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,...
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,...
Demonstration is the first step in teaching physical skills, but mastery comes through doing. After seeing a skill performed by an experienced trainer or instructor, students must physically execute it...
I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to train officers around the world. And in my travels, I sometimes hear officers say “I don’t carry a baton anymore, because it’s ineffective;...
These courses lay the rudimentary foundation for the participant to start teaching his or her new skill set. But 8, 24 or even 40 hours in a class isn’t nearly...
"As police offers, we regularly find ourselves in situations where we need the use of both hands while still keeping a light on something (and we don’t usually wear headlamps)."
"The modern handcuff was designed in 1912. It comprised two bracelets—connected by a chain—that closed around the wrists with a ratcheting, swing-through bow. This design remained largely unchanged for most...
The baton is an intermediate force option that bridges the critical gap between empty hand strikes and the use of a firearm. One of the benefits of expandable batons, in...
I started my Law enforcement career in 1991. At that time, Academy classes were six months long and fairly challenging. Several of my friends went through the process and told...
How do I become an ASP Trainer?” is a question that is often asked during our 3-day ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) programs. There are three parts to the process: