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Officers should follow the practices of S2P3: situational awareness, self-control, presence, positioning, and prevention.
Not only does a laser sighting system enhance firearm accuracy when an officer is under attack, it can also help de-escalate violent confrontations.
Always be alert at scenes involving tow trucks and aware of the dangers present during impound and wrecked vehicle removal operations.
Barking orders and giving demands to someone who is already agitated will only make things worse.
Chokeholds are some of the most controversial and effective techniques that officers can use to end attacks.
By applying basic principles of fighting, you can increase your chances of successfully countering and surviving a sudden edged weapon assault.
Work as a team with at least one other officer to apprehend a high-risk subject as safely as possible.
A sling bag allows an officer to carry a long gun in public for extended periods of time while keeping the weapon secured and out of sight. And the weapon can be quickly deployed when needed. Read Brian Marshall's full article here.
A domestic disturbance call can involve anything from a verbal dispute to a homicide. So we all need reminders of the danger of domestic disputes and ensure officers are taking all precautions.
As police officers (and especially if you work corrections) in the United States or Canada, you have to ask this question: What would you do if you were taken hostage?