In this episode, Jerry Bradshaw and Brad Smith discuss:
Brad’s professional journey to becoming one of the leading subject matter experts on SWAT and K9. The S.K.I.D.D.S. and CATS programs at K9TacOps. The differences between civilian SWAT and military canine units. Major tactical errors Brad sees regularly in tactical deployments.
Key Takeaways:
A patrol operation and a SWAT operation should be the same as far as how you search. Take what you learn in classes, then go back and teach others in your department. Keep everything slow and deliberate – it is safer for everyone involved in a search. Never stop learning – things are evolving and changing and there is always something new that can be learned.
"You’ve got to do some sort of socialization before you jump right into the searches." — Brad Smith
Connect with Brad:
Website: K9TacOps.com
Book: K9 Tactical Operations for Patrol and SWAT & K9’s in the Courtroom
Get Jerry's book Controlled Aggression on Amazon.com
Contact Jerry:
Website: controlledaggressionpodcast.com
Tarheel Canine Training: www.tarheelcanine.com
Youtube: tarheelcanine
Twitter: @tarheelcanine
Instagram: @tarheelk9
Facebook: TarheelCanineTraining
Protection Sports Website: psak9.org
Patreon: patreon.com/controlledaggression
Train Hard, train smart, be safe.
Show notes by Podcastologist Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie
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