After 32 years of law enforcement service with a large urban police department, Charles E. Humes, Jr. honorably retired at the rank of Sergeant in 2015. Independently achieved, he is recognized internationally as one of the pioneers of modern, realistic police defensive tactics training. He has taught seminars and instructor certification schools as far West as Alaska and as far East as North Carolina; and has trained police instructors from as far as Hong Kong.
He was a 2016 recipient of the Ohio Distinguished Law Enforcement Training Award from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
Here isa concept that can and should be applied to each and every tactic, technique and skill-set officers are taught.
Read moreThe use of force is what separates law enforcement from all other occupations.
Read moreThere is a current trend in law enforcement training that deeply concerns me. I'm sure that some will disagree, but I think this subject needs to be opened for discussion and subjected to further review.
Read moreThe title, and the core information in this article, are excerpts taken from the presentation I'll be making at the 2010 International Association of Law Enforcement Educator and Trainers Association Conference. Better known as ILEETA, the conference will be held...
Read moreInvariably, your channel surfing came across the shorthaired blond in the fitness infomercial yelling, Stop the insanity!
Read moreIn my experience, I've found that trainers typically fall into one of two categories: tactical or tacti-cool.
Read moreI have two sincere beliefs about off-duty carry. One, the day you or I needs an off-duty firearm will not be decided by you or I, it will be decided by a felon. Two, when the day comes that a...
Read moreIn my humble opinion, Simunitions are currently the ultimate training aid for tactical scenario training.
Read moreThe potential for an adrenaline overload during a pursuit is tremendous, particularly for younger, inexperienced officers. One study quoted on the Discovery Channel's "High-Speed Pursuit" special states officers involved in extended pursuits achieve adrenaline levels that exceed those of soldiers...
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