Tag: Ground Fighting

Patrol
Subject and Former Maryland Officer Charged with Assault Had a History
A Baltimore police officer who resigned over the weekend following a violent confrontation with a subject — and was subsequently charged with first- and second-degree assault — reportedly had a history with the man.
August 16, 2018
Screen grab of a widely circulated video showed Officer Arthur Williams repeatedly striking 26-year-old Dashawn McGrier with his fists and knee and taking him to the ground in front of an East Baltimore rowhouse.
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West Virginia Deputy's Facebook Post About Fight with Subject Goes Viral
Deputy Kristen Richmond of the Brooke County Sheriff’s Office posted on her Facebook page a lengthy description of a five-minute fight with "a 5’11, 195lb collegiate male athlete who was gooned up on an unknown drug" in the hope that it "serves as a swift kick in the [hindquarters] to a lot of cops." The post quickly went viral.
August 1, 2018
Training
Fight from the Guard on the Ground
Let's discuss the best strategy to deal with the situation where you are forced to the ground by the arrestee, who ends up in your "guard" (on top but not mounted—simply between your legs).
February 6, 2015
Photo: Michael Schlosser
Training
Countering Gun Grabs on the Ground
Even a well-trained officer can find him- or herself on the ground when initiating an arrest. Things happen quickly and things can get ugly quickly. Be sure that you are ready to counter any grabs for your weapons.
August 30, 2014
Photo courtesy of Michael Schlosser
Patrol
Defending Against a Ground Attack
One of the worst-case scenarios for officers is to be on the ground with assailants sitting on top of them punching or choking them. In order to train for this worst-case scenario, your tactics need to be simple and effective.
February 26, 2014
Photo courtesy of Michael Schlosser
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Video: Bystanders Help Ohio Cop Break Up Fight
A casino patron and municipal bus driver helped a Cleveland Police officer subdue three teens during a physical confrontation earlier this month in downtown's Public Square.
March 24, 2013
News Cleveland Bystander
Training
Choke Escapes
MMA practitioners commonly use choking techniques to defeat their opponents. The consequences of your being "choked out" or rendered unconscious are severe for officers. Learn how to defeat the rear naked choke and guillotine choke.
March 18, 2012
Photo: Jimmy Lee
Training
Choke Escapes: 2 Techniques
If you find yourself against an MMA aficionado, you'll want to know how to get out of a choke hold. View detailed photos showing escape techniques to defend against the rear naked choke and the guillotine choke. Read our full article, "Choke Escapes." Photos by Jimmy Lee.
March 15, 2012
Photos 1-5 show an escape from the rear naked choke. Use both of your hands to pull downward on his wrist and/or forearm. At the same time, tuck your chin to your chest. Pull hard to relieve as much pressure as you can.
Patrol
Weapon Retention on the Ground
If you unexpectedly end up on the ground, you will be forced to make aggressive efforts to retain your firearm. Unfortunately, many law enforcement trainers focus on standing weapon retention techniques, which creates a training gap that leaves officers vulnerable when they find themselves in a ground fight.
May 31, 2009
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Up Close, Personal, and Violent
Most attacks on law enforcement officers occur at a range of 10 feet. Are you training for them?
August 31, 2006
Your greatest asset and greatest liability in any close-quarters attack is your sidearm. Protect it and bring it into action as soon as you can.
Patrol
Skin vs. Steel
Go on the offensive to defend yourself in an edged-weapon attack.
January 31, 2006
The author (left) demonstrates his technique for blocking a knife swipe while also going on the attack. Note that the block technique guards the most vulnerable arteries on the inside of the wrist and arm against the knife attack.
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