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Training
Handcuffing Suspects: 3 Techniques
Too many officers try to handcuff a suspect while he or she is still fighting. Before you can handcuff a suspect, you must obtain control. Here are three techniques for when you're on your own (rear leg sweep), with a partner (rear takedown), or with a group of three or more officers (the swarm). Read our feature, "Closing the Gap," for the full story. Photos by Amaury Murgado.
July 10, 2013
When you're facing a suspect as a lone officer, a rear leg sweep will help quickly gain control.
Weapons
Less-Lethal Options
Law enforcement officers have plenty of less-lethal options to avoid a deadly force encounter, including light, chemical agents, conducted electrical weapons, projectile weapons, and launchable pepper projectiles. Read more in our March feature "Less-Lethal Weapon Options" and make sure to train with your mutual-aid agencies. Photos by Mark W. Clark and Amaury Murgado.
March 5, 2013
Less-lethal launchers propel 37 mm or 40 mm specialty rounds with chemical agents.
Patrol
Cleveland Pursuit Shooting
Cleveland Police officers believed two suspects were armed and had fired at officers during a deadly shooting at the end of a 20-minute pursuit on Nov. 29. On Tuesday, the Ohio Attorney General released its investigation of the officer-involved shooting involving 13 officers who fired 137 rounds at two suspects, who died at the scene. The shooting has sparked a firestorm within the community and agency. Read our full coverage here.
February 6, 2013
A Cleveland Police Dodge Charger was hit by 19 rounds likely from other officers at the end of a deadly 20-minute pursuit.
Weapons
How to Grip Your Gun
Having a firm grip on your semi-automatic handgun is key for several reasons, the most important of which is to avoid what's commonly called "limp wristing" the gun. When a shooter has a weak or loose grip on the gun, it usually results in the firearm not cycling properly, causing the gun to jam. A firm grip will also help you on assignments, where you need to fire from a marine platform. Read "Perfecting Your Handgun Grip" for more. Photos courtesy of Michael Rayburn.
September 9, 2010
Properly gripping a firearm is much more important to law enforcement officers than 'trigger contol,' which may be more useful in target shooting than in a gunfight. Under more traditional trigger-control training, officers must loosen their grips to slowly squeeze the trigger. A firm grip will also help you when firing from a marine platform.
Vehicle Ops
Michigan State Police Vehicle Evaluation
Each year, the Michigan State Police driving unit evaluates law enforcement vehicles from the new model year. The unit evaluates patrol cars, SUVs and motorcycles using a series of tests that test each vehicle's performance, ergonomics and mechanic-friendly qualities. The results are tallied and included in a report that's used by police fleet managers to aid in the decision to purchase patrol vehicles.
March 31, 2010
Once a year, vehicle training officers from the Michigan State Police take new patrol vehicles out to a raceway and pursuit course to evaluate them on acceleration and top speed, braking, ergonomics, fuel economy and communications.
Vehicle Ops
Dodge Challenger Patrol Car
A Texas Chrysler dealer is offering a powerhouse law enforcement version of the re-introduced Dodge Challenger muscle car that can reach 165 mph. The vehicle is available with a variety of custom options and is currently being used by several Texas agencies as a highway car for drug interdiction duty in solid black. We've blogged about the Challenger. Now, take a more in-depth tour with this gallery. Photos courtesy of Group 1 Automotive.
December 11, 2009
Group 1 Automotive in Dallas is offering a 'special service' Dodge Challenger with a custom-tuned V-8 engine that's capable of more than 400 hp, which would make it the most powerful patrol car available. It can reach a top speed of 165 mph. It arrives with black OEM wheels and can also be had in the more stealth solid black.
Training
How To Photograph Injuries
Good photographs documenting physical injuries start even before the camera is out of the bag, because you need to have the proper mindset. These photos aren't just for police departments. They'll be viewed by the prosecutor, defense attorney, judge and, most importantly, the jury will scrutinize your work. Good composition, proper exposure and attention to detail speak volumes about your skill and dedication. Sloppy, out-of-focus images give the impression of incompetence.
October 29, 2009
You'll need several pieces of gear to photographically document injuries. A digital SLR (single lens reflex) camera with a dedicated macro lens and ring flash system is preferrable. If a point-and-shoot is used, it needs an optical zoom lens, good built-in flash, a macro setting and flash control. Several scales can be effective, such as the ABFO (American Board of Forensic Odontology) bike mark scale for small injuries. Use a 90-degree scale for larger areas.
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