Tag: In My Sights: Page 5

Training

Lessons Learned

First and foremost, the recordings reveal that force is ugly. It is not the "one punch, hero wins, bad guy goes down," movie action the public has been conditioned to expect.

September 4, 2018

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Ornery Little Facts

Police are not the enemy of the American public despite what the activists and media say.

August 8, 2018

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Wide Open Spaces

As it turned out, this was a perfect example of the "bad assignment" that resulted in many positive outcomes.

July 13, 2018

Training

The Will to Keep Going

Often ambush attacks are so sudden and violent the officer's doom seems certain, yet they manage to overcome the bushwhacking…but how?

June 18, 2018

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Your Skin is in the Game

When policymakers implement ridiculous rules that get people hurt, LEOs are the ones who have to deal with the consequences.

May 3, 2018

Training

Officer Safety: Why or Why Not?

If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.

March 30, 2018

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The Measure of Our Success

Good intentions are not enough when we make decisions for criminal justice.

March 1, 2018

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Take a Breath

To prevent taking shallow breaths in stressful situations, make sure you practice and refresh your tactical breathing skills.

February 8, 2018

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The End

You create the ending of your own story, every call, every crisis, every day.

January 4, 2018

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Mise en Place

To be truly prepared for a situation on duty, you must
have everything in its place, mentally and physically.

December 7, 2017

Training

The Toy

Play is one of the essential elements of a healthy life, so make time for it.

November 6, 2017

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Respect for Old Glory

I am a firm believer in saying the Pledge of Allegiance and condemning anyone who burns our flag.

October 13, 2017