Defensive Tactics
With limited training time, it’s crucial to focus on techniques that work in the real world. Discover strategies for prioritizing skill categories and improving outcomes
Equip officers with critical thinking skills, adaptable tactics and real-world training scenarios to prepare for the unpredictable
Discover the overlooked vulnerabilities in police station safety and review practical strategies for enhancing security, including tactical response, proactive planning, and improving perimeter and weapons security
The reality of attacks on officers and how we train for them
Right now, a very dangerous person is preparing for the day they meet you. Are you preparing for them with martial arts training?
Every officer should be trained in shooting from the ground on their back, side and front in every direction a threat can present itself
A technique gives you the solution to one problem; a principle gives you the skills to solve any problem
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The suspect shoved the officer into his cruiser and got on top of him, violently hitting him, getting his gun
Many recruits across the country are required to have wrestling shoes – but why do so many throw their shoes away when they graduate from the police academy?
“It’s teaching officers how to effectively control suspects on the ground who may be noncompliant.”
“Officers should have an hour of hands-on training a week.”
If members of our profession continue to deliver indefensible blows such as those delivered in Memphis, the American police profession as we know it may very well find itself on the ropes.
Richland County (S.C.) Sheriff’s Department Corporal Peter Hart describes what makes RCSD’s Special Response Team unique
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Aside from the obvious benefits of the art itself, we are only beginning to tap into the full potential of what Jiu-Jitsu offers law enforcement officers
The program allows officers to train weekly in hand-to-hand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, refining skills and helping with confidence, discipline, health and wellness
Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought
When instructors create a safety culture and invite their students to participate actively in that culture, the chances of injury are reduced exponentially
Award-winning indie filmmaker Jason Harney’s new documentary provides the icebreaker for a discussion on priorities around police training and use of force
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
Would you rather have officers look good on the mats or perform in the field with greater proficiency?
Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect
Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome
Continuum does not accurately describe police response options to resistance
Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment
Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program
A program at the Pasco Police Department aims to explore techniques that may be more effective than what is taught at the academy
The level of control needed during this martial art is the same as when responding on a SWAT call
“Our mission is to train and equip Kansas LEOs with quality resources to handle potentially dangerous situations minimizing the risk of injury to anyone involved.”
In developing the new training, the department looked into research of what works and sought to incorporate de-escalation at every step
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
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