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Duane Wolfe

In February 2014, Duane Wolfe retired from his career as a Minnesota Peace Officer after more than 25 years of service (beginning in 1988). During his career, he served as a patrolman, sergeant, S.R.T., use of force and firearms instructor. He was a full-time law enforcement instructor at Alexandria Technical & Community College in Alexandria, Minnesota for 28 years. Duane has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bemidji State University and a Masters Degree in Education from Southwest State University.

LATEST ARTICLES

4 lessons from Ferguson on how cops should communicate with the public

Ferguson taught us that in this era of instant information, we need to quickly use the tools that are available to us to educate and inform those we serve

August 06, 2015 07:59 PM

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11 ways police can improve their job performance

Because luck is not a strategy and hope is not a tactic, officers on the street today need to remember the fundamentals of their training and the basic officer safety tactics that have proven to be effective

July 27, 2015 03:40 PM

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Police Training

How to practice and prepare with your long gun

May 27, 2015 03:44 PM

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Patrol Issues

5 statements cops should never make on duty

Your destiny should be to be a great police officer; think and speak like a true professional and you will be one

May 18, 2015 02:46 PM

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Why you should do your TASER Spark Check for the full five seconds

April 29, 2015 03:48 PM

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Vehicles

5 felony traffic stop tactical tips for police officers

The end of a pursuit can be hectic and chaotic so remember to control yourself, trust your training and do your tactical breathing

April 20, 2015 12:55 PM

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Fitness & Health

Improve sleep and threat reaction time with these 2 breathing techniques

Every cop is looking for an edge — something that will make them a little better, a little more prepared

March 23, 2015 02:48 PM

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Officer-Involved Shootings

4 keys to surviving a shooting and preventing ‘Fergusonitis’

If you fear a lawsuit more than death, you have a poor understanding of lawsuits — and death

February 19, 2015 07:50 PM

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Considerations for armed encounters off-duty and undercover

February 10, 2015 07:57 PM

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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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