#DefensiveTactics

Basics of an Outside Wrist-lock

The outside wrist lock is one of the most basic subject control/defensive tactics techniques. It is extremely versatile and can be...

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Applying a chest seal to your partner

Do you carry a chest seal? I carry one behind my trauma plate in my vest. I've had to apply it to a victim of a stabbing, but thankfully...

Modern Subject Control in today’s Policing World

To say today’s law enforcement environment is challenging is a gross understatement. Officers are being targeted and ambushed, the media...

After the police academy: 3 ways new cops can stay ahead of the game

Congratulations! You survived the police academy where you spent long days combining the academics of law school with the physical...

Why stress inoculation is critical for police recruits

Many of today’s police recruits have never been punched in the face or held a gun, and the closest thing to a fight is when they wrestled...

Officers are Using Excessive Force Due to Lack of Training, Bull!

I’ve been hearing this a lot lately, “officers are using excessive force due to lack of training.” I’m hearing it from cops, retired...

Ground Survival

Great performance by this officer. Some excellent takeaways: Notice the suspects timing on when he choose to provide resistance. Suspect...

If you want to get faster, train slower

Cadets, I’m very pleased with the progress you have made in the area of Subject Control. I wanted to emphasize something that we...