Kevin Davis, 2009 Nov 11, Kevin Davis

Sun Tzu was not a street cop. The Art of War treatise he authored related to mortal conflict and strategy in battle with armies—not the war against crime on the streets of America. He didn’t wear blue...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Sept 16, Kevin Davis

It could be a slip, a trip, a fall—or that you’ve been hit by gunfire. Whatever the reason, you’re on the ground and the gunfight still rages on. As imminent law enforcement trainer and former Detroit...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Jun 26, Kevin Davis

It goes without saying that firearms and defensive tactics skills are lifesaving in nature for you. That regardless of assignment or post, bad things can happen to you and your ability to protect yourself...

Kevin Davis, 2009 May 27, Kevin Davis

Over the last few years interest in the police shotgun has waned as more and more agencies focus on the patrol rifle. Although I am a firm believer in the benefits of the 5.56 carbine for police work,...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Apr 22, Kevin Davis

It has been a tough few weeks for law enforcement. My heart goes out to my brothers and sisters in blue, their families and loved ones from those agencies that have lost officers in the line of duty, as...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Mar 25, Kevin Davis

I called off from work yesterday and today. A severe head cold has me in its grasp, and in between aches and a sinus headache that seemingly won't go away, I've had sneezing fits (my current record is...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Feb 25, Kevin Davis

Even with today's shrinking law enforcement budgets, agencies and you can still train realistically, regularly and effectively. You just have to innovate. I've had the great fortune of having a good number...

Kevin Davis, 2009 Jan 28, Kevin Davis

Zero-dark-thirty in some alleyway, "it" will make a difference between going home and injury or not going home—"it" being you—your mindset, attributes and skills. Ain't no time out my brothers and sisters...

Kevin Davis, 2008 Dec 24, Kevin Davis

Cardiovascular disease, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, ulcers, depression, insomnia, and cancer, the list of diseases and maladies that are caused by or worsened by chronic stress goes on and on. Our...

Kevin Davis, 2008 Nov 25, Kevin Davis

Aces and Eights As someone who grew up watching Hollywood westerns on TV or the movies, I became enamored with the image of the Sheriff standing tall and enforcing the law, with actors such as John Wayne,...