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Time, Pressure & the Impact on Greatness

Time, Pressure & the Impact on Greatness

by Calibre Press | Jul 6, 2021 | Education, Media and Public Relations, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol

By Carlos D. Gonzalez & Brian N. O’Donnell A few years ago, two NBA teams competed in one of the most exciting basketball games many have had the opportunity to watch. This game had everything a basketball fan could ask for…lead changes, amazing athleticism and...
VIDEO: Cops Get Mad When People Who Don’t Understand Force Encounters Judge Them. How Much Do YOU Really Know?

VIDEO: Cops Get Mad When People Who Don’t Understand Force Encounters Judge Them. How Much Do YOU Really Know?

by Jim Glennon | May 5, 2021 | Calibre Analysis, Instructor Insights, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Training, Video

By Jim Glennon Last month, 22-year-old Anthony Alvarez was shot by a Chicago police officer after several officers approached him and he fled, for the second time in two days. This sparked a foot pursuit. It was apparent that Alvarez had a gun and as one of the...
“Shoot her in the leg! Use Karate! Fire a warning shot!”

“Shoot her in the leg! Use Karate! Fire a warning shot!”

by Jim Glennon | Apr 26, 2021 | Calibre Press Commentary

By Jim Glennon It’s time to ask, “Who actually understands what it’s like to be a police officer?” TV personalities? Office-bound politicians? Sports figures? They are suddenly all experts on law enforcement, controlling violence and making life or death decisions in...
VIDEO: It’s a Matter of Time

VIDEO: It’s a Matter of Time

by Calibre Press | Apr 21, 2021 | Defensive Tactics, Instructor Insights, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips

By Jim Glennon Of all the elements involved in force investigations, time is one of the most critical to understand and knowledgeably apply when judging an officers’ decisions and actions. It takes time to observe. It takes time to assess. It takes time to decide. It...

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