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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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Reality Training: Officer-involved shooting on school grounds
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Contrary to what some may say, the role of school resource officer is just as challenging as many other roles in law enforcement. In this video, Dave Smith reviews footage of a dispute on school grounds that quickly became an officer-involved shooting.
Reality Training: Blocking a fleeing suspect
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How do you block a fleeing suspect? In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews key tactics for this type of dangerous encounter.
Are you checking the cuffs?
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In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses the dangers of failing to check an arrestee's handcuffs.

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The risks of eyewitness identifications
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In this tip, Lexipol co-founder Gordon Graham discusses why a case based primarily on an eyewitness identification should be considered extremely risky.

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Reality Training: Suicidal subject holds cop at knife-point
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews harrowing footage of two cops responding to an armed, suicidal subject.
Reality Training: Suspect attacks cop during arrest
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Dave Smith reviews video that serves as a strong example of the use of force continuum. Watch as this officer takes down an armed, resisting suspect - even after he's been hit by the suspect's OC spray.
Reality Training: When a foot pursuit erupts in gunfire
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews the principles of a foot pursuit.
Reality Training: An officer's close call during a traffic stop
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In this episode of Reality Training, Dave Smith reviews footage of an officer's close call during a traffic stop and highlights key tips for winning a similar confrontation.
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