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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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Tips

Video: Defending against a subject's clinch

Alongside his demonstration partner Logan, Police and Corrections trainer Dan Severn discusses several... - Full Story Secure - Law Enforcement Only

Tips

Watch the reverse headbutt

Remaining cognizant of your proximity to a suspect’s head when you’re standing in front of... - Full Story

News

Video: Officers scrutinized for Bronx arrest

Michael Warren says surveillance video contradicts the version of the story told in official police records - Full Story

News

Video: Man arrested, struck by Wis. officer

Police will seek criminal charges against DUI suspect who resisted arrest - Full Story

Columns

Training recruits the 'tactical M&Ms' Sgt. Steve "Pappy" Papenfuhs - Training to Think

Training recruits the 'tactical M&Ms'

FTOs play an important role in the development of young officers, such as in the instruction of maximizing advantage, minimizing exposure, and maintaining the ability to maneuver - Full Story

Columns

Are TASERs 'overused' or just plain used? Lt. Dan Marcou - Blue Knights

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



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