How do you use your patrol vehicle to provide cover while under fire, and do certain areas of the vehicle offer more or less protection? There is no clear-cut answer that could apply to every scenario. As with any form of cover, it depends on the situation and terrain.
In this video, Dustin Mowery, a product specialist at Team Wendy , shares his insights on how to best use a patrol vehicle for cover. He is a retired cop who served 27 years in law enforcement in Ohio.
Learn more about:
- The importance of mobility and not getting "glued" to a single piece of cover during an engagement.
- Why officers should get off the vehicle and maintain a weapons distance away to avoid shrapnel and improve mobility.
- The need for officers to be dynamic and aggressive in their shooting and focus on practical or performance-based training to improve shooting skills .
- How the location of the gunfight during a traffic stop can vary, but officers should move to the rear of the vehicle to avoid the suspect's cone of fire.
- The importance of mobility and being able to maneuver to different pieces of cover as the situation changes.
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