By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Michael Foreman, a retired SWAT leader and executive vice president at Point Blank Enterprises, has died at age 71.
• Foreman served more than four decades in law enforcement, including 24 years in SWAT operations and command.
• He retired as a deputy chief with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida in 2004.
• Foreman joined Point Blank Enterprises in 2003 and held multiple leadership roles, including executive vice president.
• He was also active in professional associations, including the Florida SWAT Association and National Tactical Officers Association.
ORLANDO, FL — Michael Foreman, a retired SWAT leader and executive vice president at protective equipment manufacturer Point Blank Enterprises, died at age 71, according to industry reports.
Foreman’s law enforcement career spanned more than 41 years, including roles as an officer, deputy, supervisor and command staff member. He spent 24 years involved in SWAT as an operator, sniper, team leader and commander.
He retired from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida as a deputy chief in 2004.
Foreman joined Point Blank Enterprises in 2003 as a sales representative and held multiple positions before becoming executive vice president. He also served as president of the Florida SWAT Association and as a director with the National Tactical Officers Association.
Foreman is survived by his wife, mother, children, grandchildren and sister, according to his obituary.