On March 29, 2016 at around 1725 hours Glendale, Ohio police officer Josh Hilling responded to a pedestrian walking down a very busy Interstate 75 highway. Glendale is only a village of about 2150 people, but it is a part of the suburban sprawl of Cincinnati. In the few minutes of contact, Officer Hilling is trying to determine where the man came from, where he is going, and … [Read more...]
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Car Stop Shooting Video: Deadly Threats Come Quickly!
On December 22, 2015 Officer Samuel Hodge stopped motorist, Charles Reynolds in Ludlow, Kentucky. The incident went from a standard traffic stop to a deadly force encounter in a matter of seconds. This article will look at the video and hopefully provide officers some sound advice on how to navigate a similar circumstance and come out victorious. BlueSheepDog is … [Read more...]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (UGLY)
The Part I - The Good. However, many of the PERF Guidelines were counter-productive, and are simply catering to the latest media trends in coverage. These applications are covered in Part II - The Bad. This article will cover the most outrageous and misguided Guidelines that PERF presented. They are so bad, their implementation would endanger human lives - both officers … [Read more...]
UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review [Updated]
Buckle up for what is probably the most in-depth UTM Civilian Training Ammunition Review ever published. Last February we posted on Universal Training Munitions (UTM), and their significant importance to reality-based training (RBT) for the military and law enforcement. The UTM design allows officers to use their duty firearms during force-on-force training. For the AR-15, … [Read more...]
Police Executive Research Forum: Misguided Guidelines (Good)
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 … [Read more...]
Ashbury Precision Ordnance RSTA-II Tripod Adapter
Though not a brand new item, the RSTA-II Tripod Adapter from Ashbury Precision Ordnance (APO) is an amazing advancement for serious precision shooters. Marketed as "a versatile field shooting platform for hunters, tactical rifle competitors and professional marksmen", the RSTA-II could be the answer to creating a balanced shooting platform from non-traditional shooting … [Read more...]
MagPod For PMags
Magpul Industries has come a long way from the original Magpul USGI magazine floor plate adapter. Today they are one of the most recognized names in firearm, and magazine accessories for the AR-15, as well as other rifles and pistols. Their products have been loosely copied ever since the Magpul, and iconic PMag, took the market by storm. One of those products is the MagPod for … [Read more...]
Crossbreed Freedom Carry Holster
CrossBreed Holsters has acquired serious accolades for their extremely functional and comfortable holsters. In just 10 years the upstart company has gone from one man's simple desire for a functional holster to one of the holster industry's most reputable companies. CrossBreed Holsters has just announced their Freedom Carry Holster just in time for the holidays. I recently … [Read more...]
Boydd’s Pat-Down Props
Perhaps the most dangerous situation faced by American law enforcement officers is conducting arrests, Terry stops, and the searches or frisks associated with those actions. Boydd Products, Inc. is a company that manufactures to-scale props to assist officers during training for these encounters. Designed to match the size, shape, and feel of real weapons and other dangerous … [Read more...]
Maresca v. Fuentes – Typing Error Leads to Excessive Force
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. The United States 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against law enforcement officers claiming Qualified Immunity in the case of Maresca v. Fuentes. The case … [Read more...]