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Patrol
POLICE-TREXPO Videos Show Tactics, Gear, and a Special Guest
The videos show several valuable defensive tactics that can be used against assailants with a knife or handgun; a closer look at tactical gear for active-shooter response, barricaded suspects, and less-lethal scenarios; and an interview with TV cop Erik Estrada.
April 21, 2010
Patrol
Plain Talk About Handcuffing and Searching
Poor handcuffing and searching techniques can get you or other officers injured and even killed.
April 9, 2021
Patrol
Learn to Win on the Street at POLICE-TREXPO West
Loaded with a variety of new classes to help you stay prepared and protected out in the field, the 2010 POLICE-TREXPO West "Defensive Tactics Track" will provide you with excellent training and techniques. Take a look at the valuable defensive tactics courses that will be offered in Long Beach, Calif., March 29-April 1, 2010.
February 3, 2010
Patrol
Condor to Present Defensive Tactics Class at SHOT Show
"We will be taking a look at old methodologies and training programs that have caused “scars” on the psyche of public safety personnel. Discussions will involve the “Use of Force” continuum model, techniques for physical force, and testing your program to the ethos of 'Are you range or real?'”
January 8, 2019
Patrol
Counter Blade: Empty Hand and Gun Draw
At POLICE-TREXPO West, Michael Janich of Martial Blade Concepts demonstrates the "Split-X Block" to counter an edged-weapon attack. He shows you the empty hand version, then demonstrates how to use the technique to draw your service weapon. Video shot and edited by Kelly Bracken.
April 15, 2010
Patrol
Key Considerations in Defensive Tactics Training for Smaller Stature Officers
The smaller officer can be easily underestimated by an adversary who doesn't account for the old adage, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."
July 11, 2022
Training
Canadian Agency Approves New Training Facility for Firearms and Defensive Tactics
Officers with the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol will soon have a new training facility to work on firearms and defensive tactics skills.
June 13, 2019
Patrol
Using Persuasion Tactics to Handle Conflict
Facing conflict and confrontation is inevitable for anyone in law enforcement. The challenge is to take an angry or uncooperative person and have him or her voluntarily cooperate with you.
December 31, 2000
Patrol
PR-24 Side-Handle Baton Tactics
SenseiNinja2 offers two ways to assert yourself with the PR-24 side-handle baton to fend off an attacker. In the initial move, he advises that you "don't stand flat-footed; charge into it." Use the other hand to grab the suspect's hands or wrist immediately after the block to prevent them from using the back end of a weapon to attack you.
December 1, 2009
Training
Defense Against Standing Choke Holds
If a suspect is trying to choke you, you are in a deadly force encounter and accessing your handgun would be appropriate. But depending on what direction the bad guy assaults you from and the accuracy of your shot placement, your gun may not always provide the best immediate option.
August 28, 2012
Patrol
Handling People Under the Influence
For the law enforcement officer confronting a person who is intoxicated or "under the influence" of alcoholic beverages or drugs, licit or illicit, one thing remains certain: Anytime a diminished capacity human being is involved, the potential for real danger is inevitably present.
November 30, 2006
Women in Law Enforcement
Defensive Position
Does the training provided in the academy adequately prepare officers for the defensive tactics often needed in the street? Detective Erica Ortiz answers.
July 13, 2009
Patrol
Three Steps to Compliance
During an arrest, a handcuffed, subdued suspect is in the safest condition for both the officer and the suspect. To gain control, officers should learn the OSC (Overcome, Stabilize, Cuff) strategy.
July 31, 2008
Patrol
Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Empty Classroom
Police didn't immediately say why Davidson reportedly fired the gun, but noted that he aimed away from anyone into an exterior window as the principal tried to unlock the classroom door. After the gunshot, the school was immediately placed on lockdown.
February 28, 2018
Patrol
Private Security Company's Deal To Manage Empty Montana Jail Unravels
A mysterious company calling itself American Police Force was slated to take over a jail in Hardin, Mont., but the deal is now off, after the state's attorney general began scrutinizing it, the Billings Gazette initially reported.
October 5, 2009
Patrol
Two-and-a-Half Shapes to Counter Any Attack
When defending yourself, you should also be on the offensive. To do this successfully, all you need are two-and-a-half shapes to counter any attack. You probably think I'm joking at this point, but bear with me. Remember, especially as a police officer, an attack could happen anywhere or at any time. You might be totally caught by surprise or prepared. If you have the right technique, none of these things should matter.
June 30, 2007
Training
N.M. Man's Chain Saw Assault Foiled by Empty Gas Tank
A New Mexico man was arrested earlier this week for attacking his girlfriend with a chain saw. The saw ran out of gas before the woman was hurt.
February 29, 2008
Weapons
The Quick Draw Ground System
You face the possibility of grave, permanent, bodily injury or death every time you apprehend a suspect. And you are in the greatest danger when you attempt to secure that suspect with handcuffs.
March 31, 2007
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