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Realistic Edged Weapon Defense Training
I was reading some articles today and I realized that this was a topic that I should post on. Also, I use this picture to illustrate the severity of the issue. Some people need to see images like this to understand the threat. These pictures are of a police officer who was injured by an [...]
Training Tip: The Attack You Don’t See
This article provides a little exercise, no not physically…a mental one. The advice in here is solid and something that we articulate the importance of on boardings and encounters with the public. Remember, no attack on a LEO happens without physical indicators. You can find the original post and several other valuable articles at Close [...]
10 Positive Attributes Of A LEO.
In recent years there have been many positive changes in law enforcement training. One of the most significant changes has been the increased emphasis on practicality and realism in training exercises and scenarios. This is reflected in the number of agencies conducting judgmental use of force training using interactive video systems, confrontation simulations and simulated [...]
Defensive Tactics Versus Combative Tactics
I think a lot of us can take some advice from this article. From Police Link: Chris Periatt / SWAT Digest I really think it’s time that we in the police community need to stop sugar coating hand to hand combat. We create all of these politically correct terms and phrases that really lead officers [...]
The Value Of Outside Training
Here is an article I found that helps explain a process that I believe greatly in. It talks about how important it is to seek training opportunities outside of your department. This is actually a simple process and doesn’t have to be something elaborate. For example, I’m a big fan of the SPEAR training. It’s [...]
Boots: Converse Tactical
There are hundreds of boots out there for us to choose from. Recently I have seen more and more folks sporting these bad boys and I can’t blame them. I bought my first pair back in 2005 and these things lasted me for a long time. I remember when I first started wearing these boots, [...]
Training Tip: Watch The Subjects Hands!
Here is an article from Police Magazine. It’s a fairly good read and most of it can be handy to you out there in the field. As Tony Blauer likes to say, “Every aggressive action made against a Law Enforcement Officer exhibits a physical indicator that it’s coming”. From Police Magazine: How to Watch the [...]
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