Defensive Tactics
Preparing for an all-options response to a multiple-person attack requires a commitment to training beyond the sporadic defensive tactics sessions
Retired Lt. Dan Marcou was sitting at a picnic table eating a chili dog with his grandkids when a lone officer started pursuing a suspect on foot; the officer radioed for assistance, but Marcou ran to help
Right now, a very dangerous person is preparing for the day they meet you. Are you preparing for them?
“It’s teaching officers how to effectively control suspects on the ground who may be noncompliant.”
“Officers should have an hour of hands-on training a week.”
If members of our profession continue to deliver indefensible blows such as those delivered in Memphis, the American police profession as we know it may very well find itself on the ropes.
To better inform policies regarding the training and use of VNRs by law enforcement, emergency medicine doctors published their latest research
Aside from the obvious benefits of the art itself, we are only beginning to tap into the full potential of what Jiu-Jitsu offers law enforcement officers
The program allows officers to train weekly in hand-to-hand Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, refining skills and helping with confidence, discipline, health and wellness
A guide to proven control tactics, less lawsuits and building community trust through martial arts
Instead of training for that perfect repetition with a completely compliant partner, let’s challenge our students with a “what next” frame of thought
When instructors create a safety culture and invite their students to participate actively in that culture, the chances of injury are reduced exponentially
Award-winning indie filmmaker Jason Harney’s new documentary provides the icebreaker for a discussion on priorities around police training and use of force
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
Would you rather have officers look good on the mats or perform in the field with greater proficiency?
Sankyo is a versatile technique that can be used as a come-along, takedown or control hold on a non-compliant suspect
Injury fears, liability management and public perception are just some of the hurdles to overcome
Continuum does not accurately describe police response options to resistance
Becoming proficient at the lost art of empty hand control is within your grasp if you have patience and commitment
Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program
A program at the Pasco Police Department aims to explore techniques that may be more effective than what is taught at the academy
SWAT
The level of control needed during this martial art is the same as when responding on a SWAT call
“Our mission is to train and equip Kansas LEOs with quality resources to handle potentially dangerous situations minimizing the risk of injury to anyone involved.”
In developing the new training, the department looked into research of what works and sought to incorporate de-escalation at every step
The escort position has been taught at police and corrections academies for many years, but the escort finger lock takedown may be a better option
Chief Roger Schei of the Pocatello Police Department discusses the mindset required to be an effective law enforcement leader
Use this technique when a suspect won’t give up their arms for handcuffing
If you work long enough in law enforcement the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
A technique for lone officers who meet resistance on the road
Law enforcement must capitalize on the proven effectiveness of grappling arts to control combative suspects
This technique is so named because of the ease at which you can place a person under arrest in a position to be handcuffed and controlled
Resist the adage, “I’ll request backup if I need it,” because by the time you need it, backup will likely arrive too late
Relying on striking as a default or even the primary empty-hand tool for officers is problematic
