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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
Training
LAPD: DEA Stymied Homicide Probe
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has refused for more than two years to allow its agents to cooperate with a Los Angeles Police Department investigation into the death of a drug suspect shortly after he was arrested in a DEA operation.
December 20, 2012
Vehicle Ops
TREXPO Attendees to Challenge the LEOPARD
Officers attending the annual TREXPO West trade show and conference in Long Beach, Calif., this month will have an opportunity to compete against their colleagues and against the clock on a specially designed police obstacle course.
February 6, 2003
Special Units
LAPD Officers Rescue Hostages During Store Barricade Incident
Over the course of the standoff, police and SWAT officers helped some customers escape down ladders from windows and could be seen carrying children to safety.
July 23, 2018
Editor's Notes
Video: How to Handcuff on a Wall
Many law enforcement agencies have scrapped on-the-wall handcuffing from police-academy training. However, as with many police tactics, your ability to win comes down to your execution of a proven method. Lt. Kevin Dillon provides you that method in a tactics video, demonstrating two effective handcuffing strategies — one in space, and a second on the wall.
August 17, 2011
Training
Take It Away: Illustrated Disarming Techniques
Step-by-step instructions and photos show you how to disarm a suspect carrying a gun or a knife.
July 31, 2004
Investigations
Elite Interactive Solutions Plays Pivotal Role In CA Robbery Arrests
“I am gratified Elite Interactive’s SOCC could play an integral role in apprehending the suspects and help bring closure to the victims,” said EIS CEO and founder Aria Kozak.
September 7, 2023
Patrol
Just a Reserve? The Contributions Can Be Many
After briefing, my FTO and I walked out to our patrol unit. When he got in, he started the car and said, "Before we get started--I'm not used to having a partner. I don't like having a partner. Especially a reserve."
February 29, 2000
Special Units
Todd Young Returns To Full Duty
Almost two years to the day after he was critically wounded in a gunfight with a Norteño gang member, Fremont (Calif.) Police Detective Todd Young returned to the job he knows best—pursuing high-risk gang suspects.
September 5, 2012
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
The Two Million-Dollar Wound
A lot of people think medically retired New Jersey transit officer Christopher Onesti may be the beneficiary of a "million-dollar wound," a full disability pension for an injury that is not quite so disabling.
January 1, 2014
Training
The Rear Wrist Lock
One excellent technique for gaining control of a resisting person that doesn't require you to take him to the ground or use a weapon is the rear wrist lock.
November 26, 2014
Patrol
Boston Bombing Suspects
The FBI is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two Boston Marathon bomber suspects captured on video surveillance cameras prior to the pair of blasts. Read the full story here.
April 17, 2013
Patrol
High-Risk Arrest Tactics
Work as a team with at least one other officer to apprehend a high-risk subject as safely as possible.
December 24, 2018
Weapons
Engaging Suspects With Long Guns
Handguns may be smaller, portable, lighter, concealable and convenient, but they aren't always the best tool for the job. This has been proven again and again on the battlefields of the world and in police engagements throughout history.
July 26, 2010
Patrol
Bike Cops Face Deadly Suspects
"I've got shots fired!" Huffman shouted over the radio. "Chris, where are you?" An eerie silence followed. "Chris, where are you?" After several seconds, the silence was broken. TryÂing to stay as calm and level-headed as possible, I said, "I've been hit!"The suspect fired a .38 point-blank into my chest strikÂing my left shirt pocket.
October 31, 1996
Patrol
Pursuit Suspect's Family Sues NYPD
The family of a fugitive who was shot and killed by New York Police Department officers after a three-mile pursuit through the Bronx has accused the department of causing his wrongful death.
June 27, 2012
Patrol
Calif. Officers Ambushed, Suspects Arrested
Two men who opened fire on a pair of San Bernardino (Calif.) Police officers at a vehicle stop Friday evening were taken into custody after the officers returned fire.
July 28, 2013
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