Tag: In My Sights

Patrol

Dave Smith: Unicorns and Super Predators

The 1990's Crime Bill had major impact on public safety, now we need to go back to locking up career criminals again.

March 16, 2023

Patrol

Dave Smith: No Lessons Learned

In the 1980s and 1990s crime was out of control in this country and our leaders did something about it. Now they have abandoned that mission and crime has come back.

January 3, 2023

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Dave Smith: Deny the Lies

The untruths that have been spread about law enforcement share some of the characteristics of totalitarian propaganda.

December 2, 2022

Training

Dave Smith: The Blindfold Cockpit Test

Take a hint from our pilot friends. In an emergency, you need to be able to access all of your equipment without looking.

August 31, 2022

Training

So You Want to be a Trainer?

Turning your police experience into instruction for other officers requires you to learn how to teach.

August 9, 2022

Patrol

Dave Smith: When the Smoke Clears

It’s critical that everyone in your agency knows what to do after an officer-involved shooting.

July 6, 2022

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Dave Smith: Rioting for Fun and Profit

With the summer heat, we may see pro-choice demonstrations that are mostly peaceful until nightfall.

June 15, 2022

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Dave Smith: The Gangs of Everywhere

Gangs are America’s primary criminal problem and few of our leaders want to address it.

May 26, 2022

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Dave Smith: The Roaring Twenties

Looking back a century ago, we can see that America has always faced great challenges. And law enforcement officers have always played a role in helping us meet those challenges.

April 5, 2022

Training

Dave Smith: Reinforcing Your Training

Most officers know proper tactics and techniques, but time, routine, and the failure of supervisors to “coach” can lead to dangerous habits.

February 2, 2022

Patrol

Dave Smith: Science, Skepticism, COVID and You

Every American should have the choice to be vaccinated or not, instead of being forced to take the jab or lose their job.

December 8, 2021

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Dave Smith: Redefining Awareness

We need to expand our understanding of awareness to include ourselves, our mindset, our breathing, and our anxiety.

November 13, 2021