Warwick PD SWAT Team Participate In Operation Green Shield
Posted on: 2004-12-03
On November 9, 2004, the Warwick Police Department SWAT Team participated in a mock and simulated exercise, Code Name Green Shield. The exercise was the first of it’s kind in the country, and was closely watched nationally according to TSA and RIEMA, who organized and developed the exercise.
The scenario had a group of suspected terrorists […]
RITOA Conducts Second Police Patrol Rifle School
The Rhode Island Tactical Officers Association (RITOA), conducted a three day Police Patrol Rifle School in September of 2004. This course has been designed to certify Police Officers in the use of the Police Patrol Rifle, and enhance the knowledge and deployment options through range proficiency and classroom instruction.
Instructors were RITOA Vice President, Sgt. Paul […]
SiGARMS Academy, In Conjuction With RITOA, Conducts Local Training
SiGARMS Academy conducted two Tactical Training Courses, in conjunction with RITOA, during July of 2004. Both courses were held at the Warwick Police Tactical Training Facility.
The first course entitled, Tactical Ground Fighting Instructor, certified LE Officers in techniques and tactics for ground fighting encounters.
The second course, entitled Hostage Rescue (Basic), instructed participants in methods of […]
RITOA Holds Sniper/Marksman LE Training Session
On August 30, 2004, a large group of Rhode Island LE Snipers met at the Devens Reserve Forces Training Area (RFTA) located in Devens, Massachusetts. RITOA in conjunction with the Warwick PD SWAT/Sniper Team, sponsored this event. The purpose of the training was to exchange ideas/techniques and to conduct Marksmanship Training on moving targets from […]
RITOA Donates Townson Law Enforcement Trauma Shooting Kits
Posted on: 2003-01-26
The Rhode Island Tactical Officers Association (RITOA) has donated Townson Law Enforcement Trauma Shooting Kits to the Warwick Police Department and to the Burrilliville Police Department.
These special first-aid kits could save police officers lives if they are shot or severely wounded in the line of duty. Developed by emergency physicians, paramedics and federal, state and […]