by Calibre Press | Apr 3, 2024 | Calibre Press Commentary, Guest Commentary, Instructor Insights, Law Enforcement Today, Legal, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Use of Force
Just days ago, a PBS NewsHour segment claimed that more than 1,000 people died between 2012 and 2021 “after police used physical force that is considered non-lethal.” The piece cited batons, CEWs, physical restraint techniques and chemical agents as the “non-lethal”...
by Calibre Press | Sep 5, 2021 | Instructor Insights, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Uncategorized, Weapons & Tactical Gear
Calibre Press received the following question we thought we would share for discussion: An officer writes: “There is a mixed opinion on my department on which hand O.C. should be used with. Many say it should be worn on the strong hand side and used by the strong hand...
by Calibre Press | Aug 11, 2021 | Defensive Tactics, Guest Commentary, Instructor Insights, Officer Feedback, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Training, Weapons & Tactical Gear
In last week’s newsletter we shared a question from an officer looking for insights into the pros and cons of carrying O.C. on either the strong side or the reaction side. After posting a response from a former Calibre Press instructor, we tossed the question out to...
by Calibre Press | Aug 4, 2021 | Defensive Tactics, Instructor Insights, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Weapons & Tactical Gear
Calibre Press received the following question we thought we would share for discussion: An officer wrote: “There is a mixed opinion on my department on which hand O.C. should be used with. Many say it should be worn on the strong hand side and used by the strong hand...