Keep your firearms clean and serviceable
A colleague of mine told me of a story about an officer he knew. This officer had not cleaned his weapon in several months and when he finally went to tear it down the magazine was rusted into the magazine well....
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Officer first aid for bleeding
A helpful product developed and used by the military to save lives is available to law enforcement. The product is called Quik-Clot and comes in powder or sponge form. The product is intended to be used to stop severe...
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Preventing some unwanted discharges
Too often unwanted discharges happen to the most highly trained of weapons handlers. They happen when there have been so many years of safe handling incorporated into your psyche that a momentary and dangerous mental...
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"Pit stop" safety
When it’s time to make a pit stop, remember that public bathrooms can pose unique risks to officers. For male officers, be sure to stay alert to activity behind you when you’re facing the wall and for all...
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Gear and career maintenance for the new year
The beginning of a new year is a great time to assess your gear and see what needs to be cleaned, replaced or updated. Do you have the same belt keepers you were issued in the academy, and now you’re an FTO?...
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Getting into a malfunctioning shotgun rack
I am sure most of you know this...I didn't. The Pro-Gard Industries shotgun mount in my patrol car will open with a handcuff key if for some reason the button malfunctions.
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Hit the surplus store to prevent gun rust
No officer in his/her right mind would allow their duty weapon to collect rust, but that's precisely what many shotguns and rifles do when stored in a duty vehicle for any length of time. While there is no substitute for...
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Simulated weapons safety
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player In this sample out-take from the Police Officers Safety Association (POSA) video Force-on-Force Simulation Instructor for Law Enforcement, a critical precaution to...
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CELL PHONE CAPABLE OF FIRING 4 .22 ROUNDS
Most see airport security as a pain. Some deal better than others. Some feel violated, when you watch this movie, you'll understand why they want your cell phone through the x-ray machine. Read this and then watch the...
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Fundamental extremely close quarter shooting technique
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player In this sample out-take from the Police Officers Safety Association (POSA) video "Close Quarter Shooting for Law Enforcement," the fundamental techniques for a...
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Problems with the "tactical reload"
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player In this week's video tip, Ralph Mroz, Training Director for the Police Officers Safety Association discusses the so-called tactical reload — a staple of many schools...
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Remembering your secured weapon
Once at booking, I take my cruiser key/ring and slide it over my portable radio antenna. When I secure my weapons in the lock box in the sallyport, I also place the locker key on the portable radio antenna. Now to get to...
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