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Why SWAT cops need to be their own fitness instructors
Stress and fatigue are your two biggest enemies while trying to function in a tactical environment
November 04, 2014 11:51 AM
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Sgt. Glenn French
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Officer Safety
A cop’s split-second decision: Real or replica?
October 31, 2014 09:38 PM
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P1 Community Q&A
What would Eric Holder’s police tactics commission really accomplish?
In a free society, the relationship between police and citizens must remain the fundamental issue that demands vigilance, but one must wonder whether a nationwide commission is the answer
October 30, 2014 05:30 PM
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Lance Eldridge
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Familiarize yourself with other local squad cars
April 04, 2007 07:25 PM
Hit the surplus store to prevent gun rust
April 03, 2007 09:48 AM
Emergency First Aid: Stopping extremity bleeding
March 30, 2007 05:57 AM
Preventing cruiser theft
March 29, 2007 06:21 PM
Gang gun-hiding tactic
March 28, 2007 09:42 AM
Off-duty decision-making & strategy
March 23, 2007 08:34 AM
Seating suspects to increase reaction time
March 22, 2007 04:28 AM
Pause, observe and listen at domestic disturbances
March 21, 2007 03:23 AM
Training for different levels of confrontation
March 16, 2007 07:00 AM
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Firearm Accessories
A cop’s guide to concealment holsters
There are 3½ objectives of any concealment holster: security, access, concealment and the half-consideration is one-hand re-holstering ability
March 15, 2007 11:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Training for touch during emergency driving
March 11, 2007 01:21 PM
Revisiting the Reactionary Gap
March 09, 2007 05:59 AM
More on hats & building searches
March 08, 2007 01:26 AM
Hats and building searches
March 05, 2007 11:39 PM
How to avoid “disappearing hands”
March 02, 2007 05:51 AM
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How to buy a police folding knive
Police officers need to have a good utility knife on their person to use as a cutting tool for a variety of situations
February 27, 2007 10:47 AM
More on convenience store safety
February 26, 2007 10:33 AM
Convenience store awareness
February 25, 2007 03:28 AM
The best shotgun stance
February 23, 2007 06:28 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Using radar during foggy weather
February 22, 2007 03:27 PM
“Radar on” may work against you
February 22, 2007 01:21 PM
Simulated weapons safety
February 16, 2007 05:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
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10 Tactical Tips: How to approach a suspicious person
February 16, 2007 04:45 AM
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Investigator James G. Smith
Using your radar to keep you safe
February 14, 2007 09:54 AM
Watch for hidden sharp objects
February 14, 2007 08:19 AM
CELL PHONE CAPABLE OF FIRING 4 .22 ROUNDS
February 12, 2007 06:48 AM
The correct knife grip
February 09, 2007 05:46 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Fundamental extremely close quarter shooting technique
February 02, 2007 03:57 AM
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The Police Officers Safety Association (POSA)
Anticipate addresses when responding to domestics
February 01, 2007 02:54 AM
Md. officer wounded after “friendly fire”
January 31, 2007 12:20 PM
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