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Close-Quarters Combat

Close-Quarters Combat

The Close Quarters Combat topic covers defensive tactics and techniques for hands-on confrontations with suspects. News about the close-in battles between police officers and dangerous suspects, as well as tips, columns, and expert opinion on preparation for the assault, as well as for the inevitable legal battles that follow, are presented here.
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News

Video: Victim's family members attack murder suspect in court

Family members say the brawl was justice for Jessica Rojas, 25 - Full Story

News

Video: February's 5 most popular police videos

By PoliceOne Staff Don't miss our top video of February: A tense standoff inside a Minnesota police... - Full Story

Columns

Are TASERs 'overused' or just plain used? Lt. Dan Marcou - SWAT Officer

Are TASERs 'overused' or just plain used?

Departments could require that every update of TASER training also includes an update of empty hand techniques — including transition exercises back and forth between each - Full Story

Columns

Is training in Mixed Martial Arts the right thing for your officers? Ross Torquato - Control Concepts for Law Enforcement

Is training in Mixed Martial Arts the right thing for your officers?

The physical skills needed to win must be simple, based on gross motor movements, learnable in an eight-hour session once a year, and practiced for about ten repetitions - Full Story

Photos

Video: Suspect wrestles cop to the ground, gets TASERed

Video: Suspect wrestles cop to the ground, gets TASERed

When Deputy Josh Barrett found a man sleeping in his car, he didn't expect a former state wrestler who was ready for another match. Upon waking, the ex-athlete throws punches and beats Barrett to the ground. Zap!

Tips

Constant tactical positioning

In this video tactical tip, George Matheis of Modern Combative Systems discusses and demonstrates what... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only



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