The Art of the Demo—Technique Demonstration, the ASP Way
When candidates attend an ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) class, they are expected to show up with solid baton, handcuff and flashlight skills, though we will hone those skills in...
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The Art of the Demo—Technique Demonstration, the ASP Way
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Balance is Everything — Understanding the Pyramid Concept
Balance Is defined as the body’s ability to maintain its center of mass over the base of support. This is, of course, most important during an emergency—whether running, jumping, room...
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Handcuff Injuries: Simple Steps to Reduce Liability
As the name suggests, handcuff neuropathy is an injury—usually to someone in police custody—caused by overtightening of handcuffs. Over-compression most often damages the superficial radial nerve, and this damage can be severe...
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How do you Stand during a Field Interview? It Matters.
Have you ever seen the way many police officers stand? My department had what we affectionately called “heavy arm syndrome”—upon graduating the academy, probationary police officers caught this condition from...
