Investigator James G. Smith - Firsthand Tactics and Techniques

Firsthand Tactics and Techniques
with Investigator James G. Smith

Investigator James G. Smith has served the Milwaukee PD with distinction for over 25 years. Spending 17 in patrol operations has allowed him to test firsthand tactics and techniques he has learned and devised. He has contributed to the nationally acclaimed DAAT System of control techniques. He was the production manager and technical adviser for the movie "Surviving Edged Weapons” that has been described as the best police training film ever made. He has instructed use-of-force across the USA at all levels of law enforcement. Jim has worked in active urban areas as a uniform patrol officer, FTO, plainclothesman, undercover vice suppression, mayoral bodyguard, academy staff instructor for in- service, Detective in the violent crimes unit, Arson Investigator and recruit class staff instructor.

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