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Trainer Talk — Mike Dice

Functional Fitness for Law Enforcement Officers

By ASP Trainer Mike Dice

Law enforcement work comes with fitness demands that are unique among professions. An officer may spend hours in a car, but then have to suddenly burst into an all-out run, climb a fence or stairs, lift or drag significant weight, engage in defensive tactics and more. Add to that the psychological pressures and stresses, and you’ve got a physically-demanding career, to say the least. One of the best ways to prepare for these demands is through functional fitness—a varied and versatile exercise approach that trains your body to perform real-world physical tasks safely and efficiently. When people hear “functional fitness,” they often think of CrossFit—but that’s just one well-known version of the concept.

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The Confrontational Continuum

By ASP Trainer Mike Dice

The ability to use force is the most significant responsibility given to law enforcement officers. It is also the thing that is most likely to draw harsh scrutiny from both the public and the courts. Because of the significant liability and other risks faced by officers when they use force, ASP includes a Confrontational Continuum module in its defensive tactics training. The information provided in the module has been developed by teams of experts, and proven effective and defensible on the street.

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Setting Up Your Duty Belt

By ASP Trainer Mike Dice

"Most police academies and/or agencies provide guidelines or recommendations on setting up your duty belt. Some Standard Operating Procedures even dictate the placement of critical equipment. However, every officer and situation is different, so finding the best setup for your “rig” may require ongoing trial and error. You can often tell seasoned officers by what they choose to carry, and how they carry it. "

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Survival Stress

By ASP Trainer Mike Dice

"Survival stress—also called fear-induced stress or combat stress—is a common physiological response to a perceived threat."

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