SWAT and special operations are built on precision, coordination, and split-second decisions. In this session, current and former tactical and emergency officers discuss how high-risk operations actually unfold, from planning and procedure to execution under pressure. Writers gain a realistic understanding of investigative protocols, emergency response, and tactical teamwork, helping action scenes feel intense, accurate, and earned.
When Art Helps Catch a Criminal
When no photograph exists, art can move an investigation forward. TBI agent Phil Cicero discusses his work creating forensic composites and facial reconstructions. This session explores how witness descriptions are translated into images and how those images help...



