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Video: Transferring inmate with RIPP backboard system
In this video, Milwaukee County House of Corrections Officers demonstrate how to use the RIPP Restraints back board system to transport a dangerous and violently-resisting prisoner from Point A to Point B - whether those...
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2 pressure point techniques to keep in your DT arsenal
Download the video Download Windows Media PlayerIn this week’s PoliceOne Video Tip, produced by the Law Enforcement Training Network (LETN) we explore two highly effective pressure point techniques that although not...
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Finding mistakes before they bite you
The importance of searching prisoners before turning them over to another officer/jail cannot be understated. In fact, many street officers conduct only a visual search or a frisk search on their prisoners at the point...
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Edged weapon awareness
This tip from the Law Enforcement Training Network explores a variety of commercially available edged weaponry — from large, easy to spot and clearly deadly knives to smaller, concealable weapons that may not appear to...
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Drug concealment reminder
Twice I have found drugs on suspects that other officers have patted down. They used tape to hide drugs inside their shirt sleeves near the hem. It's easy to miss this during a quick pat down. I also found a small packet...
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Using props in vehicle stop training
Find out how using props during traffic stop training surface a larger crime
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More on seating suspects to increase reaction time
When you have suspect(s) sit on a curb, have them extend their legs and cross their ankles. Before they can get up, the suspect needs to uncross his/her legs and bend at the knees. Either of these actions are easily...
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Safe police driving
I frequently see local law enforcement officers driving with one hand draped over the top of the steering wheel at the 12 o'clock position. It concerns me that they clearly think they're in control of their vehicle, but...
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Seating suspects to increase reaction time
If you have multiple subjects on a detention, have them sit down on something (curb, grass, bench, etc.) which adds time for you to react to any movement. If you have subjects sit on the curb while filling out FI cards...
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Training for touch during emergency driving
While training new recruits about emergency/pursuit driving, park your patrol unit, blindfold the recruit and have him/her practice turning on various emergency lights and equipment by touch, without looking down at the...
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How to avoid "disappearing hands"
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player In this week's PoliceOne Video Tip, Bob "Coach" Lindsay discusses the concept of "disappearing hands" and illustrates positioning strategies that will help you...
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Watch for hidden sharp objects
Razorblades, needles, and other small, sharp objects can be hidden easily...even on the head. These tiny, yet potentially deadly, weapons are hidden/taped behind suspects' ears, under bangs, or on shaved spots on the...
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Seatbelt safety
When on patrol, I always wear my seatbelt. However, there are times when it is tactically necessary to take it off. I take it off whenever I am checking behind a business or going through an alley in case I am surprised...
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Finger grab frisk
Video: Broadband Dialup Download Windows Media Player Maintaining control of a suspect for frisking and cuffing can be problematic for smaller officers. In this week's video tip from Police Officers Safety Association,...
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3 rules to remember
There are three rules that an officer always needs to remember when dealing with the subjects.
