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 is also a full-time instructor in the Law Enforcement Program at Alexandria Technical and Community College, Alexandria, Minnesota. Duane has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Bemidji State University and a Masters Degree in Education from Southwest State University.
Your goal is to be the calm in the eye of every stormy situation
A lot of what “momma says” can make you a better police officer
Being willing to employ an effective technique or tactic the instant it is justified will do more to control a suspect than starting with an inadequate one
Ammo is cheap, lives are expensive — maintain your level of proficiency by regular practice
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
This approach attempts to make the situation fit the tactics regardless of the totality of the circumstance
I have a few sayings I teach my students regarding officer safety, and one of them is “let sleeping giants sleep”
Your destiny should be to be a great police officer; think and speak like a true professional and you will be one
Understanding your capabilities, tactics and limitations will prevent you from being the next officer dragged by fleeing suspect
A study of police ambushes illustrates specific strategies and tactics that could greatly improve your chance of survival during an ambush attack
All officers need to be armed with researched responses to hotly debated issues
Where and how officers choose to wear their mic, or any other piece of equipment, is a personal decision that should be tactically thought out
Using loud, repetitive verbal commands can be more of a hindrance than a help when trying to gain compliance from a resistive subject
Regular ongoing practice increases proficiency, muscle memory and performance under stress
Working night shift and/or rotating shifts can make sleeping difficult. I have previously suggested using a sleep mask or blacking out any windows to ensure your bedroom is dark. I also advocate us...
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