialty units which are incorporated within each police department.
In addition, this thesis will analyze collected data from the police departments that participated in the study and determine if the minority representation within each of the police department's elite police specialty units is equal to the general population which the police departments serve and proportionate to the minority representation within the police department.
Finally, this thesis will examine data identifying Black American's representation in significant areas of the criminal justice system, thus analyzing the correlation between Black American's over-representation in the criminal components of the criminal justice system and their under-representation within police departments and elite police specialty units.
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Denton, William F., Lyle P. Ainsworth, and Jonathan C. Byrom. "The Advanced Security Operations Corporation special weapons and tactics initiative: a business plan." Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10945/9893.
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MBA Professional ReportThe purpose of this MBA Project is to investigate and provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of affairs with regard to the privatized security industry. The project focuses on a business plan that will cover three phases for a start-up company to enter the private security market. The purpose of Advanced Security Operations Corporation (ASOC) is to enter and profit from the growing Privatized Military Industry (PMI) trend. This proposal looks at establishing a network of centralized SWAT teams whose sole mission is to train and conduct SWAT operations. These teams will greatly increase the chance of success and minimize casualties, while greatly reducing cost. ASOC will use collaborative efforts with local, state and national law enforcement agencies in order to maximize this innovative and value-added plan. The goal of government should be to drastically reduce the cost of redundant and inefficient services. By following the trend to outsource services and create a privately run and centrally located SWAT Team, the local, state, and federal government can create a long term capability that is less expensive, yet has a greater capability for mission success. The costeffectiveness and problems/solutions that would face such an endeavor are the focus of this project.
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Keeler, Jason M. "The Effect of Tactical Tasks and Gear on Muscle Activation of SWAT Officers." UKnowledge, 2014. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/19.
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Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officers constitute a subgroup of specialized law enforcement officers that perform a variety of tactical operations while wearing approximately 40 kg of tactical gear. Lower back pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal injury suffered by SWAT officers. Tactical gear places significant stress on the lower back. Thus, it is important to quantify the effect that tactical gear has on muscle activation levels of torso musculature while performing occupational tasks. Electromyography was evaluated on 20 male subjects (age: 34.7±4.5 yr.; height: 1.79±.10 m; body mass: 91.53±17.32 kg; mass of gear: 13.82±1.90 kg) while performing four tactical tasks (standing, rifle walk, sitting, & shield walk) with and without gear. Electromyography was evaluated bilaterally on the erector spinae, rectus abdominis, and external oblique muscles. The dominant erector spinae (mean delta: +0.16%) and external oblique (mean delta: -0.124%) demonstrated significant changes in muscle activation with the addition of gear, which may indicate increased spinal compression. There were also trends of increased co-activation of core musculature with the addition of gear. The rifle walk and shield walk task mean muscle activations were significantly higher than the standing and sitting tasks. The shield walk produced the highest mean activations for each muscle. Physical training for SWAT officers should emphasize exercises that simulate task-specific movement patterns without gear to decrease the spinal compression associated with load carriage.
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Ko, Wen-Tien, and 柯文典. "The relationship between physical fitness and shooting performance in Special Weapons and Tactics." Thesis, 2017. http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/02186662763133428925.
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The stability, coordination, and balance ability when holding the gun of the police officers that may be correlated to pistol shooting accuracy. Whether the Special weapons and tactics (SWAT) are in better physical fitness to have higher accuracy of pistol shooting needs further investigated. Moreover, this information may provide the training guide for the police officers and for SWAT selection. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between physical fitness and pistol shooting performance in SWAT, and find out the differences compare to the general police officers. Hope to find out the correlation physical fitness factors in shooting performance. Fifteen SWAT and 13 general male healthy police officers were recruited in current study. They are between the ages of 22-50 years old and have carried out the outside duties more than 1 year. The upper limb muscle strength and endurance, the index of regulating autonomic nervous system-heart rate variability (HRV), balance ability are the testing physical fitness parameters and find out their correlation to pistol shooting performance of SWAT and general police officers. The results showed that the SWAT group were significantly better than the general group only in the shooting performance (83.6 points vs. 68.7 points) and grip strength (52.1kg vs.47.4kg), and the others including heart rate variability, upper limb muscle strength and balance ability were no significant difference between groups. Moreover, the BMI and elbow flexion torque in the SWAT group showed a considerable degree of relationship to the shooting performance. The ratio of low frequency and high frequency of heart rate variability showed significant correlation with shooting performance in the general group. Moreover, the radial deviation torque of the wrist joint in general group almost reached significant correlation with the shooting performance. The physical fitness of the SWAT group was better than in general group only in grip strength in the testing parameters. The better shooting performance in SWAT may highly correlate to their training way and group selections. Moreover, the physical fitness in these two groups may have different effect in the shooting performance.
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Booysen, Roland. "Specialised units in the SAPS : a case study of the waterwing in Gauteng." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2607.
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DissertationThis dissertation analyses the effectiveness of specialised units within the South African Police Services as exemplified by the Gauteng Waterwing Unit. Factors influencing the effectiveness are analysed, and the advisability of making these units permanent units within the South African Police Services structure is evaluated. Different policing styles are discussed with regard to their effectiveness in different situations and their applicability in the water policing context. Possible corrective actions to reduce the influence of factors hindering service delivery are proposed. The analyses were accomplished by examination of the literature supplemented by practical field observations and interviews.
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Books on the topic "Special weapons and tactics unites"
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Halberstadt, Hans. SWAT team: Police special weapons and tactics. Osceola, WI, USA: Motorbooks International, 1994.
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Joe, Boyd, ed. Modern law enforcement: Weapons & tactics. Northbrook, IL: DBI Books, 1987.
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1940-, Phillips Peter W., and Dantzker Mark L. 1958-, eds. Policing and special units. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2005.
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Commission, Ontario Police. Review of tactical units, 1989. [Ottawa: Ministry of the Solicitor General, 1989.
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Tom, Ferguson. Modern law enforcement: Weapons & tactics. 2nd ed. Northbrook, Ill: DBI Books, 1991.
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M, McCarthy Ronald, ed. The management of police specialized tactical units. 2nd ed. Springfield, Ill: CHARLES C THOMAS, 2008.
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Jones, Tony L. SWAT leadership and tactical planning: The SWAT operatro's guide to combat law enforcement. Boulder, Colo: Paladin Press, 1996.
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Carlos, Hathcock, Pocket Books, and Copyright Paperback Collection (Library of Congress), eds. Police sniper. New York: Pocket Books, 1993.
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Dodson, Bill. The sharp end: Inside the high-risk world of Australia's tactical law enforcers. Sydney: Macmillan, 2001.
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Zhongguo te jing dui. Xi'an: Shanxi ren min chu ban she, 1991.
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Miller, Abraham H. "SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics): The Tactical Link in Hostage Negotiations." In Terrorism and Hostage Negotiations, 61–81. Routledge, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780429308642-4.
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Felker-Kantor, Max. "The Year of the Cop." In Policing Los Angeles, 43–63. University of North Carolina Press, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.5149/northcarolina/9781469646831.003.0003.
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The LAPD’s postwar model of policing routinely served as a standard for departments across the country. Backed by federal Law Enforcement Assistance Administration funds and support from newly elected law-and-order governor Ronald Reagan, the LAPD led the way in bolstering its paramilitary function through riot control plans, the use of helicopters, and the invention of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams, which was quickly adopted by other departments. At the same time, the department sought to legitimize the iron fist with the velvet glove of community relations and improved officer training. As this chapter shows, the LAPD engaged in a process of militarization and enhanced its martial capacity while expanding its reach through community relations programs.
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Travis, Donald S. "Civil-Military Relations Post-9/11." In Landpower in the Long War, 61–82. University Press of Kentucky, 2019. http://dx.doi.org/10.5810/kentucky/9780813177571.003.0005.
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Post-9/11 civil-military challenges associated with sustained military operations against assorted enemies in Afghanistan, Yemen, Somalia, and other regions around the world are examined through the Clausewitzian concept known as the "paradoxical trinity" of the people, the military establishment, and the civilian government. As America's wars are conducted by a consortium of land forces that General Peter Schoomaker once characterized as a "new strategic triad" composed of the Army and Marines with Special Operations Forces (SOF), the Clausewitzian framework is employed to help reassess three interrelated lessons drawn from the Vietnam War: the legality of war, the use of advanced weapons and their associated strategies, and the persistent debates over how best to employ military power focused on conventional versus unconventional forces' roles, missions, and tactics. Potential futures of landpower and civil-military relations are identified and discussed to challenge current political and military policies and stimulate further inquiry.
Reports on the topic "Special weapons and tactics unites"
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Denton, William F., Jonathan C. Byrom, and Lyle P. Ainsworth. The Advanced Security Operations Corporation Special Weapons and Tactics Initiative: A Business Plan. Fort Belvoir, VA: Defense Technical Information Center, December 2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.21236/ada429442.
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