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...
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...
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...
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...