Swat Leadership and Tactical Planning : The Swat Operator's Guide to Combat Law Enforcement [Paperback]

Tony L. Jones (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873648978 | ISBN-13: 978-0873648974 | Publication Date: September 1, 1996

Veteran SWAT cop Tony Jones lays out the essential elements of planning and carrying out tactical SWAT operations. Covers mission analysis, obstacle breaching, light-armored vehicle use, fire and maneuver, target recon, hostage/suspect/team considerations and more.

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About the Author

Tony L. Jones has more than 13 years experience in law enforcement and 23 in the military. He has a degree in criminal justice from Ohio University and has published four books and more than 60 articles on law enforcement related topics. Currently, he is a staff writer for The Police Shield newsletter.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873648978
• ISBN-13: 978-0873648974
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #737,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fully meeting the title, September 29, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Swat Leadership and Tactical Planning : The Swat Operator's Guide to Combat Law Enforcement (Paperback)

I just finished the book on one sitting. Well written text on basics. Allthough author seems to have quite a bit of experience on SWATing I would have hoped for somewhat deeper look. Especially on rehersing a team and on a reallife planing. What kind of tacticts have proven to work etc.

Book covers all the basics on planning and considering of a operation, but teamleader should be past all that basic information when starting to operate. Part dealing with the Chain of comand and operational aspects on command post was enlightening. Overall quite nice little book and well written. Somewhat deeper look on to the reallife tactics through examples would be appreciated.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for a beginner but too basic for experienced leaders, January 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Swat Leadership and Tactical Planning : The Swat Operator's Guide to Combat Law Enforcement (Paperback)

I read the book cover to cover and didn't find too much that I didn't know already. The book did cover alot of basics that someone new to a SWAT environment would benefit from. It is a good "refresher" book for the SWAT leader.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good guide, November 19, 2001

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Jacob Uys (ABU DHABI United Arab Emirates) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swat Leadership and Tactical Planning : The Swat Operator's Guide to Combat Law Enforcement (Paperback)

Very well written. The author is obviously experienced in this field. The content is basic and more areas could have been covered. The areas dealt with in this book is well presented and will be of great use to any SWAT leader or instructor. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to the next by the same author.