Prepared vs. Paranoid

Prepared vs. Paranoid

“At any time or place, by anyone, and for any reason.” What does that mean to you? How often have you thought to yourself: This could be the one? Officers need to be prepared—not paranoid—but prepared, to properly respond to ever-changing dynamic situations. This is no easy ...
Night Moves

Night Moves

It's a given that tactics change with conditions. Well, we all know that working nights is a different—and more dangerous—beast. Check your call logs and I'm sure it will confirm that the night shift accounts for more requests for service involving domestic violence, intoxication ...
STRESS!!!

STRESS!!!

Former-Cpl. Mark Magness of Federal Heights, Colo., police department is captured on bodycam viciously assaulting a prisoner. Would a better understanding of stress have prevented this? “… 10 seconds of poor judgment can lead to: discipline, career derailment, depression, prison, ...
Motorcycle Traffic Stops

Motorcycle Traffic Stops

Spring is here and the flowers are blooming in many parts of the country and the highways are once again abuzz with motorcycle enthusiasts. After the chill of winter, a day of sunshine on the open road is just what many of us need. With increased motorcycle traffic come increased ...
Perception & Reality: Bodycams

Perception & Reality: Bodycams

[Editor’s Note: In an exclusive interview with Calibre Press Instructor Scott Hughes, Officer Jesse Kidder recounts coming face-to-face with a double homicide suspect near Cincinnati.] At approximately 8pm on Thursday, April 16, 2015, Officer Jesse Kidder of the New Richmond, ...

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