Let’s get back to the basics! I conduct numerous BLET and Officer Survival courses. What I have found, and still find, officers at ALL levels miss the basics. The basics of GOOD body searches. This has, and continues to, cost many officers their lives needlessly.
I have included within all levels of training, a “BB” as part of the search program. This includes: body, vehicle, and building searches. Yes, a “BB”, that small sphere shaped object that shoots from a “BB” rifle or pistol. It has time and time again proven to be a very effective item in training persons to search for hidden weapons or items of contraband. It is hidden in the areas where most criminal choose to hide these items.
In times of tight training budgets, a pack is also very cost effective training tool. Remember..."SEARCH FOR THE BB”, it could save your life!
Professionally Yours,
Steve W. Graves
USMS
Asheville, NC
One10Star@aol.com