Topic: Training

Austin and Williamson County utilize trained phlebotomists to conduct blood draws for criminal investigations. However, some jurisdictions across Texas have begun training police officers to perform the medical procedure themselves. This shift in protocol ensures immediate evidence collection in areas where medical staff may not be readily available.

San Antonio Police Chief Al Philippus confirms that Delta Force approached city officials in February to conduct elite military training using live fire blanks within the city. Philippus expresses major reservations regarding the lack of a coordinated approach, noting that the military unit bypassed central leadership to contact various departments and private business owners individually. The police department discovered that 12 separate training locations had been negotiated with private landlords without any prior communication or coordination with local law enforcement.

Recommendations include increasing the number of negotiators stationed at Quantico to ensure they train directly with the Hostage Rescue Team. This integration aims to prevent tactical and negotiation units from working on conflicting plans. Furthermore, the FBI seeks to build an inventory of academic experts and social science knowledge to better understand non-traditional religious or political groups during crises.

A review of the ATF raid revealed a lack of effective systems for ensuring proper consultation and planning before high-risk ventures. Recommendations include mandatory training for all levels of law enforcement to recognize unconventional situations that require joint operations. Officials support designating a single lead entity for complex barricade incidents to avoid jurisdictional "turf battles."

A query regarding whether FBI crisis managers should receive private-sector public relations training, similar to military programs at firms like Hill and Knowlton, was dismissed by officials. The response emphasized that the Bureau's focus remains on life-saving capacities rather than image management or PR expertise.

Attorney General Janet Reno expressed gratitude to experts for their investigative reports into the Waco standoff and is currently reviewing the findings. She emphasized the need for improved coordination, better integration of behavioral sciences, and enhanced training for field supervisors in future high-stakes law enforcement scenarios. Reno noted that her comments remain preliminary until the full review of all reports, including Dr. Stone's, is complete.

Heather Fazio of Texans for Accountable Government questions the participation of local agencies in Urban Shield, a full-scale exercise she characterizes as military in nature. Chief Acevedo disputes the "militarization" label, stating the exercise involves EMS and fire departments and that he has never seen foreign military training with his officers. He mentions a partnership with the 3rd Cavalry at Fort Hood where police actually trained soldiers on investigative techniques.

Speculation regarding the black helicopter phenomenon suggests the flights are part of secret government preparations for a state of emergency. Observers compare the current expansion of military and government authority to 1936 Germany. The presence of these aircraft is viewed by some as a precursor to the implementation of martial law and a significant crackdown on civil liberties.

The hosts discuss "Operation Vampire Killer" and the work of Jack McLamb in educating police officers about the "New World Order." They claim that many officers are concerned about training with the military for domestic goods confiscation and sniper operations. They argue that if law enforcement "enforcers" wake up and refuse to comply with unconstitutional orders, the globalist mechanism will fail.

Alex Jones discusses the increasing integration of local police departments, such as the APD and Leander PD, with military training programs. He claims that SWAT teams are being trained in techniques for confiscating goods and that individual rights are being sacrificed for "collective" interests. He emphasizes that the individual is the smallest and most important unit of society.

The hosts examine "The Digital Daily" on the IRS website, which features a story about a Tyler, Texas high school student named Tanya Taylor. The article depicts the teenager as being happy to see tax deductions on her first paycheck after using the "Tax Interactive" website. The hosts characterize this as government propaganda designed to train children to accept high taxation.

Chief Philippus expresses concern that military exercises were being planned in predominantly minority neighborhoods and vacant warehouse districts without local oversight. He references negative experiences in other major cities, such as Miami, where training exercises went awry. The Chief asserts that his primary duty is the safety of San Antonio citizens, leading to his firm rejection of the federal training request.

The cancellation of Delta Force training exercises in Central Texas is attributed to local resistance and leadership from figures like San Antonio Police Chief Phillipus. Allegations surfaced that military representatives attempted to bribe local officials with $10,000 charitable donations to permit urban warfare drills involving live fire and building demolitions. The discussion emphasizes the importance of local law enforcement maintaining their specific mission purview against federal military encroachment.

Audio recordings from the Austin Police Department's Public Information Office confirm that Delta Force will not be conducting training in the city. Despite these official statements, the speakers remain suspicious of potential "facades," suggesting the military might send Marines instead or conduct exercises on private property. The segment references Chief Phillipus's earlier claims of attempted bribery by military units in San Antonio.

Field footage depicts a confrontation regarding the Realistic Bomber Training Initiative (RBTI) and new military operations in civilian airspace. The cameraman documents low-altitude scoring sites and military operations areas (MRAs), questioning if they are part of a Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force (MJTF). Local law enforcement officers are shown ordering the film crew to move back and stay out of the training zones.

Candid footage shows FBI and military personnel preparing for operations in Waco, with one agent describing a colleague as "honed to kill." The segment portrays the federal presence as a militarized force rather than a law enforcement agency. The atmosphere is described as a "training mission" involving air cover and high-tech surveillance, further emphasizing the combat-oriented approach taken against the compound.

San Antonio Police Chief Al Philippus expresses public safety concerns regarding Delta Force urban warfare exercises conducted in residential neighborhoods. Former Delta Force Commander Stephen Berry alleges these drills are practice for rounding up American citizens. Reports indicate the military attempted to bribe local officials with $10,000 in cash to secure support for the training after the police chief refused to cooperate due to safety risks.

Reports indicate that Delta Force plans to move its training exercises to Austin, Texas, after June 1998. The hosts criticize Austin Mayor Kirk Watson for potentially accepting the training despite a history of property damage and injuries in other cities. A specific incident in Miami is cited where a "ceramic bullet" allegedly went through a window near a crowded restaurant during a similar military exercise.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is discussed as having its own military forces and conducting multi-jurisdictional training with local police. The hosts argue that many government workers and IRS agents are merely "pawns" who do not realize they are participating in the dismantling of the Constitution.

Patience Milrod, a lawyer from Fresno, criticizes the shift in police culture from community-based patrolling to a military-style "war" on crime. This approach treats citizens as enemies and utilizes specialized training from Marines and Navy SEALs for local law enforcement. SWAT commanders admit that much of this joint military-police training is classified, raising concerns about transparency and civil rights.