Eric Immesberger

The first thing we have to acknowledge is what went right: nobody in the administration was harmed. The president, vice president, first lady, cabinet officials, and other protectees were successfully evacuated. The inner protective details did their jobs. The counter assault team moved quickly. That is good. But we also have to say what did not go right.

In 21 years of leading high-stakes operations with ATF, one lesson came up again and again: risk never disappears. Whether you’re running...

Calm is Contagious. Complaining is Contagious. Leaders Choose Which One Spreads. In every SWAT or special response team mission, success...