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7 LEO myths that stress you out and scare your family - 06/19/2013 Comments

Warrior mindset: 8 elements of tactical performance - 06/05/2013 Comments

2 traffic stops, 2 very different outcomes - 05/15/2013 Comments

Bring fighting into your firearms training - 05/01/2013 Comments

Lessons learned from facing an “invincible” assailant - 04/17/2013 Comments

Why one cop carries 145 rounds of ammo on the job - 04/17/2013 Comments

5 more keys to winning gunfights - 02/20/2013 Comments

5 keys to winning gunfights (from a cop who's 'been there' repeatedly) - 01/16/2013 Comments

Common-sense lawsuit protection: Saying we're sorry - 01/09/2013 Comments

"Hello, SWAT? Hell calling…" - 12/19/2012

Lessons learned from a cold day in hell - 12/19/2012

6 threats to personal excellence - 11/21/2012 Comments

Why are cops sometimes cynical about judges? See 'Exhibit A' - 11/09/2012 Comments

The good, the bad, and the ugly of police wellness and survival - 10/17/2012 Comments

Turning a film cliche into a tactical save - 10/03/2012 Comments

Use of force: Do you agree with the chiefs? - 09/19/2012 Comments

One cop's 'big hit': When glory comes, it ain't all roses - 08/22/2012 Comments

Tighten up those loose lips - 08/16/2012 Comments

Winning the battle against the 'cop stew' - 07/18/2012 Comments

A bereaved mom's life-saving message for cops - 06/20/2012 Comments

Website gives free up-to-the-minute reports on ECW court rulings - 05/31/2012

Police Week 2012: Getting through the ultimate tragedy - 05/16/2012 Comments

Study: Victims and witnesses exaggerate - 05/10/2012 Comments

When your patrol car needs to be an ambulance - 04/18/2012 Comments

Sovereign Citizens: Keys for caution with these high-risk subjects - 03/14/2012

Leadership traits: How do you and your 'leaders' measure up? - 03/07/2012 Comments

8 ways to help another cop after a shooting - 03/01/2012 Comments

A trainer's bold action turns disaster into heroic rescue - 02/08/2012 Comments

Beware the legal risks of spreading gory scene photos - 01/26/2012 Comments

One police widow's horror story of pure hell - 01/11/2012 Comments

Speak your mind: Are today’s cops too militarized? - 01/05/2012 Comments

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Shot 5 times, a sergeant reflects on lessons learned - 12/14/2011 Video

3 steps to goal success in 2012 - 12/08/2011

Muzzle down for least-risky gun-handling - 11/17/2011 Comments

Dynamic entry... via squad car - 11/09/2011

Will these firearms training scars sabotage you in a gunfight? - 10/20/2011

Gunfighting from inside your squad - 10/19/2011

Overcoming a little-known risk of the 'quick-peek' - 09/22/2011

A chopper crashes and a training mantra kicks in to save lives - 09/14/2011 Comments

A humorous approach to reducing police shootings - 08/18/2011 Comments

Legal implications of an OIS under hypoglycemic shock - 08/17/2011 Comments

3 lessons learned from a surprise knife attack - 07/20/2011 Comments

One case study of in-custody death: A 'perfect storm' of deadly errors - 07/06/2011

Winning concepts for hand-to-hand combat - 06/22/2011 Comments

LAPD provides the 'missing link' in SWAT debriefings - 05/25/2011

A way to stop legal issues before they start - 04/20/2011

7 vital lessons for every officer - 03/23/2011

The 'R-word resurfaces! - 03/23/2011 Comments

6 challenges to strengthen your gunfight training and performance - 02/23/2011 Comments

The 'no excuses,' commercial break workout - 01/26/2011 Comments

A provocative face-off on traits of a successful officer - 12/29/2010 Comments

10 pre-attack behavior cues - 12/15/2010

Mercy for this old, sick inmate? - 12/06/2010 Comments

7 habits of successful police officers - 12/01/2010 Comments

Gang migration: From prison to your beat - 11/17/2010

Who's packing? 10 cues for identifying armed suspects - 11/03/2010

An acronym to help you keep your mental edge - 10/27/2010 Comments

7 habits of successful departments - 10/13/2010 Comments

Using courageous conversation to prevent a fellow officer’s mistakes - 09/29/2010 Comments

A secret for breaking through to delusional EDPs - 09/15/2010 Comments

No time for complacency on new deputy’s first day - 09/01/2010 Comments

Examining one cop's remarkable victim impact statement - 08/18/2010 Comments

Think you're good? You can be even better! - 08/04/2010 Comments

6 key ways your lawyer should 'advocate' for you after a shooting - 07/14/2010 Comments

2 Chicago cops win against a surprise attack - 06/30/2010 Comments

Dream haunted: A young cop's close call clarifies an instructor's startling statement - 06/16/2010 Comments

Stephen Gower at ILEETA: Celebrating roadkill and butterflies - 05/19/2010 Comments

Facing your mortality after a deadly-force incident - 05/05/2010 Comments

It's in the cards: Two officers' pocket-sized survival reminders - 04/14/2010 Comments

Helping schools prepare for an active-shooter showdown - 03/31/2010 Comments

5 lessons learned from a deadly encounter with an "unarmed" subject - 03/10/2010 Comments

10 critical habits for winning a gunfight - 02/17/2010 Comments

Training Day for the media - 02/03/2010 Comments

Third World police training: Could you meet the challenges? - 01/20/2010 Comments

Indy cop shop pioneers new leadership tactics - 01/06/2010 Comments

Preparing for armed encounters in 2010: A year-end "script review" for cops - 12/23/2009 Comments

Driver inside or out: Six trainers offer tactical suggestions - 12/09/2009

Under fire in snow and cold: Could you help a downed officer survive? - 11/25/2009 Comments

Are a cop's personal cell phone records fair game in court? - 11/18/2009 Comments

Winning in combat: The Ness Brothers mindset - 10/28/2009 Comments

IACP Special: Are officer-involved shooting videos the next hot-button issue? - 10/14/2009 Comments

The best tactics for detecting deception: Preview of new Homeland Security training - 09/30/2009

Excited delirium: New video, roll call refresher, and a face-off with a happy ending - 09/16/2009 Comments

With big bucks at risk, a Calif. city supports its cops - 09/02/2009 Comments

Without truth, you are the loser - 08/26/2009 Comments

How would you perform in these off-duty active-shooter drills? - 08/05/2009

R.E.S.C.U.E.: Saving the life of a downed officer without sacrificing your own - 07/15/2009

Heroics or recklessness? You be the judge - 06/24/2009

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One survivor's post-shooting mission: more respect between cops and security - 06/10/2009 Comments

One deputy's nightmare: Dealing with violent stalkers - 05/27/2009 Comments

Six secrets for stronger survival training - 05/06/2009 Comments

One cop’s fight to keep personal info secret - 04/29/2009 Comments

Book Excerpt: "Bionic Trooper" from Blood Lessons - 04/22/2009

"A miracle" coming at the end of National Police Week - 04/14/2009

Suspect on the run: What to watch for inside the perimeter - 03/25/2009

What you should know about suspects’ foot-chase tactics - 03/11/2009

One officer’s near-miss and the prized relic that hones his survival edge - 02/25/2009 Comments

Jurors learn edged weapon and use of force realities in $8M lawsuit - 02/11/2009

Iron Pigs and the challenge to the off duty carry law: more about what really happened - 01/28/2009

Iron Pigs, Hells Angels, and universal off duty carry: Behind the scenes in a critical court case - 01/14/2009

"We are targets….Be ready!" One officer’s eerie induction into the Survivors' Club - 01/05/2009

After the smoke clears, an officer reaches for a special “weapon” - 12/17/2008

IACP Recap: Are these physical problems putting you at risk? - 12/05/2008

Good Cops, Bad Verdict: The case today...and lessons learned - 11/26/2008 Comments

How a “wave of racial hysteria” crashed over two cops accused of murder - 11/12/2008 Comments

Infamous “killer cops” case has lessons for the street today - 10/22/2008 Comments

An EDP’s surprising attack…and a sergeant’s teaching moment - 10/08/2008

Are more violent clashes ahead with fearless super-gangs? - 08/27/2008

An officer goes down…and the "five percenter" mind-set kicks in - 08/18/2008 Comments

A ''five percenter'' mindset in action - 08/11/2008 Comments

Verbal Trauma Control - 07/18/2008 Comments

5 lessons learned from a warrant service gone bad - 07/09/2008

Late-night fight for life reinforces a trainer’s own lessons - 06/16/2008

Survival gems from the ILEETA gold mine - 05/19/2008 Comments

Cops returning from war zones: 6 keys to easing back to the street - 04/28/2008 Comments

Coming home, part 2: The challenges facing cops returning from battle - 04/10/2008

Cops back from the war: What problems do they pose? - 03/12/2008 Comments

When the smoke clears II: More legal tips for after your shooting - 02/23/2008

When the smoke clears: Your legal first aid after a shooting - 02/13/2008 Comments

"Lethality Assessment" helps gauge danger from domestic disputes - 12/12/2007 Comments

Why is law enforcement losing respect, public support & recruits? - 11/17/2007 Comments

Recruits get a reality check, thanks to a “novel” idea - 10/18/2007 Comments

The angry specter of "shot in the back" rises once again - 08/15/2007 Comments

Behavior traits that get cops killed: Long known, still ignored - 06/18/2007

New study: Cop shooting decisions not driven by race bias - 06/04/2007 Comments

Supreme Court say officers can control passengers on traffic stops - 06/02/2007 Comments

No-knock raids resulting in destruction of property O.K. in Ramirez case - 06/02/2007

SWAT in court: Good news & bad news, Part 2 - 06/02/2007

SWAT in court: Good news & bad news, Part 1 - 06/01/2007

13 deception cues that can help you nail drug runners - 05/30/2007

How to spot armed suspects - 04/26/2007

Handling Protesters, Part 2 - 04/20/2007

Handling Protesters, Part 1 - 04/20/2007

How to Protect Your Family and Yourself Against Revenge Threats - 04/01/2007

Use the "L" to gain the edge in hostage rescues - 01/29/2007

How to prepare yourself for terrorist attacks on our schools - 01/12/2007

"4 Ds" for thwarting terrorists’ plans to massacre our school children - 01/08/2007

Mass slaughter in our schools: the terrorists' chilling plan - 01/03/2007

Behind the headlines about excited delirium; what cops & EMS need to know - 12/15/2006 Video

Suicide by cop: More from P-1's exclusive report on the FBI’s new study of assaults on LEOs - 12/06/2006

New FBI study includes fresh insights into “suicide by cop” - 12/04/2006

One family’s long wait for justice … and still counting - 11/29/2006 Comments

Time vs. opportunity in hostage rescue - 11/22/2006

Are "readiness" tests a better cure than "fitness" tests for LEOs’ poor conditioning? - 11/20/2006

What to expect when you try to "expect the unexpected" - 11/14/2006

10 tips for surviving controversial, high-profile cases - 11/09/2006

7 reminders that could save your bacon after a shooting - 11/08/2006 Comments

Lessons learned by Denver cops who hunted an active killer

- 10/30/2006

72 minutes of madness: How Denver cops hunted an active killer in a surreal scene from hell - 10/27/2006

Are we breeding a police culture of “additional victims?” - 10/22/2006 Comments

How good tactics averted a potential disaster at a domestic - 09/29/2006

Preparing to confront & combat career criminals - 08/28/2006

Are you prepared to win against today’s new career criminal? - 08/23/2006

Driving straight into the Kill Zone on purpose? No problem! - 08/02/2006

Keep up to speed with a good foot pursuit policy - 07/07/2006

Do's and don'ts of handling "excited delirium" suspects: Special ILEETA Conference series - 05/31/2006

Do's and don'ts of handling "excited delirium" suspects: Part 1 -- Special ILEETA Conference series - 05/22/2006 Comments

Turning chaos into control when stopping mobile suspects - 05/15/2006

P-1 Update: "Doctored evidence" alleged in controversial off-duty conflict - 02/07/2006

Midnight "shot" blasts officer into endless nightmare, Part 2 - 01/18/2006

Midnight "shot" blasts officer into endless nightmare - 01/11/2006

Is your language a killer? (Part 2) - 12/17/2005

11 years for shooting unarmed gangbanger in the back? - 12/14/2005 Comments

Is your language a killer? - 12/05/2005

Finding informants in the "invisible army" on the street - 10/12/2005

Gang snitches: More on how to find 'em, flip 'em & get 'em talking - 09/16/2005

A glib tongue can win you gang informants - and gang secrets (Part 2) - 08/31/2005

Protecting yourself from retaliation threats - 08/03/2005

A glib tongue can win you gang informants — and gang secrets - 08/03/2005

Findings are now firm: Ejected shell casings can't reliably tell much about a shooter's location - 06/27/2005

P1 Special Report: Suspension of Ark. trooper for shooting at fleeing suspect illustrates three critical training points - 04/21/2005

Tactical Tip: Holding your breath - 04/20/2005

Tactical Tip: Keeping an emotional balance - 04/18/2005

P1 Special Report: Should pro-pedophilia group be allowed to "Adopt a Highway"? - 04/15/2005

P1 Safety Tip: Illegal immigrant smugglers ramming patrol cars - 04/13/2005

Approaching and handling the dead - 04/12/2005

P1 Special Report: Street-Level Officer Rescue: 15 seconds to safety - 04/11/2005

Officers share dramatic details of deadly encounter with 300-lb. naked ex-con - 04/01/2005

Four reasons NOT to tackle a fleeing suspect - 03/25/2005

The lessons of Atlanta: Former cop's letter warned of lax security two years before murderous courthouse rampage - 03/18/2005 Comments

The mouth is a dangerous place, not just because it can bite - 03/16/2005

5 ways the "Tactical T" drill helps increase your survival odds in a headlong attack - 03/09/2005

Deputies turn a 'simple' speeding stop into a triple murder bust - 02/14/2005

Effective knee kick from the ground against a standing suspect - 02/09/2005

Don't offer a suspect your gun; Get up! - 02/02/2005

Tactics for transporting prisoners - 01/24/2005 Comments

Protecting yourself and your family from retaliation: Part 1 - 01/12/2005

Protecting yourself and your family from retaliation: Part 2 - 01/12/2005

A midnight knock…and then madness - 01/11/2005

Did undercover cop's reaction in crisis get him killed? - 12/27/2004

Behind the scenes at Wisconsin's bloody motel shooting rampage ... plus 5 off-duty survival tips that could save your life - 11/30/2004

Tip: Verbal tactic that calms adrenalin frenzies - 05/08/2013

Tip: It’s 'OK to be Ok' when you have to take a life - 04/03/2013

Tip: Are you 'left-leaning' in your DT training? - 03/13/2013

Tip: Are seated suspects less dangerous? - 02/11/2013

Tip: Beware hidden pockets in hats - 01/30/2013

Tip: Enhancing your situational awareness - 01/02/2013

Tip: Suspect identification: See like an artist - 12/12/2012

Tip: Beware 'survival' bracelets - 11/15/2012

Tip: Car bomb risks and evacuation guidelines - 11/13/2012

Tip: Cord adjusters: Dangling and dangerous - 10/03/2012

Tip: You pull the trigger, nothing happens. What then? - 09/18/2012

Tip: Staying hydrated in every season - 09/05/2012

Tip: Beware a suspect's crossed arms - 08/08/2012

Tip: Beware of dangerous protest tactics - 08/01/2012

Tip: 5 'Universal Truths' for home and street - 07/19/2012

Tip: Tiny wound, major problems - 06/27/2012

Tip: Is your personality type increasing your vulnerability? - 04/18/2012

Tip: Moments of leadership can last forever - 02/01/2012

Tip: Precinct invasion: 5 lessons learned from a bloody attack - 01/25/2012

Tip: Anything less than sighted shooting is a 'compromise' - 01/18/2012

Tip: Better sleep in just 150 minutes a week - 12/22/2011

Tip: Personal clashes off duty: Take a deep breath and back off - 12/15/2011

Tip: Practical defensive tactics: Tactical scratching - 08/25/2011

Tip: IEDs aren’t just a threat in overseas combat zones - 08/11/2011

Tip: An often-overlooked resource on barricaded-suspect calls - 08/03/2011

Tip: Free training on handling epileptic subjects - 07/14/2011

Tip: Contact and cover: No time for tactical complacency - 06/08/2011

Tip: 7 quick questions to test your psychological well-being - 05/04/2011

Tip: Use 'hooded drills' for maximum impact in minimum time - 04/13/2011

Tip: New Social Security numbers won't bear helpful code - 04/06/2011

Tip: Is your agency bleeding out or flatlining? - 03/09/2011

Tip: Family codes for off-duty crisis - 02/16/2011

Tip: Will your weapon be hot when it's cold? - 02/02/2011

Tip: Train to confront an upside-down world - 01/12/2011

Tip: Exercise is not an anti-fatigue 'drug' - 01/05/2011

Tip: Safety warning: Beware of slippery suspects - 12/08/2010

Tip: Full-sensory realism - 05/13/2009

Tip: Make your blood type available - 07/15/2005

Tip: “This can’t be happening to me” - 07/15/2005

Tip: The power of presumption - 07/15/2005

Tip: Plain language crisis communications - 06/24/2005

Tip: Keeping an emotional balance - 04/18/2005

Charles Remsberg was a co-founder and co-owner of Calibre Press, Inc. (1979-1999), then the leading independent producer of training materials for law enforcement personnel, serving agencies and individual officers in more than 50 countries.

Author of three award-winning textbooks on tactics by which officers can protect themselves physically, legally and emotionally when dealing with high-risk individuals and situations. These books are: Street Survival: Tactics for Armed Encounters; The Tactical Edge: Surviving High-Risk Patrol; and Tactics for Criminal Patrol: Vehicle Stops, Drug Discovery and Officer Survival.

These books, with more than 300,000 copies in circulation, are widely used as training texts in college criminal justice courses and law enforcement training academies. Two have been cited before the U.S. Supreme Court as representing the standard by which modern, responsible law enforcement training should be judged.

Associate producer of half-a-dozen award-winning instructional video productions for law enforcement, including: Deadly Force Decisions I & II, Surviving Edged Weapons, Hostage Officer Survival and Ultimate Survivors. These are believed to be the best selling training videos ever produced for law enforcement.

Co-founder, co-producer, instructor, scriptwriter for the Street Survival Seminar, a three-day traveling training program for law enforcement personnel. This program has trained more than 200,000 municipal, county, state, federal and special law enforcement officers in appearances throughout the U.S. and Canada, attracting attendees from as far away as Russia, England and Japan.

Co-founder, editor, writer of the first electronic newsletter for law enforcement, the Street Survival Newsline, subscribed to by more than 65,000 officers and agencies in 28 countries.

Recipient of the O.W. Wilson Award for outstanding contributions to law enforcement, from the American Criminal Justice Assn. (1993) and the American Police Hall of Fame Honor Award for distinguished achievement in public service (1993).

He is a member of the National Advisory Board for the Force Science Research Center at Minnesota State University-Mankato.

Contact Chuck Remsberg

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