The information in this article is presented for discussion. It is not legal advice and no actions should be taken based on it. You should contact your department's legal team for guidance. This is the beginning of a series of articles on DUI enforcement for drug impaired drivers, and a continuation of the very popular DUI enforcement, and SFST's series. … [Read more...]
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DUI Training – Personal Contact
PHASE II - PERSONAL CONTACT [EDITOR'S NOTE: Personal contact is the second part of a series on DUI Training for police. Other articles cover Walk and Turn, One Leg Stand, Vehicle in Motion, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus and specific safety concerns when conducting DUI investigations.] Here is where we begin to see police officers dropping the ball. … [Read more...]
DUI Training – Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department's legal counsel for guidance. EDITOR'S NOTE: Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus testing is Part 3 of a DUI Training series. Other articles cover Vehicle in Motion, Personal Contact, Walk … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Trooper Shooting: Lessons Learned
In November of 2017, two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were involved in a harrowing fight for their lives with a drug-induced motorist intent on killing them. The incident began when a Trooper conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding motorist on Route 33 in Nazareth, a town near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Stopping motorists committing a traffic violation is one of the most … [Read more...]
U.S. 10th Circuit: Taser Drive-Stuns Can Be Excessive Force
The United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has recently decided the case of Perea v. Baca and City of Albuquerque. The result will likely have widespread impact on officers across the country. The excessive force lawsuit against Albuquerque, New Mexico police officers was based on the officers use of a TASER, mostly in "drive-stun" mode, during their attempt to subdue a … [Read more...]
Tactical Patrol – Mindset
[Ed. note: This is the first article in a police training series on tactical patrol. This training will focus your attention on the needs of patrol officers to be tactically minded and response capable. The other articles are on Patrol Response to Critical Incidents and Patrol Rifles.] One of the most basic tenets of law enforcement is the protection of … [Read more...]
D.U.I. Investigations – Safety Considerations
[Ed. note - This is the final part of a six part DUI Training series. Prior articles covered One Leg Stand, Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk and Turn, Vehicle in Motion and Personal Contact.] In my previous articles on D.U.I. investigations I tried to refresh and condense the basics of locating, contacting, and testing suspected impaired drivers. In … [Read more...]
Fighting Hallucinogens
Twice in two nights this week, my officers had to fight people who were out of control on hallucinogenic substances. These drugs are a serious cause for concern for law enforcement. In the first instance, an officer rolled up on an unknown situation in the middle of a large intersection. A Good Samaritan was trying to hold down an out-of-control girl who was … [Read more...]