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Vehicle Ops
Vehicle Counter-ambush Tactics for Patrol
In last month's The Winning Edge article, I discussed how to anticipate and respond to ambushes when arriving on calls in an urban environment. In this related article, I will discuss how to handle ambushes while in your car.
May 22, 2012
Blogs
Patrol
June 5, 2014
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
Training
Winter Tactics
For readers in the warmer environs, winter could just mean a lower SPF-level sunscreen. For some of us, it means coats, gloves, patrol sweaters, knit caps, and different tactics.
November 30, 2011
Special Units
Texas Breakout
The suspect's actions, tactics used, and weapon information is something every SWAT or patrol officer needs to be aware of.
February 28, 2001
Weapons
How to Purchase Patrol Rifles
The regular patrol force is being tasked with taking immediate action in those fortunately infrequent events where SWAT would have been called in the past. We are finding that not only do patrol officers' tactics need to change, but the equipment patrol brings to the field needs to change as well.
February 29, 2004
SWAT
SWAT Raids and Searches—Part One
It could be said that a raid is a raid and a search is a search. However, that would be entirely wrong. The raid and search techniques and tactics of patrol officers differ from those of detectives. And the techniques and tactics of SWAT raids and searches are substantially different from those of both patrol officers and detectives.
February 3, 2009
Careers
Prepare for Winter
As you settle into this snowy, stormy season your thoughts should also migrate toward winter patrol tactics.Take a few minutes to prepare and think what you need to do to be tactically safe and comfortable.
February 13, 2014
Special Units
TREXPO East 2005: A Training Buffet
Conference attendance was up significantly at this year’s TREXPO East, held Aug. 29 through Aug. 31 in Chantilly, Va. And with good reason. The conference program offered an excellent balance of hands-on defensive tactics training, anti-terrorism classes, and patrol and SWAT tactics courses.
September 30, 2005
Vehicle Ops
Surviving Vehicle Ambushes
The vehicle, the patrol car, the "shop," is obviously what distinguishes the vehicle ambush from other types of attacks. It also gives you instant mobility to get out of the kill zone. In keeping with the suggested tactics for lethal force encounters the vehicle helps you move and create distance.
October 16, 2011
Patrol
The Longest Climb
Networking, mentoring, career tracking; these are words more likely to be heard at the local chamber of commerce than in the front seat of a patrol car. Yet, as corporate America re-evaluates how it does business, female law enforceÂment officers are examining and adopting effective business tactics to attain top levels in their profession.
September 30, 1996
Patrol
Video: Officer Shortage Forces Phoenix Detectives Back to Patrol
The Phoenix Police Department will be implementing a plan to fill the open patrol positions that have plagued the department and cost the city millions in overtime.
January 26, 2016
Patrol
Tips and Tactics for Dealing with Subjects on the Autism Spectrum
When you're dealing with a subject on the ASD spectrum, there may be no outward sign whatsoever of that individual's unique condition—people on the spectrum can physically look just like so-called "neurotypical" individuals. Here are some tips and tactics to keep in mind for encounters with ASD subjects.
December 6, 2019
Gangs
Failed and Fruitful Tactics for Combating Gangs
Any teacher, preacher, lawyer, cop, psychologist, gang crime victim, good mother, or good father would be more effective in gang prevention than a dozen "ex-gang members."
September 28, 2009
Training
Bad Tactics Can Get You Killed
Enforcing the law is inherently dangerous. Therefore, developing bad officer safety habits is like playing Russian roulette: You can only beat the odds for so long-then you take a bullet.
September 14, 2011
Training
Teaching Control Tactics with Jiu Jitsu
Why the Marietta (GA) Police Department made Brazilian jiu jitsu training mandatory.
February 17, 2020
Patrol
Urban Counter-Ambush Tactics
The counter-ambush tactics discussed in this article will provide you with simple ways to respond to calls for service so that an ambush is less likely to occur. The tactics discussed are not super-secret SWAT or ERT procedures, nor sensitive military operations plans.
April 13, 2012
Training
Real World Weapon Retention Tactics
Retention holsters have their benefits and can help you defeat some gun grabs, but all officers also need to know how to defeat the attacker physically during a gun grab attack.
January 29, 2016
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