The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) recently published "30 Guiding Principles" the organization feels every American law enforcement agency should adopt to better handle the extremely controversial aspects of police use of force. We will closely examine the 30 Guiding Principles presented by PERF. Some are very good recommendations, but others appear horribly misguided. … [Read more...]
Are Smith & Wesson M&P Pistols Unsafe? A Los Angeles Sheriff’s Report
In December, 2015 the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released a LA County Inspector General report on the department's new Smith & Wesson M&P pistols. The report indicated that the new 9mm pistols were prone to accidental (negligent) discharges that endangered the Deputies and the community alike. In addition, the report identified a breakdown in the selection … [Read more...]
EOTech in Trouble!
EOTech is one of the hottest brands under the L-3 Communications umbrella. However, the U.S. Military has recently discovered the company's assurance the sights would function in extreme temperatures does not hold true. This stunning announcement has continued a tailspin effect on what has been one of the world's largest and most popular holographic red dot sight … [Read more...]
Remembering Adam-12
One of the most iconic police shows ever to air on television was Adam-12. Showing the life of two LAPD patrol officers, the show set a benchmark for all other police shows to follow. On September 6th, one of the stars of the show, Martin Milner, passed away in California after a long battle with heart conditions. He was 83 years old. It was 1968 when NBC broadcast a new kind … [Read more...]
Got Ammo? You Better Stock Up!
Have you checked your department's armory lately? If not, you had better convince the people in charge to start stocking up like a modern-day Prepper! How many hollow point duty rounds do you have? If you think you have enough, you might want to think again! Those agencies caught by surprise when the civilian ammunition market was choked dry during the height of the Iraq and … [Read more...]
Defend Police Officers – STAND UP, SPEAK OUT!
In the last several years there has been a palpable change in the image of police officers in the media. A change in opinion, that if left unattended, will fester into a dangerous rift between the public servant and the public. No officer should think that this rift can simply be left alone and will blow over. Every police officer in America needs to recognize their own … [Read more...]
Remington 700 Trigger Recall
Remington Arms, the nation's oldest continuous firearms manufacturer, has announced a major recall on one of the most iconic firearms ever made - the Model 700. The recall covers all Model 700 X-Mark Pro (XMP) triggers in rifles made from May 1, 2006 to April 9, 2014. The recall also covers Model 7 rifles with the XMP trigger system. The recall recognizes a growing concern … [Read more...]
Target Vision Wireless Spotting Camera
Target Vision Target Vision has just announced a new addition to their wireless target camera systems - the Short Range Wireless Spotting Scope. Target Vision is a Texas company with a mission to produce 21st Century target tracking tools, especially for precision rifle applications. With the Target Vision Wireless Spotting Camera the shooter can receive real-time shot … [Read more...]
Policing in Joplin
[Ed. note - Aaron spent time recently in Joplin, MO providing support to the local law enforcement agencies. The following article is his observations from his time spent there.] The large media outlets have covered the weather event that on Sunday evening, May 22, caused an EF-5 tornado (the most powerful form of a tornado) to strike the heart of Joplin, Missouri. Joplin, … [Read more...]
Dr. George Thompson Died
Dr. George Thompson, the founder of Verbal Judo, died on June 7. According to PoliceOne, he had recently received medical treatment, and his passing was unexpected. He was 69 years old. I never had the chance to train directly with Thompson, but learned Verbal Judo from instructors he taught, and from the book and videos he produced. Thompson's work made an impact on how … [Read more...]