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No Pain No Gain.....Man Those bring up BAD BAD Memories

Hi and welcome once again to the Chaplain’s Corner. I’ve had this idea keep coming back and coming back, so I guess I should pursue it. It isn’t often (and it has been a while) since I did something akin to a straight-up Bible study in the column. What I’d like to look at this time is a passage from the ...

In the wake of the tragic shooting death of North St. Paul, MN, Police Officer Richard Crittenden, it is crucial to note that the fallen badge bearer was not a rookie. Rather, he was a nine-year veteran of the force who, as it was described in newspaper accounts, “died saving someone else.” Another officer was also shot and injured but managed ...

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On 03132002, I was dispatched to a domestic disturbance at 1808 E. 8th. Sgt. Jerry Donals was en route to take the call and Lt. Dick Shaw and I were en route to try and locate the subject Chris Walker. Information from dispatch was that he left the residence and there was physical contact. Dispatched aired the information that Walker was ...

New findings on how offenders train with, carry and deploy the weapons they use to attack police officers have emerged in a just-published, 5-year study by the FBI. Among other things, the data reveal that most would-be cop killers: --show signs of being armed that officers miss; --have more experience using deadly force in "street combat" than their intended victims; --practice ...

Dr. George J. Thompson is the President and Founder of the Verbal Judo Institute, a tactical training and management firm now based in Auburn, NY. For full details on Dr. Thompson's work and training, please visit the Verbal Judo Web Site. Safety lies in knowledge. If you deal with cagey street people, or indeed difficult people at all, anywhere, you need ...

This should speak for itself. Stay safe out there! National Guard Members Receive Advanced Military Police Training Washoe County Armory (September 2009)     National Guard Members that would like to see more pictures of this and other M.A.C.H. training operations should visit the Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Network and request to join the U.S. Army Group.   Visit Controlled F.O.R.C.E. Network Members ...

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 On November 16th, 2009 Calibre Press will be offering a two day Street Survival Seminar training course in Atlantic City, New Jersey at the Harrah's Hotel & Casino.  The 2009 Calibre Press Street Survival for Women Seminar promises to be the most dynamic, intense and visually stimulating training experience available to today’s female law enforcement professionals. This seminar includes the latest ...

 This year’s conference will be held at the Soaring Eagle Inn, located in Mount Pleasant Michigan.  The theme this year is “Policing Back to the Future”, Learning Past Lessons, Preventing Future Crimes.   The full conference runs October 20-23, 2009.   We are pleased to announce that Dave & Betsy Smith will be our key note speakers at our conference this year.  You ...

That's right.....perps carry their weapons in the same places that LEO's do who happen to be allowed to carry knives by their Department's.  From time to time it's a great idea to brush up on the hiding places , sure we all know the pat down, arms, legs, torso, crotch, waistbands, pockets, hoodies....but how about the ones you haven't seen for ...

October 21st & 22nd, 2009. The Westin Hotel. Virginia Beach, Virginia The International Tactical Officers Training Association (ITOTA) is proud and excited to partner with London Bridge Trading (LBT) to host the 2009 Tactical Evolution Expo and Conference to be held at the Westin Hotel Town Center located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Tactical evolution Expo and Conference is scheduled for ...

It is easy to relax and enjoy the sea or a beautiful waterway. The sound of waves crashing. Children digging sand castles or a day of fishing in a clear lake with a cold beer in hand. I’m sure we all have some fond memories involving the water. It is easy to forget that the waterways and shores of our homeland ...

Fulcrum Tactical will be conducting another Advanced Tactics course at the end of October at the U.S. Training Center in Mt. Carroll, Illinois. The training and instructor cadre will be exceptional and the training site is the best in Illinois. Contact us for information or questions regarding this training event. “Fulcrum Tactical Training and Support donates tier-one level life-saving tactical training ...

The officers of PoliceLink share their stories about perps and the clever things they come up with. Check out this collection of real tales from the street and the hilarious things no one should be dumb enough to say. See The List [page] Local SO stopped a guy on a bike for 120 in a 55, they were trying to cut ...