It’s time for all law enforcement agencies to modify physical fitness training to meet the challenges of the vertical mile. By Warren Keith Pickard for Police1.com The majority of law enforcement training methodology is based on theory, meaning that if you try a particular theory-based technique or principle, it should yield [...]
Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec, right, during a time-out break at the 10m air pistol mixed team final, in Chateauroux, France, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The Turkish team won the silver medal. AP Photo/Manish Swarup The Turkish shooter’s remarkable performance in the 10m Air Pistol [...]
BY FORCE SCIENCE POLICE PRACTICE AND RESEARCH An International Journal Authors: Nicholas P. Murray, William Lewinski, Craig Allen, Gustavo Sandri Heidner, Michael W. Albin & Robert Horn Abstract: Although officer body-worn cameras (BWCs) have improved transparency of police interactions within the community, BWCs have a limited field of view, are [...]
By Lon Bartel and Matt Bloodgood for Calibre Press | calibrepress.com Editor’s note: New research identifies the challenges officers face as they transition between firearms, electronic control devices, and other force options during high-stress encounters. VirTra principal researcher and Force Science partnering instructor, Lon Bartel, along with Force Science graduate, Matt [...]
From Gordon Graham with Lexipol Gordon Graham here with Today’s Tip from Lexipol. Today’s Tip is for everyone in public safety. We’re going to talk about cameras as they relate to emergency incidents. As a public servant, you need to assume that you’re almost always on camera. These days, cameras [...]
Cuffing, searching and transporting in-custody subjects rank among the most common--and dangerous--things officers do. Unwavering dedication to remembering and diligently following proper procedures, protocols and tactics is an absolute must when it comes to officer survival. Here are some crucial reminders, shared by a Colorado Lieutenant, that can quite [...]
By Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. for Calibre Press ========== Editor’s note: In an article shared with Street Survival Seminar attendees, longtime trainer and use-of-force expert Dr. Ron Martinelli explains what he calls his 10 Laws of Defensive Tactics. After reading Ron’s sage advice, feel free to e-mail your own advice for fellow officers to: editor@calibrepress.com. We [...]
Last week, Calibre Press instructor Lt. Kelly DeVoll (ret.) explored whether ordering a suspect with their hands in their pockets to remove those hands was tactically sound or a serious risk to officer safety. (Read the article here) Readers responded with split opinions. Here’s some of what we heard… [...]
By Gordon Graham for Lexipol Today’s Tip is for everyone in public safety, and it’s about something called “betrayal trauma.” Please invest the time and attention in problems your employees share with you. Listen carefully. Acknowledge their concerns. Over my five decades in public safety, I’ve attended many academy graduation [...]
From Police1.com Video: Have a backup plan for your manipulation skills In this video tactical tip, Police1 Contributor Duane Wolfe demonstrates how you can transition from one technique to another when a subject is resisting By Duane Wolfe Tactical tips: Manipulation backup plan by Duane Wolfe Play Video In this [...]
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