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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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Tips

Video: Positions of disadvantage: The guard position

In this video tactical tip — the first in a series of three tips related to working from positions... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

Tips

Video: Training with your equipment in DT drills

Tony Lambraia of Phoenix RBT Solutions and Ultimate Training Munitions — alongside demonstration... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

News

Video: Naked 'ninja' evades cops, takes TASER hits

A man continued to fight officers after they attempted to subdue him with a TASER - Full Story

News

Teen dies after struggle with off-duty Md. cop

Authorities said the officer chased Christopher Brown for several blocks through the Baltimore suburb of Woodlawn before pulling him from some bushes and struggling with him - Full Story

Columns

Charging the bullet: A scientific evaluation of our tactics Duane Wolfe - The Warrior's Path

Charging the bullet: A scientific evaluation of our tactics

In 2011, law enforcement saw a surge in officers killed by gunfire and an even bigger increase in of... - Full Story

Columns

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force? Ross Torquato - Control Concepts for Law Enforcement

When do unarmed encounters become deadly force?

In teaching officers to control violent individuals, we need to make some philosophical decisions. Fi... - Full Story



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