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• Using Force Scenarios for Training

  08-02-2017 22:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The vast majority of arrests are accomplished without any force being applied by police officers. Most people do what officers ask of them and this results in officers simply placing handcuffs on arrestees, searching them, and transporting them to a correctional facility or police station. Still, a small percentage of arrestees resist arrest, an even smaller amount actually use force against arresting officers, and the chances of officers having to use deadly force during their careers is less t
  
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• Madmen Cause Mass Killings, Not Guns

  08-02-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Blaming mass killings in the United States on the availability of firearms is like blaming stupid comments on the availability of vocal chords. The human brain is the culprit for evil acts, irrespective of its delivery system.Consider the January 6 active shooter incident at Ft. Lauderdale International Airport where a madman fatally shot five civilians. Five days after the attack, then Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson issued a press release with the following opening senten
  
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• North Hollywood Shootout: Baptism of Fire

  08-02-2017 18:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just weeks out of the academy, LAPD Officer James Zboravan was still on probation and looking forward to a shift of patrolling with his field training officer, Officer Stuart Guy, when the call came over the radio "Officers need help. 2-11 in progress."It was a few ticks past 9:15 a.m. on Feb. 28, 1997, and Officers Loren Farrell and Martin Perello had just called dispatch seeking backup at the suspected robbery of the Bank of America branch at 6600 Laurel Canyon Blvd. in the Los Angeles neighbo
  
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• FloorLiner

  08-02-2017 17:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  WeatherTech FloorLiners are laser-measured for specific vehicle makes and models for custom-fit protection that lines the interior carpet up the front and back sides of a vehicle's foot well, according to the company. The FloorLiner utilizes channels that carry fluid and debris to a lower reservoir, away from shoes and clothing. 
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• TacVent 2.0

  08-02-2017 00:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The TacVent is a flexible layer of semi-rigid, rubbery plastic comprised of vented grooves designed to be placed between a concealable ballistic vest and undershirt with a half-inch separation to provide airflow. According to the company, the new TacVent 2.0 is 21% lighter. A lighter and softer material was used for the TacVent, with its venting and ballistic properties unchanged. The TacVent helps to cool body temperatures over 14.5 degrees while also minimizing blunt force trauma. 
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• Recon Uniforms in New Colors

  08-02-2017 00:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Vertx has added new solid colors to its Recon line of uniforms. The Recon line consists of the Recon Garrison Shirt, Recon Combat Shirt, and Recon Pants. The full line was initially launched in MultiCam. However, it will now include solid colors. Specifically, the Recon Garrison Shirt will now be available in black, navy, and OD green. The Recon Combat Shirt will be available in black, smoke grey, navy, OD green, and desert tan. The Recon Pants will be available in black, navy, and OD green.&nbs
  
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• Personal Maintenance

  08-02-2017 00:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  In the modern world there are many great reminders to help us make sure we do our maintenance chores right on time. My refrigerator has a little red light that reminds me it is time to replace my water filter. Tons of my electronic gizmos have warning signals that remind me to recharge, or check for software updates. I just wish the critical tools in my life had the same reminders.My firearms don't have any indicators telling me that I need to clean and lube their little parts, or that being car
  
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