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The life saver: Impact weapons on the line

Impact weapons have always provided officers with a positive visual deterrent, but lately they've fallen into disuse in favor of non-lethal weapon technology that allows officers to strike a subject from a greater distance.

But it's important to remember that traditional impact weapons are there to save your life if technology fails ... Full Story

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Link between Mexican Mafia, shooting death of
L.A. county deputy investigated



(AP Photo/Ric Francis)

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy gunned down Saturday outside his boyhood home had been assigned to guard the most dangerous inmates in the county, including members of the notorious Mexican Mafia gang, authorities said Sunday

Los Angeles police and sheriff's officials said the prospect that the deputy was killed because of his work at the jail remained one of three possible motives ... Full Story

Slain L.A. County deputy may not have seen killer

Protecting yourself from retaliation threats

"I cannot imagine not restraining an inmate any time they are being transported. Our facility transports with two officers. The officer without the weapon is the hands-on officer, while the officer with the weapon stays a good distance behind the inmate, out of his view. It saddens me that Deputy Rein lost his life due to irresponsible policies and procedures." azzi

Posted in response to Fla. sheriff changes the way prisoners are transported

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Deployment tactics for batons

In order for any non-lethal weapon to be effective, accuracy is a must — especially with batons. Training regularly with your impact weapons will help reinforce the skills and tactics necessary for the effectiveness you need ... Full Tip



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