The Value of Light
In the world of police work there are many tools used to increase the officer's effectiveness and to allow him to operate in environments...
Best Practices: Teamwork Minus the B.S.
We live in an age of political correctness where saying the right things seems to have more value than doing the right things. People...
Control Fear with Knowledge
“I was parked on a side street writing a report when dispatch gave the neighboring car a call in my district. ‘See the bartender...
Best Practices: Responding vs Reacting
At face value, there doesn't seem to be much difference between the words responding and reacting. However, if you take a moment to look...
The Neglected Aspect of Executive Protection
What does a multi-billionaire, an action star, a fashion designer, and the king of Sweden all have in common? They all got a pie...
Law Enforcement Training and Use of Force
Introduction
Police officers must use force when placing uncooperative subjects under arrest, as well as during situations of unrest (e.g. riots, protests where property is...
Tactical Rappel for Military & Law Enforcement (SpecOps)
In the video, Tactical Rappel for Military & Law Enforcement (SpecOps), Jim Wagner presents Rappel Master Frank Ortega who will demonstrate step-by-step how to...
Jeet Kune Do & The Military Knife
The knife has been a vital part of a warrior's personal arsenal for thousands of years.
It is nearly as old as mankind. Even with...
Active Shooter Response Training: A Modern Police Necessity
With the advent of Active Shooter Response Training that has developed in response to incidents like the Columbine High School shootings, the law enforcement...
Best Practices: Maintain A Healthy Mind
It's not difficult to find information and inspiration about staying in shape and maintaining a healthy body. However, without maintaining a healthy mind, you...
Best Practices: Closing the Reactionary Gap
One of the most important things you can learn about dealing face to face with suspects is the concept of relative positioning. Relative positioning...
Police Officer Survival Guide – To Be Armed Off Duty
A dilemma for officers is whether to be armed off duty or not.
Statistics on assaults against off-duty officers are given in a publication released...
Using an Assailant’s Aggression to Your Tactical Advantage
In all areas of life where people are involved there is an emotional, mental and physical aspect to it. In a combative encounter we...
Police Officer Survival Guide – Complacency Can Kill You
The average police officer may work his entire career without having to discharge his weapon in the line of duty. This leads the officers...
Stripes and Bars: Lead, Don’t Blame
WHEN SOMETHING GOES WRONG at an agency, administrators go into self-preservation mode. This, in turn, has a cascading effect all the way down to...
Best Practices: Warrior Mindset
You probably hear about needing to have a warrior mindset almost daily. Books are published about it, motivational speakers make money speaking of it,...
