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RECENT EXPERT ARTICLES
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You will understand your capabilities and limitations while tackling shooting scenarios that are unwieldy or impossible to replicate at your department training
During testing, officers found the TASER 10 to be much more intuitive and easier to use than firearms or legacy TASERs
Try this new approach to help candidates sparkle, not stumble
You do not have to be a great public speaker, but you must show effective composure, dignity and confidence and not have distracting mannerisms or verbal habits
Use mental rehearsal to help prepare for off-duty incidents
Leon Lott serves as Richland County sheriff and S.C. State Guard commander