The “tactical release” is a technique used the application of a police service dog to control a suspect. In contrast to lifting off of a bite suit (or “taking the dog off strong,” as it is often called in training) or choking the dog off, which are training practices, the tactical ...
Firearms instructor courses sometimes fail to address the important topic of how to safely and effectively manage the firing line. Without proper care, control and forethought, the potential for unproductive training or, worse yet, injury to one of our own is a real possibility.
To ...
Shannon J. Miles, the man who allegedly executed Harris (Texas) County Deputy Darren Goforth, appeared briefly in Houston District Court today. He said very little, except to answer the judges questions. Miles is being held without bond.
Harris County District Attorney Devon ...
It was a hot early evening in L.A. with no humidity or wind because before it was known as “L.A.” Los Angeles was a verified desert. Two patrolmen were doing what every good cop does on patrol: driving slow enough to see beyond the patrol car with some windows down to hear danger ...
It is truly important that civilians maintain accurate records of the killings and uses of force by their police, to understand why these occur. That’s why I personally donate to the Fatal Encounters database, which is an open source and objective attempt to do just that. I believe ...
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