Category Archives: Articles Written by Scott Reitz

Looking Back: The Endless Winter

Posted on August 20, 2014 by ITTS

This story has to do with my formative years leading up to the department. As I had lived throughout the world I had many unique experiences. One memory that stands out the most were my days in Marshfield, Massachusetts. I… Continue reading →

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Concealed Carry Training

Posted on August 20, 2014 by ITTS

Our recent Concealed Carry Class that we held in August was very successful and I really enjoyed teaching it. In 2013 our students began to express an increased interest in learning the proper techniques to carry concealed, as they began… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Life Before I Joined the LAPD

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ITTS

This has nothing to do with the LAPD but rather, my experiences prior to joining the force. I attended the University of New Mexico starting in 1971. I had never really been west of the Mississippi. Since I was a… Continue reading →

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Troubleshooting

Posted on June 19, 2014 by ITTS

Firearms are mechanical devices. Just as with a vehicle they require maintenance, proper care and cleaning. They are subject to breakage and problems. Some problems are shooter induced and some are not. I do not envy the manufacturers of equipment…. Continue reading →

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Looking Back: The Los Angeles of Old

Posted on May 9, 2014 by ITTS

The three accompanying photos are from the book Los Angeles: Portrait of a City by Taschen. (If you live in the LA area it is well worth the price and it can be found on line.) There are lots of… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Cross Training with Tier One Units

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

Cross Training: LAPD SWAT still conducts cross training to this day with various military special operations units. Initially, from my understanding, the US Marines gave training to the very first LA SWAT members. A group of us would return the… Continue reading →

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The Evolution of Training

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

Before reading this article click here to watch a video clip circa 1943 of US military personnel (possibly Marines) receiving training prior to deployment to the Pacific Theater of operations. It is priceless from my personal perspective. Aside from a… Continue reading →

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Schooling “RoboCop”

Posted on March 6, 2014 by ITTS

“RoboCop” does Impressions of “Uncle Scotty” on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart – watch it here! I don’t know how many of you saw the recent “RoboCop” movie, but if you do, you might see some familiar moves because… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Take Nothing For Granted

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ITTS

Recently, a number of former SWAT colleagues of mine have passed away. We all remember those who we have worked with for the better and funnier stories relative to each of them. The handles they had such as ‘Topper’, ‘Weenie… Continue reading →

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Dispelling Silly Movie SWAT Myths (Major Spoiler Alert!)

Posted on December 24, 2013 by ITTS

Ever wonder why the movies get it all wrong when it comes to SWAT? Well first… we don’t have a van with SWAT emblazoned on the side. We don’t travel around the city day and night in the proverbial SWAT… Continue reading →

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