Duane Wolfe

The Warrior's Path

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.

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Beware of where you wear your flashlight
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On occasion I see officers with their large squad flashlights hanging on a ring in the small of their back. While it may be equally accessible to both hands, this is not a good practice. Any hard o...
5 tips from Force Science on de-escalation tactics
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Dealing with people in crisis is difficult. The only things a police officer can control are the decisions they make and the tactics they use
Why you should check your rack before every shift
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If you share the squad with others, check your long gun(s) are set up correctly before every shift. All too often after a high-risk stop, officers forget to return the weapon to a chamber empty con...
FBI's 2016 LEOKA stats tell a concerning story
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2016 saw an increase by more than three times of death by rifle fire over 2015
Why repetition is your friend when it comes to holster positioning
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Article updated on October 18, 2018 Each time you start your shift, make sure your duty belt and equipment within is in good working order. Is your holster located in the sweet spot for your draw t...
Take a tactical position when writing a ticket
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When writing or printing off a ticket, or working on your computer during a stop, it is easy to be distracted and not pay full attention to your surroundings. Especially at night, consider moving t...
Police health and wellness: 5 myths we must bust
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A new book identifies and provides strategies for dealing with the negative effects of working in law enforcement
3 ways to improve your Terry searches
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Allowing complacency to set in during this common procedure puts you and your partner's life at risk
1 simple strategy for dealing with a driver who refuses to give you their license
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Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
How to win a gunfight: 8 tips on proper use of cover
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Proper use of cover is a critical skill when you come under fire. Train to move, train to take cover and train to win
The one simple question that can improve traffic stops
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This approach is sure to make the community, your administrators and supervisors happy
What is your inner voice telling you when you're on scene?
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Recognizing and listening to your internal dialogue can help your situational awareness when responding to specific calls or stops
How to mitigate the dangers of TASER deployment against suspects
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Any officer employing a TASER against an armed subject should be working in tandem with an officer armed with a firearm
10 police training takeaways from the St. Cloud mall attack
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Real shootings involve stress, cover, concealment, movement and suspects who sometimes do not stop when we think they should
Video: Gun retention techniques and the use of backup weapons
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In this video tactical tip, Police1 Columnist Duane Wolfe — alongside demonstration partner and Police1 Contributor Lee Shaykhet — discuss ways in which weapon retention drills can be made as reali...
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