Ron MartinelliMore from Ron MartinelliPatrolRemove the Incentive to Serve and You’ll Get No ServicePolice officers have begun to take a serious look at what has happened to their once proud profession and, at least in Baltimore, they have made a choice, they are not taking risks anymore.June 2, 2015PatrolWhat's Missing from the National Narrative on Improving Police Community RelationsWhere is the public's ownership of these poor life decisions? Why aren't the parents, the political leaders, the community activists, the media talking heads, celebrities, nationally prominent athletes and the jet-setting, race-bating civil rights "activists" such as Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton extolling our children and citizens NOT to make these very obvious and poor life choices?May 29, 2015TrainingInvestigating Self-Defense HomicidesContemporary laws pertaining to self-defense such as "Stand Your Ground" and the "Castle Doctrine" represent significant changes to the civil rights of Americans when it comes to defending themselves and others with deadly force. As a result, we have seen extraordinary changes in our criminal justice system. However, such laws are not without their controversy.November 7, 2014WeaponsRevisiting the "21-Foot Rule"The so-called "21-Foot Rule" was born and soon spread throughout the law enforcement community. But is the "21-Foot Rule" a forensic fact or a police myth?September 18, 2014PatrolReconsidering Carotid ControlThe carotid restraint control hold is a valuable force option. When applied by a competent end-user, the hold is quick and highly effective and is absent of any evidence of traumatic injury.January 29, 2014PatrolFoot Pursuits: To Chase or Not to Chase?Foot pursuits by their very nature are emotionally charged and dangerous events that occur frequently in police work. Law enforcement officers must balance their obligation to enforce laws and arrest perpetrators with their personal safety.December 15, 2011Previous PagePage 2 of 2
