Defensive Tactics
Meet three black belt officers using martial arts to transform police training — locally, virtually and internationally
Nothing will bleed to death on a desk at the station if you abandon it temporarily to assist another officer
Learn how evidence-based training strategies rooted in real-world scenarios and data analysis enhance officer readiness, skill retention and field performance
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
The escort position has been taught at police and corrections academies for many years, but the escort finger lock takedown may be a better option
“The new academy will support the highest level of instruction for cadets, troopers, and our law enforcement partners,” State Police Commissioner Col. Christopher Paris said
Retired Lt. Dan Marcou was sitting at a picnic table eating a chili dog with his grandkids when a lone officer started pursuing a suspect on foot; the officer radioed for assistance, but Marcou ran to help