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3 areas to work on to improve police performance
Here are a few ideas on what you can do to improve your own performance on the street — and remember, it’s always a performance.
January 12, 2015 03:46 PM
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Duane Wolfe
How Swayze’s ‘Road House’ can be an officer training device
In the 1989 movie ‘Road House’ Patrick Swayze’s character gave what was arguably the best advice for police officers that ever came out of Hollywood
January 12, 2015 02:56 PM
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Charles Humes
When cops kill: The psychology of deadly-force encounters
The law does not require police officers to utilize the absolute minimum force necessary in a threat situation — only that the level of force used be reasonable to control a deadly threat
January 09, 2015 04:03 PM
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Dr. Laurence Miller
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The six stages of effective training
April 06, 2007 07:50 AM
Keep your eyes forward
April 05, 2007 02:00 AM
Familiarize yourself with other local squad cars
April 04, 2007 07:25 PM
Hit the surplus store to prevent gun rust
April 03, 2007 09:48 AM
Emergency First Aid: Stopping extremity bleeding
March 30, 2007 05:57 AM
Preventing cruiser theft
March 29, 2007 06:21 PM
Gang gun-hiding tactic
March 28, 2007 09:42 AM
Off-duty decision-making & strategy
March 23, 2007 08:34 AM
Seating suspects to increase reaction time
March 22, 2007 04:28 AM
Pause, observe and listen at domestic disturbances
March 21, 2007 03:23 AM
Training for different levels of confrontation
March 16, 2007 07:00 AM
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Firearm Accessories
A cop’s guide to concealment holsters
There are 3½ objectives of any concealment holster: security, access, concealment and the half-consideration is one-hand re-holstering ability
March 15, 2007 11:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Training for touch during emergency driving
March 11, 2007 01:21 PM
Revisiting the Reactionary Gap
March 09, 2007 05:59 AM
More on hats & building searches
March 08, 2007 01:26 AM
Hats and building searches
March 05, 2007 11:39 PM
How to avoid “disappearing hands”
March 02, 2007 05:51 AM
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How to buy a police folding knive
Police officers need to have a good utility knife on their person to use as a cutting tool for a variety of situations
February 27, 2007 10:47 AM
More on convenience store safety
February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
Convenience store awareness
February 25, 2007 03:28 AM
The best shotgun stance
February 23, 2007 06:28 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Using radar during foggy weather
February 22, 2007 03:27 PM
“Radar on” may work against you
February 22, 2007 01:21 PM
Simulated weapons safety
February 16, 2007 05:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
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10 Tactical Tips: How to approach a suspicious person
February 16, 2007 04:45 AM
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Investigator James G. Smith
Using your radar to keep you safe
February 14, 2007 09:54 AM
Watch for hidden sharp objects
February 14, 2007 08:19 AM
CELL PHONE CAPABLE OF FIRING 4 .22 ROUNDS
February 12, 2007 06:48 AM
The correct knife grip
February 09, 2007 05:46 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Fundamental extremely close quarter shooting technique
February 02, 2007 03:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
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