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News•Staff Writer•April 9, 2010

Safariland Introduces Female Officer Tactics Course

This four-day course, which was developed by female LEOs, provides female officers the skills to confidently engage and thwart lethal, threatening situations.

Articles•Al Abidin•March 18, 2010

5 Ways to Survive Edged Weapon Threats

Immediately the suspect lunged to cover the 11 feet between himself and Officer Chambers, who didn't have a chance to draw his gun.

Articles•Michael T. Rayburn•February 5, 2010

Patrol Rifle as Close Quarters Weapon

If you haven't trained to engage a suspect at less than 100 yards with your patrol rifle, start now.

News•Staff Writer•February 4, 2010

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.

Articles•Al Abidin•December 29, 2009

Improvised Backup Weapons

When you're involved in a life-and-death battle where someone is grabbing your gun, anything in your hand can be used as an equalizer to help you gain control of your gun and gain control of the suspect by striking him in the face or head.

Videos•Staff Writer•December 4, 2009

Handcuffed Suspects Are Still a Threat

Handcuffing a suspect may only be one step toward gaining compliance. As this video from Black Tiger Tactical System states, "handcuffs on the suspect does not mean the fight is over."

Videos•Staff Writer•December 3, 2009

How to Take Down Drunks

SenseiNinja2 offers a pair of take-down tactics to get compliance from alcohol-fueled suspects. He advises, "try these so your subjects don't hurt themselves too badly while resisting arrest."

Videos•Staff Writer•December 2, 2009

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.

Articles•David Griffith•October 30, 2009

TREXPO East 2009: Hard Lessons

TREXPO East 2009 offered three days of classes covering topics ranging from knife defense to European tactical medicine techniques. Some of the best classes during this year's TREXPO East conference focused on terrorism and its effects on front line officers.

Inside the Badge •Diana Drummey•September 25, 2009

Do You Need to Prove Yourself Physically?

Sgt. Diana Drummey looks for other ways to resolve confrontations than getting physical, but will go there, if need be.

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