Martial Arts and Officer Safety
Expertise in a martial art can help you end resistance and even attacks quickly and effectively, reducing risk of injury to you and the suspect.
April 6, 2022
Expertise in a martial art can help you end resistance and even attacks quickly and effectively, reducing risk of injury to you and the suspect.
April 6, 2022
In a close-up encounter with a suspect who is drawing a concealed weapon, you are unlikely to outdraw him, but you can outfight him.
July 30, 2020
These easy to learn and simple to use techniques can help you take a resisting subject into custody.
May 4, 2020
If a subject you're approaching reaches for a gun in the front of his waistband, you can use these Police Krav Maga moves to disarm him.
March 19, 2020
Why the Marietta (GA) Police Department made Brazilian jiu jitsu training mandatory.
February 17, 2020
Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?
November 13, 2019
Officers should follow the practices of S2P3: situational awareness, self-control, presence, positioning, and prevention.
October 18, 2019
Chokeholds are some of the most controversial and effective techniques that officers can use to end attacks.
March 5, 2019
By applying basic principles of fighting, you can increase your chances of successfully countering and surviving a sudden edged weapon assault.
February 3, 2019
By striking quickly and minimizing the return force in your fist, you can deliver a more effective blow and protect the bones of your hands.
March 2, 2018
One of the first things any attacker will attempt to do to you in a physical confrontation is to cut off the oxygen to your brain, so it's important for you to know how to escape and counter that assault.
January 4, 2018
By studying the threats faced by officers years ago, today's police can prepare themselves for what they might face and develop the tactics, the training, and the mindset to prevail.
October 16, 2017
Trainers who are not adjusting their programs to meet the actual needs of their officers are making a big mistake that could lead to bad outcomes.
October 16, 2017
The startle reflex is your natural response to sudden noise or pain. Everyone has it, and I'm going to give you four steps to change your startle reflex into an effective defense technique I call the "converted startle."
April 10, 2017
Communications and sensitivity skills training are not enough. In fact, the third and critical component of training that should be mandatory for all law enforcement officers is defensive tactics.
May 4, 2016
media brand
The secure and easy all-access connection to your content.
Bookmarked content can then be accessed anytime on all of your logged in devices!
Already a member? Log In