by Calibre Press | Jan 22, 2024 | Communication & Interaction, Deescalation, Defensive Tactics, Instructor Insights, Legal, Officer Feedback, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Training, Use of Force
By Ron Martinelli, Ph.D. ========== Editor’s note: In an article shared with Street Survival Seminar attendees, longtime trainer and use-of-force expert Dr. Ron Martinelli explains what he calls his 10 Laws of Defensive Tactics. After reading Ron’s sage advice,...
by Calibre Press | Apr 5, 2023 | Officer Feedback, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Training
Calibre Press is working with leading law enforcement researcher, Dr. Richard Hough, on a nationwide study focused on foot pursuits. The data we gather will help us better understand the dynamics of these incidents and support efforts to enhance training and officer...
by Calibre Press | Nov 8, 2022 | Communication & Interaction, Deescalation, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Use of Force
By Jim Glennon In the mid-afternoon on October 13, Dayton, OH police officers responded to a residence for a mental health call involving a 29-year-old man named Tyler Patrick. Upon arrival, officers discover that Tyler, who suffers from schizophrenia, has stopped...
by Calibre Press | Jul 13, 2022 | Health & Wellness, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Training
Two recent Calibre Press newsletter articles drew some interesting feedback. We’d like to share a few of the comments we received. We’ll start with responses to an article written by guest columnist Nick Greco titled, Illinois Active Shooter: Standing at the...
by Calibre Press | Jan 26, 2022 | Officer Feedback, Officer Safety & Survival, Patrol, Tips, Training
Last week we shared 12 career tips for cops that are listed in a small but information-packed manual called Pocket Partner and then asked for yours. Here are a few extra tips we received from our readers: Sgt. J. Perea with the New Mexico State Police responded: The...