Duty Behind the Badge
IN a free society, we are allowed to criticize and question those whom we place our trust in.…
Heavy on the Handgun
I have been asked through the years which weapon system to concentrate training upon when such a choice…
Frontline Debriefs: Law Enforcement on the Line 24/7
IN any deadly force application, the real work initiates immediately post-shooting. One must answer for one’s actions. One…
Law Enforcement on the Line 24/7
THIS is for those of you who are not members of law enforcement. In a free democratic society,…
Phonies and Posers
This subject amuses me no end. One would think that in this day and age, when communications allow…
It Takes a Hero
Heroes—real heroes—come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, ethnicities, and political persuasions. While many disagree on the precise definition…
Patterns of Training
WE are creatures of habit. We are also creatures of indoctrination, training, and pre-set patterns. The concept of…
It Takes a Killer
FOR the last six months, the Oxygen Channel has been airing a TV show entitled It Takes a…
Police Habits
Police are a funny bunch. Many times their own humor goes unnoticed by them. What others find amusing…
Critical Input
Police shootings are receiving more scrutiny than ever before. Any perceived miscarriage of justice, whether right or wrong,…