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Beware the unauthorized use of force tactic
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There have been millions of dollars of payouts over the last few years due to the alleged abuses of arm control holds. How to correctly use arm holds is the focus of this tip from risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham.

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Recognizing dangerous situations before they develop
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As a cop, you face the prospect of being violently assaulted on every contact you make. Being vigilant about the abnormal behavior of those you contact is the focus of this tip from risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham.

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How not to confuse your suspect with too much information
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In a stressful situation, suspects are subject to the same human performance deficits as officers. So what can be done to help improve a suspect's understanding of an officer's commands? Risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham provides some pointers in this tip.

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The dangers of domestic disturbance calls
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According to DOJ data, domestic disturbance calls are not just dangerous, they are the most dangerous calls that police officers respond to. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham shares some best practices for improving officer safety on these calls.

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Reality Training: Surviving an ambush
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews harrowing footage of an ambush attack against two cops and reviews key training points for survival.
Understanding the difference between cover and concealment
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Cover stops bullets, concealment doesn't. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham outlines why officers must understand the difference.

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When being a funny cop backfires
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Is the headache of a civilian complaint worth a smart remark? That's the question Lexipol co-founder and risk management expert Gordon Graham poses in this tip.

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The importance of accurate search warrant affidavits
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Sometimes you need to include facts in a search warrant affidavit that for whatever reason you do not have. In this tip, risk management expert and Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham warns against playing the guessing game.

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Reality Training: Taking down a combative suspect
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews a takedown of a combative suspect involving a K-9.
Diabetic reaction vs. under the influence: Can you tell the difference?
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Have you ever been fooled by the symptoms of an insulin reaction thinking the subject is just intoxicated? This was nearly a deadly mistake for Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham as he details in this tip.

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Reality Training: The risks of suicide calls
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Suicide calls - especially those involving a gun - are unpredictable and very dangerous. In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews footage of a suicide by cop call and provides safety tips for officers.
Why command presence is not about being the loudest person at the scene
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Over the years, the concept of command presence has evolved into something it was never intended to be, notes Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham. Find out what command presence should mean in this tip.

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Reality Training: Driver drags LEO during OIS
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith discusses signs a suspect may be getting ready to flee and techniques you can use to prevent such an incident from occurring.
Bad tactics and pet peeves
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In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses some of the bad tactics shown on police bodycam and dash cam videos, as well as some of his pet peeves that threaten officer safety.

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Why you must train like you fight
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Are you taking your training seriously? Complacency in training can kill you. In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses why you must train to fight to win.

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