Coach Bob Lindsey of Verbal Defense & Influence talks with Police1 Editor In Chief Doug Wyllie about techniques officers can use to get through a bad moment or a bad day.
Kevin Dillon demonstrates how to perform an elbow set which can be used as a combative exercise. Elbow sets can be helpful during violent physical encounters.
Betsy Brantner-Smith talks with Michael Janich, Special Project Coordinator at Spyderco. Michael explains how to use the knife as a utility tool but also as a weapon when applying defensive tactics.
What used to be the common criminal may now be a trained fighter. In this segment, Diana Rathborne demonstrates how to better defend yourself with some basic defensive boxing techniques.
What used to be the common criminal may now be a trained fighter. In this segment, Diana Rathborne demonstrates how to better defend yourself with some basic defensive boxing techniques.
In this video, Dave Smith stresses the importance of watching your defensive tactics techniques, particularly with a baton, in order to avoid negative coverage from the media.
Betsy Brantner-Smith sits down to speak with Michael Janich of Spyderco about defending yourself in the case of an edged weapon attack. Michael explains that "knifers" are going to attack you in the way they find the most convenient for them. He has looked at the counterknife tactics of other cultures to come up with advice for both uniformed and correctional officers.