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Trainer Talk — Mike Dice

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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Command Presence and Why it Matters

By ASP Trainer Mike Dice

Command presence is a personal demeanor that conveys leadership and authority, and engenders trust and respect. It is manifested through physical presence, appearance and posture, alertness, awareness of surroundings, quality of communication and general confidence.

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