- Hand positioning to prevent an attack
Learn how the “time out sign” can help to prevent a possible assault.
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- Baton knife disarming
In a correctional facility, one of the favorite weapons for inmates are edged weapons. Learn how to protect yourself from a stabbing with your baton.CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Combining baton, empty hand control strikes
"One of things officers forget when using a baton is that they have other body parts and are still able to do empty-handed strikes," said Gary Klugiewicz. He said the reaction hand is very important — find out why and how to use it. CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Practicing low knee strikes
When training to defend yourself against an offender, traditional martial arts kicks may not be the most effective. "In the real world when space is tight, you're going to need to be able to hit low," said columnist Gary Klugiewicz. CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Non-escalation vs. de-escalation verbal tactics
Learn the difference between de-escalation and non-escalation tactics in a corrections facility. "Don't even develop situations that will need to be de-escalated," says columnist Gary Klugiewicz.CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Unconventional use of deadly force
Sometimes when you're in a deadly situation non-lethal force just doesn't cut it. Columnist Gary Klugiewicz helps answer the question: What if you need to use lethal force but don't have any instruments readily available? CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Dr. Thompson peace story: Keep it human
The late Dr. George Thompson discusses a very important issue when he takes on the importance of thinking of the person you are interacting with as a human being and not the crook, criminal, or scum bag. Treating people with dignity and respect is not only the ethical thing to do but very important...
- The philosophy of direct supervision
Inmates being unsupervised in an area left to their own devices means they tend to get creative with how they spend their time, said Rod Young. With direct supervision an officer is always with the inmate to oversee them and help them participate in programs. CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Sankyo technique
This Aikido move is a difficult, powerful technique that can be used at times when you're outnumbered and you want to send a message to the crowd that you're not to be messed with. CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
- Professional posturing in corrections
Lt. Kevin Dillon talks about how to establish dominance in any type of situation. "Far too often we’ve been trained to almost show we’re giving our suspects dominance," he says.Watch the video below for examples: CorrectionsVideo.com is powered by...
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