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 Info and facts on 'Police'
Special district police tend to be security police (additional info and facts about security police) forces with little or no off-site authority.
United States Secret Service (The United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securit)
Apart from rapid response units, motor vehicles were rarely used except in rural districts (and even there bicycle (A wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals) s were more common).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/p/po/police.htm   (4644 words)

  
 Glenn Ignazio: Warfare Technology and Collaborative Engagements (Part 1 of 4)
He coordinated efforts between the U.S. Air Force, Marines, Army, Navy Special Warfare, British amphibious and Special Air Service teams regarding the ground order of battle, special operations and combat rescue.
Glenn is an experienced Special Operations and Combat Rescue pilot with the Air Force and the California Air National Guard.
His military experience encompasses strategic and tactical force employment, combat rescue, special operations and intelligence operations around the world.
www.military.com /NewContent/0,13190,Ignazio_012204,00.html   (1940 words)

  
 Sniper's skills keep buddies alive
They were also given special training using a contract instructor who is an expert combat shot (and retired officer).
The likes of George S. Patton spent their entire working lives in service to their country and preached effectivness in battle to the nth degree with out ever saying anything sick or pathological as you ascribe to those who were and are Men and who have secured for you your freedom.
His team was issued a couple of Dragunovs and special "Match" ammo for them, which they apparently used to good effect.
www.freerepublic.com /focus/f-news/1046820/posts   (3238 words)

  
 Naval Diving Unit (Singapore) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
NDU divers are also regularly sent overseas for training, in particular, with the US Army's elite Green Berets, US Navy SEAL and the British Special Air Service.
The Naval Diving Unit (NDU) is a special force of the Republic of Singapore Navy, and is regularly tasked in salvage operations, underwater mine demolition and commando-type warfare.
In 2001, naval officer Wong Foo Chan became the first foreigner to top his class in the Green Berets course, and received a commendation medal for this achievement.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Naval_Diving_Unit_(Singapore)   (164 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Safety - Asia - Nepal
Travelers should be aware that emergency services like evacuations and rescues from remote areas have been compromised by Maoist attacks on helicopters and airfields and the destruction of regular phone service in most trekking areas.
Maoist cadres also have engaged in a variety of guerrilla and terrorist tactics that have victimized, and in many cases brutalized, civilians.
Moreover, emergency helicopter evacuations may be impeded by restrictions limiting helicopter landings generally to locations where an armed police force with a contingent of at least 30 personnel is present.
www.worldworx.tv /safety/asia/nepal   (2739 words)

  
 Authors
As a member of Rescue One, he is an EMT, HazMat specialist, instructor of Rescue Systems I and II, confined space tech, blackmask certified diver and certified for surf and cliff rescue.
He is an adjunct instructor at Seattle Central Community College and teaches NFA courses in fire service leadership and fireground strategy and tactics.
He is a lead instructor for the SJFD Firefighter Rescue and Survival training, an instructor for the SJFD Recruit Academy and a past instructor for the SJFD Explorer Academy.
www.firenuggets.com /authors.htm   (8619 words)

  
 The Special Boat Service
The Unit was shortly reformed as 2 SBS, and in 1951 3 SBS was formed and the SRW section at Eastney renamed Special Boat Wing.
At the end of the Second World War, the Special Operations Group, in the Far East, was returned to the UK, but many stayed on and moved to non-amphibious units, because conventional commanders and politicians saw little use for Special Forces in the post-war Atomic Age.
The War Office Tactical Investigation Committee decided to raise and train short term, shallow penetration, Special Forces under the Royal Marines, while the other Special Forces' units were disbanded altogether.
www.britains-smallwars.com /main/SBS.htm   (2058 words)

  
 Industrial College of the Armed Forces Internet Site
He served his Army active duty tour with the Office of the Special Assistant for Strategic Mobility in the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and in the reserves he served with the Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service and HQ, 3rd Transportation Brigade (Railway).
She is a Certified Clinical Sociologist with specialization in conflict and organizations.
As Battalion Commander, she was responsible for producing all of the combat medical specialists for the Army.
www.ndu.edu /icaf/facstaff   (10728 words)

  
 NATO STARnet Defense Against Terrorism Information Node Search Results Page
This is a special division of Tactical Publications dedicated to the fight against terrorism, developed and maintained as www.HomelandSecurityUS.com, a division of Hagmann Investigative Services, Inc. We are comprised of a small contingent of experienced investigators known as Northeast Intelligence Services founded by veteran private investigator Douglas J. Hagmann.
We specialize in homes and additions designed to withstand severe storms and various threats, operate without local electrical power or water, and to sustain their occupants for an indefinite period of time.
United Dynamics Corp. presents this service for worldwide Law Enforcement agencies to utilize, plan and prepare in advance for; Expected high volume, high volatility shifts for general duty officers.
starnet.rta.nato.int /results.asp?node=1&topic=83   (6829 words)

  
 World War II Links on the Internet
LoneSentry.com has photos, articles, and research on the European Theater in World War II, including unit histories, intelligence bulletins, and the G.I. Stories series of 53 booklets on the Ground, Air, and Service Forces in the European Theater of Operations published by the Information and Education Division, ETOUSA in Paris during 1944 and 1945.
Naval Air War In The Pacific is a visual history of U.S. Navy and Marine air units in WWII Pacific.
United States Strategic Bombing Survey Summary Report (Pacific) 1 July 1946 and European from Chuck Anesi
history.acusd.edu /gen/ww2_links.html   (5070 words)

  
 Fire-Rescue - Special Weapons & Tactics Medic Unit
The Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue Department Special Weapons and Tactics Medic Unit (SWAT) was founded in October 2000 and increases the level of protection the Department provides to the citizens, employees and visitors in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
Fire-Rescue - Special Weapons and Tactics Medic Unit
SWAT medics give the fire-rescue and police departments the ability to rapidly provide life-saving service to sick or injured persons in areas otherwise not accessible to traditional paramedics.
info.ci.ftlaud.fl.us /fire-rescue/swatmedic.htm   (407 words)

  
 AlexandriaKY.org - Operations>Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
SWAT teams are used for many high risk operations such as arrest warrant service, drug search warrant service, hostage rescue, and barricaded subjects.
The Campbell Co. Special Operations Group trains for 10 hours per month, constantly honing their tactical and firearms skills, and is one of the better trained teams in the area.
In 2004, 3 Officers from the Cold Spring Police Dept. With this multi-agency unit, the team was re-named to the "Campbell Co. Special Operations Group" All the officers are trained in various tactical operations including dynamic and static entries, rappelling, explosive entry, and counter sniper.
www.alexandriaky.org /cgi-bin/police/publish/article_16.shtml   (152 words)

  
 IGN: SWAT 4
Developed by Irrational Games, SWAT 4 allows players to take control of a squad of up to five police officers tasked with performing dangerous operations such as high-risk arrests, hostage rescue and counter-terrorism.
As the unit's commander, players must follow authentic police tactics as they breach and clear a concrete jungle filled with armed felons and innocent bystanders alike.
The grand tactical series is back on the PC and this time in the hands of trusty Irrational Games.
pc.ign.com /objects/680/680038.html   (738 words)

  
 R. Lee Ermeys MAIL CALL Forum :: View topic - special forces [ Guest ]
JSOU's primary purpose is to teach the integrated and synergistic application of these service SOF functions in accordance with joint special operations doctrine and to ensure the future leaders of SOF understand the joint employment of this potent force to satisfy operational and strategic objectives.
A joint-staff headquarters designed to study special operations requirements and techniques; ensure interoperability and equipment standardization; plan and conduct joint special operations exercises and training; and develop joint special operations tactics.
But then I hear of Force Recon, Parajumpers (based on a Mail Call episode that said they were trained like special forces but their goal was rescue therefore much less politically influenced), Forward Air Combat Controllers (I read some about their work in "The Hunt for Bin Laden").
www.rleeermey.net /mailcallforum/viewtopic.php?t=4785   (1397 words)

  
 Point A to Point B
He coordinated efforts between the U.S. Air Force, Marines, Army, Navy Special Warfare, British amphibious and Special Air Service teams regarding the ground order of battle, special operations and combat rescue.
During Operation Enduring Freedom he was sent to the Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTF-SWA) Combined Air operations Center (CAOC) and assisted in planning the special instructions (SPINS) for combat rescue and special operations in Afghanistan.
Glenn is an experienced Special Operations and Combat Rescue pilot with the Air Force and the California Air National Guard.
www.military.com /NewContent/0,13190,Ignazio_092304,00.html   (1692 words)

  
 Military.com Content
Special Tactics operators were instrumental in the rescue of two Air Force pilots shot down during Operation Allied Force in Kosovo and most recently in securing airfields and calling air strikes in Afghanistan.
Instead of being commanded by the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Marines retained control over their MEUs, arguing that they were needed in order to perform the service's basic mission to project U.S. military power from the sea.
Special Tactics can conduct personnel recovery missions, collect intelligence and provide terminal guidance for attacks against valuable enemy targets.
www.military.com /Content/MoreContent1?file=AS_specops   (974 words)

  
 US Park Police Special Forces Text
This special Unit also provides search and rescue services and assists in securing areas prior to the arrival of the President, Vice President, and visiting Heads of State.
aintaining order during demonstrations, special events, and other planned and unplanned events and emergencies, the Special Forces Branch is also responsible for providing Presidential security and dignitary escort.
This Unit acts as the liaison with the National Park Service during these special events and also works closely with U.S. Secret Service in setting up security details for the President of the United States and Heads of State.
www.nps.gov /uspp/tspecial.htm   (386 words)

  
 Military.com Content
Special Tactics operators were instrumental in the rescue of two Air Force pilots shot down during Operation Allied Force in Kosovo and most recently in securing airfields and calling air strikes in Afghanistan.
Instead of being commanded by the U.S. Special Operations Command, the Marines retained control over their MEUs, arguing that they were needed in order to perform the service's basic mission to project U.S. military power from the sea.
Special Tactics can conduct personnel recovery missions, collect intelligence and provide terminal guidance for attacks against valuable enemy targets.
www.military.com /Content/MoreContent1?file=AS_specops   (386 words)

  
 State Protection Group
Established in 1991, the SPG rationalised the resources of the Special Weapons and Operations Section (SWOS), the Witness Security Unit, Regional Tactical Response Groups and the Rescue Squad.
The SPSU officers also attend an annual training camp organised by the School of Operational Safety and Tactics Unit to maintain a consistency in their training levels.
The SPG was established to deal with extraordinary situations which present a danger to members of the public or the Service.
www.policensw.com /info/gen/spg.html   (585 words)

  
 Resident Evil - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Raccoon City's elite S.T.A.R.S. (Special Tactics and Rescue Service, sometimes also referred as Special Tactics and Rescue Squad) are dispatched to investigate strange and gruesome murders outside the city in the surrounding Arklay Mountain and Raccoon Forest area.
Alpha team is sent out to rescue Bravo team and to continue the investigation into the number of grisly murders near the vicinity of Raccoon Forest.
The fourth scenario is a modified version the Raccoon City Police Department, which first appeared in Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Resident_Evil   (585 words)

  
 Factsheets : Pararescuemen : Pararescuemen
Air Force Special Operations Command's pararescuemen, also known as PJs, are the only Department of Defense specialty specifically trained and equipped to conduct conventional or unconventional rescue operations.
A Special Tactics team frequently operates with Navy SEALs, Army Rangers and Special Forces in airfield seizures and personnel recovery missions in hostile territory.
Without pararescuemen, thousands of service members and civilians would have been unnecessarily lost in past conflicts and natural disasters.
www.af.mil /factsheets/factsheet.asp?fsID=177   (796 words)

  
 Welcome to CCT/Online
Combat Controllers are Special Tactics Operators who establish assault zones, while simultaneously providing; Air Traffic Control, Fire Support and Command and Control communications in the joint arena.
The CCTs provide a unique capability and deploy with joint air and ground forces in the execution of Direct Action, Counter-terrorism, Foreign Internal Defense, Humanitarian Assistance, Special Reconnaissance, Austere Airfield, and Combat Search and Rescue operations."
"Combat Controllers (CCT) are ground combat forces assigned to Special Tactics Squadrons within the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
www.usafcct.com /main.htm   (279 words)

  
 SWAT - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics; originally Special Weapons Assault Team) is a specialized paramilitary police unit in many United States police departments, which is trained to perform dangerous operations.
The officers will be briefed on the mission: the kind of mission (such as warrant service, arresting a suspect, hostage rescue, or barricaded subjects), the physical layout of the target (the architecture of any buildings involved, for example), any available intelligence on the target, and the actual tactical plan to be used.
SWAT teams are equipped with specialized firearms including submachine guns, carbines, tear gas, concussion grenades, and high-powered rifles for marksmen (snipers).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/SWAT   (2044 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: United States Border Patrol
The Border Patrol has a variety of tactical teams, which are trained in special tactics, to respond to unusual occurrences of a high risk nature.
BORSTAR (Border Patrol Search Trauma And Rescue) - This group is very active in the Arizona desert, striving to rescue illegal aliens in distress.
The Office of Personnel Management or OPM is the United States government agency which serves to manage the civil service of the United States by the recruitment of qualified personnel into and the administration of their careers as part of the United States Civil Service.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/United-States-Border-Patrol   (1315 words)

  
 content.3.5.html
Each unit is trained in counter-terrorism tactics, service-assisted or protected evacuation, entry from the air and sea, maritime point of entry, and combat search and rescue.
Members of the 4th Battalion (Commando) make up the East unit and the West unit is made up of Special Air Service soldiers.
The Tactical Assault Group is divided into two units, East and West.
www.cnn.com /SPECIALS/2003/iraq/interactive/special.operations/content.3.5.html   (77 words)

  
 Joint Task Force 2
CAT A. Special Operations Assaulter (SOA) who are directly employable in the tactical aspects of counter-terrorist and hostage rescue and other high value tasks.
JTF2 is the unit responsible for federal level counter-terrorist/hostage rescue operations.
Its mandate demands personnel who possess very specific personal attributes and capabilities and who can be trained to perform a diverse range of unique tactics, techniques and skills.
www.army.forces.gc.ca /1asg_hq/BPSO/JTF2.htm   (77 words)

  
 Training
Tennessee Tactical Police and Paramedic Association - We provide training opportunities in special techniques and tactics to police and medical specialists who would potentially be involved in critical incidents that exceed the capabilities of general first responders.
Police Training Academy - The Academy provides basic police training to qualified civilians and police recruits and in-service training to sworn police officers.
Investigative Training Group, Inc. (FL) - Providing seminars and specialized consultations covering the topics of criminal investigation, crime scene investigation, police photography and all aspects of fingerprint identification.
www.ezresult.com /Society/Law/LawEnforcement/Training   (77 words)

  
 RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT)
Depending on the circumstances, ERTs work as a separate unit or in cooperation with other RCMP special operations units including Tactical Troops, Proceeds of Crime, Drug Enforcement, Police Service Dog Teams, and Protective Services.
Since then, ERTs have borrowed and modified tactics used in SWAT and military operations and combined them with police techniques to create an all-purpose and highly adaptable law enforcement team.
The highly specialized skills of ERT members prepare them for resolving matters involving armed aggression and resistance, such as:
www.rcmp.ca /ert/ert_e.htm   (319 words)

  
 The Forest Haven -> Albert Wesker
It was later that Wesker went off on his own to form S.T.A.R.S, the Special Tactics and Rescue Service.
History: When Wesker was 18, he joined Umbrella Corp. and was assigned to work alongside William Birkin in the Arklay Research Lab.
Together, they recruited Joseph Frost, Brad Vickers, Jill Valentine, and Chris Redfield.
www.zeldacentral.net /forum/index.php?showtopic=7306&view=getnewpost   (319 words)

  
 GameSpot Forums - General Games Discussion - Some random residentevil knowledge
In 1996 Wesker joined the local police force and set up STARS (Special Tactics and Rescue Service), an all-purpose highly trained urban police unit that was created in response to the growing threats of terrorism and crime in Raccoon City.
Wesker faked his death and absconded with the combat data with the intention of selling it to the highest bidder.
Born in 1960 Albert Wesker became a trainee researcher at the Umbrella Training Facility in 1976.
www.gamespot.com /forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=24151547   (2346 words)

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