Good, Better, Best: A mindset for the modern peace officer
Standards matter a great deal in our profession, and failing to meet them may have consequences that are far worse than losing a game.
Trainer Talk
Good, Better, Best: A mindset for the modern peace officer
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The 3 D’s of Defensive Tactics : Distract, Disorient, Disable
In law enforcement work, split-second decisions define outcomes. Officers need to be trained and guided by tactical principles that are simple, repeatable, and effective under stress. Among these principles are...
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The Less Lethal Toolkit – Weighing the Options
"Law enforcement professionals are equipped with a range of less-lethal tools designed to gain compliance, stop active aggression and reduce the likelihood of serious injury when deadly force is unwarranted....
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What Makes a Great Police Leader
Policing has never been a simple profession, and today’s environment demands more from law enforcement leaders than ever before. Communities expect transparency, officers need support, and agencies must balance tradition...
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Training for Power—Why Speed Matters
When we think about training speed, we often picture sprints or “fast-feet” drills. Those have their place, but the speed that matters most in tactical performance is the kind that...
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19 Seconds — Officer Black’s Survival Story
In October of 2024, fellow Trainer Garrett DeMilia and I taught an ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) course in Houston. One of our students was James “Bo” Black, a Texas Tech...
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RedMan—Train like you fight, fight like you train
"Mention “RedMan” to a police officer, and you’ll usually get a strong reaction. Some remember it as a highlight of their academy training, while others recall it with, let’s say,...
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Hot Topic: Choosing the Right OC Spray
OC spray continues to be one of the most valuable force options available to law enforcement. It fills the gap between empty-hand control and higher force options, and it has...
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Making Bright Choices—Choosing a tactical flashlight
Most law enforcement officers spend a lot of time in darkness...even in the middle of the day. So a reliable, high-performance flashlight is absolutely essential for general illumination, subject identification,...
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Get Hooked Up with the Right Cuffs
Choosing the right law enforcement restraints is a decision that goes beyond personal preference. For many officers, agency policy and standard operating procedures (SOPs) dictate the specific type of handcuffs...
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Take Care of the Gear that Takes Care of You
Today, law enforcement equipment is far more technologically advanced, and like most sophisticated gear, it needs ongoing, thorough maintenance. With care and attention, our modern tools will outlast their predecessors,...
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Make it your Own – 5 Ways to Improve your Teaching
The best and most effective trainers and educators are the ones who find and hone their own teaching style. They master their material and don’t teach by rote. Here are...
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The Legendary ASP Trainer Certification (ATC) - Earning the Coin and Black Shirt
Earning the coin and the black shirt isn’t about ego or status—it’s about legacy, and more importantly, responsibility. Again, ASP Trainers are entrusted to train future instructors, who will return...
