WoMag, CT SWAT Challenge

I had removed the Providence St. Station post earlier this week. Imagine my surprise to see it printed in the 8/28/08 Worcester Magazine Blog Log. I thank WoMag for their interest, I am sure it will bring a few new fans. I have since reposted it.

On Tuesday September 9th, Wednesday September 10th and Thursday September 11th, the West Hartford Police Department is once again sponsoring the 4th annual Connecitcut SWAT Challenge. This SWAT Challenge is the 3rd largest in the United States and features 34 SWAT teams from across the Northeast competing head to head in all live fire events, performed in full call out duty gear. These teams will compete in 8 grueling events designed to test their skills and fortitude while emphasizing teamwork and tactical prowess. Additionally, there will be over 80+ law enforcement companies represented at the vendor exhibition show which runs Tuesday from 0900-1700 hours, Wednesday 0800-1700 hours and Thursday 0800-1200 hours. These companies represent the best in law enforcement and will offer some of the most up to date and cutting edge technology that is available to today’s Officers. Even better, the event is FREE and OPEN to any law enforcement officer, as well as the general public. There will be raffles, give aways and hands on demos for those who attend. Food will be available as well. Come and support the men and women whom you serve with, as all of us come together during this week of remembrance. Tuesdays Open Shoots are available to ANY active SWORN Law Enforcement, Corrections, Federal or Military Officer. The shoots are on a first come-first serve basis with sign ups starting at 0830 hours on Tuesday September 9th. We hope to see many of you there at this unique and challenging event.

I will be there competing with my team. Thursday is being billed as " The toughest PT Challenge in any Police or SWAT Challenge in the United States." A 6.2 mile obstacle course with 18 testing stations along the way. I will have something to write about after that. You can check out their web site at:

http://ctswatchallenge.com/

I hope you come cheer on these elite law enforcement professionals.