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Articles•by Mark Rich•August 16, 2011

Ground Fighting: How to Win

Officer John Smith has just spotted a suspicious-looking individual and conducted a field interview. What he doesn't know is that the subject is wanted for felony assault. The field interview quickly becomes a fight and Officer Smith is knocked down. Now his life depends on his ability to fight on the ground.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 15, 2011

LAPD Recruit Given Award Named for Slain Female Officer

Upon graduation, 27-year-old Erin Sandwick was honored with an award named for Officer Tina Kerbrat, who was fatally shot 20 years ago in North Hollywood.

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News•by Staff Writer•August 8, 2011

Cadets Honored for Helping Deputy Secure Accident Scene

Three cadets with the Santa Clara County (Calif.) Sheriff's Office will be honored soon for helping out at a traffic collision on Friday between an Acura and a big rig tomato truck.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 29, 2011

N.Y. Recruit Terminated for Non-Accredited Degree

A Schenectady (N.Y.) Police recruit has been terminated a day after he was sworn, after it was determined his bachelor's degree had come from a non-accredited online degree program.

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Products•July 29, 2011

8610-Z, ZW Short Sleeve Shirt

Blauer's 8610-Z short sleeve zippered shirt weighs 9 ounces and offers a linear plain-weave polyester fabric with 10 percent stretch. The traditional five-crease military style is stitched. This shirt is available men's (Z) and women's (ZW) styles.

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Police Product Test: Streamlight TL-2 X Flashlight

I have been using Streamlight flashlights since I went to my first SHOT Show many years ago. I have always found them to be durable, bright, and affordably priced. The TL-2 X is another great addition to the company's family of tactical lights.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2011

Two Dynamic Takedowns

An officer must be able to handle a suspect who becomes resistive or combative during a pat-down search. Here are two moves you can use that will help you take him to the ground, so you keep yourself safe and in control of the situation. Read our full article, "Dynamic Takedown Techniques."

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Videos•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2011

How to Defend Against Knife Attacks

Al Giusto of Combined Combatives demonstrates the edged-weapon defensive tactics he'll be teaching at POLICE-TREXPO East 2011 from Aug. 10-12 at the Dulles Expo & Conference Center, South Hall, Chantilly, Va.

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News•by Staff Writer•July 21, 2011

Video: Countering Edged-Weapon Attacks

Officers must polish their skills to defend against edged-weapon attacks. At POLICE-TREXPO East 2011, Al Giusto of Combined Combatives is teaching two sessions that directly address these threats.

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Articles•by James Harbison•July 21, 2011

Dynamic Takedown Techniques

When it comes to training, most of us don't get enough. So the training we do get must be practical, effective, and efficient. This article will provide you with two techniques you can use to keep yourself safe when dealing with suspects who become resistive or combative during a pat search.

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