Austin McMullen

• Conducted high-risk tactical operations, including hostage rescues, active shooter response, and barricaded suspect incidents.
• Executed high-risk search and arrest warrants, ensuring the safe apprehension of dangerous suspects.
• Specialized in close-quarters battle (CQB), breaching techniques, and precision marksmanship for tactical engagements.
• Operated and maintained a variety of specialized weapons and equipment, including rifles, submachine guns, ballistic shields, and explosive breaching tools.
• Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations and crisis response situations.
• Provided tactical medical support (TCCC), ensuring rapid treatment for injured officers, team members, and civilians.
• Maintained peak physical fitness and readiness, participating in regular scenario-based training and firearms qualification courses.
• Served as an instructor for firearms and tactical training, mentoring officers in high-risk entry, active shooter response, and crisis negotiation techniques.

Key Responsibilities as a Breacher:

• Executed dynamic and methodical breaching techniques to gain entry during high-risk operations, including hostage rescues, barricaded suspect situations, and warrant services.
• Specialized in mechanical, ballistic, thermal, and explosive breaching methods, ensuring safe and rapid access to fortified structures.
• Operated and maintained breaching tools such as battering rams, hydraulic spreaders, shotgun breaching rounds, and explosive charges.
• Conducted thorough threat assessments of entry points, selecting the most effective breaching method based on structure composition and operational objectives.
• Ensured team safety and coordination by timing breaching actions with entry teams, reducing exposure to threats during tactical operations.
• Provided expertise in explosive breaching, adhering to safety protocols, calculating proper charge placement, and minimizing collateral damage.
• Participated in specialized breacher training and certifications, maintaining proficiency in cutting-edge techniques and equipment advancements.
• Assisted in mission planning and reconnaissance, evaluating building layouts and entry points to maximize tactical efficiency.
• Delivered breaching instruction and training to fellow SWAT members, law enforcement officers, and tactical teams.

• Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
• Responded promptly to calls for service, assessing situations and taking appropriate action.
• Enforced traffic laws, issuing citations for violations to ensure public safety.
• Responded to emergency calls involving disturbances, robberies, domestic disputes.
• Transported prisoners to jails or other detention facilities as required.
• Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
• Provided assistance at accident scenes including medical aid when necessary.
• Conducted initial investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
• Operated law enforcement equipment and vehicles effectively during patrols and responses.
• Conducted regular patrols in designated areas to deter and detect signs of criminal activity.
• Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
• Testified in court regarding arrests and investigations, presenting evidence clearly.
• Patrolled assigned areas in patrol car to observe for criminal activity.
• Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
• Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
• Apprehended suspects in accordance with established procedures and regulations.
• Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
• Patrolled designated to identify criminal activities, issue citations, prevent incidents and serve warrants.
• Used specialized equipment such as breathalyzers during DUI investigations.
• Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of motor vehicle laws.