Survival Stress
By ASP Trainer Mike DiceCommand Presence and Why it Matters
By ASP Trainer Mike DicePrinciples of Cover
By ASP Trainer Mike DiceFlashlight Tactics and the "Wall of Light"
By ASP Trainer Mike DiceEvery officer knows that a duty flashlight is for much more than looking into cars (though that’s a critically important purpose). A high-performance flashlight also affords a significant advantage during an encounter with a subject in a dark environment — this is known as defensive illumination. While light clearly cannot fully control a subject, a flashlight with a high-intensity central beam can create a protective “wall of light,” giving the officer a tactical edge.