Tag: Gaining Compliance: Page 6

Women in Law Enforcement

Talking Them Down

I have had many experiences on patrol and SWAT call-outs where being a female definitely benefited in my negotiating with the suspect and eventually getting him to surrender peacefully or to do what I wanted him to do.

December 16, 2009

Special Units

North Las Vegas SWAT Subdues Prisoners

In this episode of "Fugitive Strike Force," North Las Vegas PD's SWAT unit heads to a prison armed with less-lethal pepperball rifles to subdue unruly prisoners. The show of force usually works, but officer Jason Scarale is ready, saying "We've had guys who want to be the tough man on the block, then we show them who's boss."

December 10, 2009

Patrol

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."

December 3, 2009

Patrol

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."

December 2, 2009

Women in Law Enforcement

Gift of Gab

When you're a police officer, you don't need to have the best gift of gab. Just avoid making the stupidest comment on the street.

July 15, 2009

Training

Talking Them Down

Sometimes you can use finesse to gain compliance and stop a situation from escalating into violence.

April 30, 2008

Patrol

Tactical and Practical Handcuffing

Patrol handcuffing techniques vary by department policy and individual officer preference. The goal should always be simple and direct: Get the handcuffs on the suspect. However, being prepared with a handcuffing strategy and technique will improve your confidence on the streets.

July 31, 2006

Patrol

Use of Force on Prisoners

Documentation and self-control are the keys to protecting yourself against charges of unreasonable force on persons in custody.

January 2, 2004

Patrol

The Hammer's Falling

Sometimes the best tool available to a cop is a well-turned phrase.

August 31, 2003

Weapons

The Great Persuader

Recently on the U.S. border with Mexico, a Border Patrol officer was caught with no backup while facing an angry mob of illegal aliens bent on crossing into the United States.

December 31, 2002

Patrol

Temporary Insanity

Every officer on the New Orleans Police Department knows instinctively when Carnival season begins. No one needs to check the calendar. It's in the air like the smell of alcohol and the laughter of excited crowds gathering on the streets of the Vieux Carre (the French Quarter).

May 31, 2002

Weapons

Communicate, Move, Shoot

These three skills can offer simple solutions to often complicated problems in the field.

June 30, 2001