Tactics

Sacramento, California: State lawmakers have passed a California shock glove ban and sent it to Governor Gavin Newsom, who has until September 30th to sign or veto it. The measure...

Every police officer has experienced it. The suspicious feeling during a traffic stop. The sudden silence before a domestic turns violent. The inexplicable sense that "something isn't right." Most people...

In law enforcement, use-of-force incidents are often discussed in terms of tactics, tools, and outcomes. However, the most critical factor in any encounter occurs before any physical action is taken—the...

Countdowns (e.g., “I’m counting to three…”) are structured time‑bounded prompts that pair an instruction with an approaching consequence or transition. As a behavioral cue, a countdown can function as a...

Active shooter violence is a societal crisis that spans schools, houses of worship, workplaces, and public spaces. By applying Preparation, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery through ethical leadership and the...

Most people don’t know how to breathe properly. And while that may sound hyperbolic, by the end of this article, you’ll be questioning how you’ve been breathing throughout your life—especially...

The understanding of the research into reaction and response time is a critical component to both law enforcement training and understanding officer use of force. This article will compare four...

In recent years police use of force has become the focus of both media and law enforcement agencies. Since the death of George Floyd in May of 2020 constriction of...

Tactical pants have evolved from specialized military gear to essential attire for a variety of outdoor activities, from hiking and camping to law enforcement and security roles. Choosing the right...

“Never bring a knife to a gunfight,” may now be an outdated axiom in light of some new human factors research I have been conducting with nationally renowned knife throwing...