Karen Bartuch's Blog – December 2010 Archive (3)

From High Heels to Hot Pursuit...Literally

This is a photo of some of the very first Chicago Police Women in 1967. Check out the purses on the floor -- that is where they kept their guns! They also wore high heels and skirts! I am very proud to say we have come quite a long way (see picture below), keep up the good work!…

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Added by Karen Bartuch on December 30, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Look Like a Sandwich You Are Gonna Get Eaten.

So I never thought that Ben Affleck would provide any sort of tactical insight but his character, a bank robber, in the movie "The Town" has a great scene. Affleck and his crew are debating taking down an armored vehicle but they are hesitant on one particular driver because he looks like "GI Joe". Affleck says the driver "wears his vest on the outside" and "tucks his pants into his boots."

A study done by the FBI, titled Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted in the Line… Continue

Added by Karen Bartuch on December 28, 2010 at 10:26pm — No Comments

SWAT Round Up International 2010

SWAT Round Up International

07-12 November, 2010

Orlando, FL

This was an amazing event to attend. It consisted of training tracks, vendor show and SWAT competition. For 2011, the goal is to compete as an all or mostly female team, it will be the first time in the competition's history.

We are seeking individuals that are in excellent physical condition as most of the events are based on…

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Added by Karen Bartuch on December 27, 2010 at 5:51pm — 1 Comment