When you start looking at helmets, which I covered in part 1 of this series, you should to start looking at hearing protection. Even if your SWAT team already has hearing protection, it is a good idea to at least consider your future hearing protection/communication needs so that you do not buy a helmet that…
This is going to be a series of posts about head mounted equipment for SWAT teams. I am going to talk a little more about concepts and less about specific brands. I am also going to answer some of the questions you may have if you are making a purchase for your team or yourself….
It is common these days to talk negatively about the militarization of police. How, it is bad for communities to be policed by departments that have military equipment and tactics. On the contrary, a properly trained police force that is ‘militarized’ is good for communities, the police, and criminals. Some Situations Require Militarized Tactics…
I have been through a lot of personal gear, most of it expensive (on a cop’s salary anyway). All of it I have paid for. I have definitely wasted my hard earned money on some quality equipment that has not lived up to its advertising. What follows is a guide to use when selecting equipment…
Very early in my SWAT career I was promoted into a senior leadership position. I had less than three years on the team but I was the most experienced team member (yes, the team was in shambles) and there was no one of higher rank that was a better choice. In a very short period of…
