A shooting incident is extraordinarily tense in a multitude of ways. That tension doesn’t stop after the smoke clears. Here are a few things to keep in mind that can help reduce trauma after an OIS.
Watch the little things that can make a big difference. In Chuck Remsberg's book, ...
The majority of armed confrontations occur in low light conditions. Are you training for that reality? A presenter at a national training symposium appealed to trainers and rangemasters to ensure that their facilities are equipped for nighttime work and suggested that if necessary, ...
(Originally Featured on PoliceOne)
If your tendency is to clam up after a rough day and to completely avoid work talk, consider changing your ways. The news is never lacking for some seriously horrendous incidents, from chilling incidents of child abuse to people killing their ...
As made crystal clear in Calibre’s Street Survival II book, one of the most critical cardinal rules of officer survival is to wear your vest. Sounds obvious, but it’s a fact: Some officers don’t wear them. The list of justifications is long - and dangerous. “It’s uncomfortable.” ...
What is it to be a part of the 5%?
It’s an exceptional officer who is committed to outstanding performance on the job…and in life.
It’s an officer who is motivated, proactive and dedicated to peak performance through a steady regime of training and education.
It’s an officer ...
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