Defensive Tactics

Chief Roger Schei of the Pocatello Police Department discusses the mindset required to be an effective law enforcement leader

Use this technique when a suspect won't give up their arms for handcuffing

If you work long enough in law enforcement the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance

A technique for lone officers who meet resistance on the road

Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects

This technique is so named because of the ease at which you can place a person under arrest in a position to be handcuffed and controlled

Resist the adage, “I’ll request backup if I need it,” because by the time you need it, backup will likely arrive too late

Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic

Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation

Learning to apply this hold short of pressure also means it can be used as a tactically superior escort hold

These techniques can’t be learned through casual viewing or assimilation. They can only be learned and maintained through repetition

"I could see the grip of a pistol in his waistband and saw he was reaching for it with his right hand while backing away from us."

There are real dangers when we fail to regularly evaluate our training programs

Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects

I found this technique very effective during one-on-one physical struggles to handcuff