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While police recruits and officers spend many hours of training learning physical methods of arrest, little (if any) time is spent discussing how an officer's actions may affect a subject's behavior and thought processes. Awareness of officer/subject reaction can be thought of as "tactical psychology." and it is a valuable tool to include in your overall officer safety profile.
Read More →John P. Kary's training program, part of American Combatives Inc., differs from more traditional instruction in that its focus is offensive rather than defensive. This offensive approach prevents a grappling situation over a weapon and instead diverts the attacker's attention to his own survival.
Read More →Responding to calls involving violent, incoherent or uncontrollable subjects is never easy. Unlike rational individuals who can be taken into custody with little more than a show of authority, irrational subjects are extremely unpredictable.
Read More →The Orlando PD is fortunate to have such a conscientious field training officer, whose sincerity and attentiveness will go a long way to mold new recruits into officers who know what it means to serve the community. It's a small gesture with big returns.
Read More →It was May 2, 1995, and my first night working the graveyard shift with the Harvey (III.) Police Department. Harvey is a large suburb about 10 miles south of Chicago. I had already responded to several calls, including a high speed pursuit that started in Chicago with the Illinois State Police chasing a stolen vehicle. Nothing could have prepared me for my next call.
Read More →When citizens hear the word "gang," they usually conjure up stereotypical images of Hispanic, Asian, black or white thugs roaming inner-city streets. But most cops working the gang detail understand that looks can be deceiving.
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