Tuck in your boot laces
A military friend of mine in the academy got me in the habit of tucking my laces in to the top of my boots after tying them. He said it was a thing they did in the Army so they did not get snagged going over fences and...
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Off duty belts
In today's PoliceOne video tip Betsy Smith talks with trainer Kandi Blick about a low-profile tactical belt that ensures you have quick access to cuff keys both on duty and off. BLUtube is powered by PoliceOne.com
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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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Watch the watch
During a recent training class I was repeatedly reminded of an important tactical consideration. Interestingly enough, the source of the reminder wasn't the instructor. It was an officer in the class who wore a watch...
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Considerations and tactics for foot pursuit
Whether to start, continue or terminate a foot pursuit can be a major decision. A lot of factors come into play, obviously. Are you alone? What is the offense? Is the person supposed to be armed? Is the weapon a firearm?...
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Check your tac vest
If you wear an outside vest cover or a "tac vest" make sure that you take the time to adjust it to fit properly each time. During a recent firearms qualification, during my "draw and fire" drills I caught my pistol on...
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Carrying a hidden cuff key
Please consider hiding a standard cuff key inside the back of your belt. I've had a key duct taped to the inside back of my belt for over seven years. It's for the one-in-a-million chance that you're ever taken hostage...
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Buying & wearing sunglasses
There are always debates on the use of any equipment down to your underwear. One of the debates I find funny is the use of sunglasses during daytime patrol. Absolutely wear sunglasses during the sunlight. They protect...
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Protecting your audio transmitter cord
For those who carry audio transmitters on their duty belts: do you have the problem of external mic cords breaking without warning and causing you to have an evidence tape with no audio? To prevent that, try interweaving...
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Consider where you carry your duty bag
I know that we all like to have our duty bags with all of our forms and goodies in them. Many officers, myself included, carry this bag on the front passenger seat of our patrol cars, but from a tactical standpoint, this...
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Basics of blocking
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media PlayerBecause police officers usually respond to threats rather than initiate them, good blocking skills are a must. In this week's tip from the Police Officers Safety...
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Eyes forward...
When we were children, we were trained to look someone in the eye when they speak to us. When training to do building searches or entries we must work on breaking that habit. When the person in the stack behind you gives...
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Emergency First Aid: Stopping extremity bleeding
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player In this week's PoliceOne Video Tip, Emergency Physician Dr. Rick Tovar with the New Berlin (WI) Police Department shows you a simple yet potentially life-saving way...
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Pause, observe and listen at domestic disturbances
A tactic that I find useful for domestic disturbances is after parking away from the location and making a tactical approach, pause near a window and, if possible, take a look inside to see what you can see...house...
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Watch for hidden sharp objects
Razorblades, needles, and other small, sharp objects can be hidden easily...even on the head. These tiny, yet potentially deadly, weapons are hidden/taped behind suspects' ears, under bangs, or on shaved spots on the...
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