0830-1100- Warren Co. Hostage Rescue

Warren County SWAT team was activated when an escaped inmate was found at a local hotel with an unknown female. The incident quickly escalated into a hostage situation when undercover detectives attempted to arrest the inmate. Once SWAT arrived on scene, they started negotiations with the suspect. Hours into the standoff, a Facebook Live video surfaced showing the suspect holding a knife to the hostage's neck. SWAT determined it was time to make entry and rescue the hostage. The team utilized two explosive breach points and one mechanical breach point to gain access to the barricaded hotel room. During the rescue, the inmate grabbed the female as he was raising the knife to her throat. The first operator in the room fired one shot, striking the suspect in the face, taking his life and saving the life of the hostage.

1100-1200- Lunch

1200-1400 Edge SWAT/Euclid PD

1400-1600 Nashville Covenant School Shooting; An officers Perspective

The presentation is divided into three main sections. The first part provides a brief overview of everyone involved that day, including teachers, officers, and paramedics. The second section walks through the timeline from the moment the first call was received until the threat was neutralized. The third part focuses on the lessons learned from the incident, highlighting both the positives and the areas for improvement. Finally, I conclude with a memorial video honoring the victims.

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