Rich Emberlin is a 30-year law enforcement veteran who served most notably with the Dallas Police Department’s elite units, including SWAT (special weapons and tactics) and the Criminal Intelligence Unit-Dignitary Protection Squad. During his 15 years in SWAT, Emberlin participated in thousands of missions, including counter-terrorist operations, hostage rescues, barricaded suspect situations, and arrest warrant executions. He retired from the department in October 2016 and remains active in the industry as a law enforcement instructor, TV commentator, and reserve deputy for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department.