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WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=9http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=92011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=10http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=10RETURN FIRE And it doesn’t matter where you are or what the circumstances are, the public gets upset when they hear officers using profanity. A few months back a reader suggested a column geared toward rookie officers. I’ve worked for a small city agency for 17 years and I’d like to offersomeadvicegiventomewhenIwas ayoungerofficer.ShortlyafterIstarted patrolwork,acrustyoldcurmudgeonof aveterantoldmeaboutthethreeP’sand they’reabitdifferentfromthefiveorsix P’smilitaryveteransmayrecognize.The threeP’sarethethreethingsguaranteed togetanofficerintoserioustroublefaster than anything else — Property, Profanity, and Powderwagons (think slang forgenitalia).They’llkillanofficer’scareerevenfasterthanuseofforceissues. Property: If it’s not yours don’t take it! Don’t get caught up in debt or any propertyschemethatmaymakeyouvulnerable to unethical behavior. Use any SWAT—THIS SUCKS! $5.95 OUTSIDE U.S. $9.50 MARCH/APRIL 2011 P WIN A CZ PACKAGE! STREET DEALING THUGS F IGHTING WITH The Three Ps propertyissuedtoyouwithgoodjudgment. It’sgiventoyoutouse,notabuse. Profanity:Thedirtbagwithamouth like a sailor will be the first in line to fileacomplaintagainstyouifyouspeak inkindduringtheperformanceofyour duties. Anditdoesn’tmatterwhereyou are or what the circumstances are, the publicgetsupsetwhentheyhearofficers usingprofanity. Powderwagons: Use your brain, not your private parts to do the thinking. Thisgoesforfemaleofficers,too.Nothing good ever comes from unchecked powderwagons; destroying too many careers and families. And remember, anyinnocentcommentoractioncanbe turnedaroundandabused. Be professional and courteous, no one can fault you for that, and a EURO SERVICE PISTOLS LESS LETHAL: EXPANDABLE BATONS ORGANIZATIONAL MINDSET/ OFFICER SAFETY BARRETT’S REC7: MULTI-MISSION MVP MACOP COVER FINAL plain.indd 1 CORRECTIONS: WHY THE CHANGE? G2G: CUTTERS/HOLSTERS/PACKS REALITY CHECK II: NOTSWAT CARRY OPTIONS: ERGOPAD BELT littlecommonsensegoesalongway. Learn when and whom to trust and gainwisdomfromtheoldcrustycurmudgeonwho’sprobably“beenthere anddonethat.” StevenK.Moss MaysvillePD Maysville,Ky. Excellent advice — for everyone — regardless of time on! SH FOCUS 2/3/11 3:56 AM NFORCEMEN LAW E T L SUP P LI E S ® A Division of Witmer Public Safety Group 800.852.6088 OfficerStore.com WHERE PROFESSIONALS SHOP Become a fan .and many more! 10 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=11http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=11RETURN FIRE IrecentlysubscribedtoAmericanCOP andamenjoyingthetopicsdiscussedinit alongwithAmerican Handgunnermagazineaswell.IneverthoughtI’dbesaying this,butnowI’moneofthe“old”guyson ouragency.I’vebeenreadingClintSmith’s articles on the viable option the revolver stillprovidesasadefensiveweapon.IremembermyfirstdayscarryingaS&W15. Todayifit’snotpolymeranddoesn’tcarry morethan15roundsyou’reobsolete—or sotheythink.I’dliketoseeanarticleon revolversforCCW/self-defense.Forthose whostartedwithone,therealwaysseems tobeanappealtothebasicsofthat“old” wheel gun. It’s hard to beat the feel of a K-frame S&W with a smooth action for security. My Model-10s and Security-6s alwaysbeckontobetakenoutofthesafe. Thanksforallthegreatarticlesandkeep upthegoodwork. Mike Viae-mail Your wish is my command. Clint assures me he’ll feverishly bang away on his computer in between classes to address your request. SH Revolver Basics PREMIUM 1911 PARTS AND LOGO GEAR Same Difference IjustfinishedthearticleontheweaponsofEuropeanlawenforcement(“EuropeanPoliceServicePistols:TheSame —OnlyDifferent,”Mar/Apr2011).The firearms and practice experience of the average European officer is about the same as the average cop in my former organization. So, it’s not that unusual, butitgotmethinking. Iretiredafter36yearsfromthelargest departmentin SouthernArizona; 25 of those years were as a part-time firearmsinstructor.Atitspeak,myagency hadaround900swornofficers,butmany lessnow.Aninstructorwasrequiredon therangeforanofficertopractice,both had to be on their own time and practice ammo was mostly at the expense oftheindividualofficer.Marksmanship awards, proudly worn on the uniform, wentawayinthelate80s,asdidnumerical scores. “Pass/fail” became the standard.Iguessnobodywantedanyoneto knowbyhow muchyouqualified. The vast majority of the cops shot theirweaponsonlyonceayearatqualification time and many had never fired a handgun before joining the police. This resulted in many failures to qualify, but eventually, every officer qualified after additional training and much tension. “Qualify,” meant if you fired one lousy point beyond the minimum, you were good to go for the next year. Qualify does not equal competent.The administration’s attitude was pretty SUPER QUICK CLEAN GUNS™ Y OUR T OTAL G UN C ARE S OLUTION I N O NE B OTTLE ! Total Cleaner • Micro Lubricant • Rust Inhibitor • Moisture Dissipator 888-381-6162 • WWW.SUPERQUICKCLEANGUNS.COM          Magazines Night Sights Custom Parts Grips Leather Premium Finishes .22 LR Conversions Custom Shop Logo Apparel Order direct at kimberamerica.com or (914) 964-0742, or visit a Kimber Master Dealer © 2011 Kimber Mfg., Inc. All rights reserved. MADE IN THE U.S.A. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=12http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=12RETURN FIRE much, “Everybody qualifies, so what’s the problem?” Icanonlyimaginewhat thesituationisnow,aforcereducedby about20percentandnomoneytotrain with.Soonerorlater,therewillbeabad marksmanship shooting with an innocentpersongettingshot. AlJohnson Sgt.(retired) Tucson,Ariz. It goes to show the lack of budget, training and personal responsibility is universal, eh? SH Pistol-Packin’ Nana I’m retired from working in a maximum-security prison and now I’m CCW. Since I’m now 66-years old, handicappedandagrandmothertaking careoftwopreciouslittlegrandsonsevery day, I carry 24/7 — just not in the shower. Why on earth would a police officernot carrywhileoff-duty?Icarry toprotectmygrandbabies(andmyself) becausenoneofuseverknowswhenan armed bad guy is going to hold up the storewe’rein,oranutcaseisgoingto shoot people just for fun. Don’t these things happen every day? Can you be sureitwon’thappenthenextplaceyou andyourfamilygo? The .40-caliber Springfield XD is heavyandbulky.It’sanuisancetowear my holster everywhere and plan my wholewardrobeaccordingly.But,Iwant tomakesureifweencounteralethalsituation,mypreciouslittlegrandsonshave thebestpossiblechancetolivetogrow up. If that means I have to carry a gun everydayandmaybesomedaylivewith theaftermathofactuallyshootingabad guy who threatens them, then it’s well worththehassle.Iwanteverypoliceofficer in the country safe while off-duty — their families as well. If you don’t carry off-duty, please listen to this old grandmother and reconsider. God bless youall.Iprayforyoursafety. KathyYoung HollySprings,N.C. Do as your grandmother tells you — and eat your peas too. Really, thanks for the sage advice, Kathy. SH Who’s Labeling Whom? Inthelatestissue,March/April2011 arebuttaltoMr.JackSheehanonthereference to civilians as “sheeple” was, in itself,quitedisturbing. It shows the officer (“SH”) has a greatdealofpsychologicalbaggage.He seems to aggrandize himself as more thanthepublicservantheis,separating, by slurs, anyone whom he feels below hisself-ascribedethicsandvalues. Labels are judgmental. They are the basisofprejudice.It’seasiertoassume something about someone than to be compassionate and listen. It’s a way to hideone’signoranceandlackofcritical thinking skills. By typing others as beneath him, he can dismiss them as unworthy of his efforts, even though, and because,hemakesthepointtothecontrary,a“fact”hechosetoassert,though noonementionedit. Stress is the emotional and physical strain caused by our response to pressurefromtheoutsideworld.If,infact, hesuffersunduestressdealingwiththe generalpublic,heneedstofindanother position, or seek counseling. A public servant cannot pick and choose whom hewishestointeractwith,neithershould hebelittlethemforhisgratification.Escapethroughlabeling,bullying,alcohol, drugs or other compulsive behavior is counterproductive,andanindicationof moreseriousissues. Unfortunately, people, like SH, are attractedtolawenforcement,withit’sinherent means to command or control others. 12 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 The Whinery2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=13http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=132011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=14http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=14AmerHandgunner_CB_4cp_ad.ai 1 9/28/10 2:03 PM RETURN FIRE Oftentheythemselveswerebrowbeatenor physicallyabusedaschildren,andseethe need or opportunity to retaliate.As a law enforcement consultant for over 38 years, I’veseenthepublicmannerismsofpolice officersdegeneratefromguardiancaretaker tobullyingthug.It’snosurpriseheseesno needtoapologize.Withlawmakerscalling foranti-bullyinglegislationinschools,this typeofanachronisticbehaviorneedstobe dealt with. He needs help to understand whatkindofimageheispresenting. WarrenLemoi Viaemail Bravo Warren! You managed to offer the psychological profile of not only me, but of all cops, having only read a 1-paragraph response to a reader letter. Wow, you’re amazing. Let me recap the labels you lobbed out there from your ivory tower of law enforcement consulting expertise: we’re (public) servants, ignorant and bullying thugs. You stereotype cops’ backgrounds and make assumptions as to our reasons for our careers. You also managed to label me as “he” rather than “she” — perhaps you didn’t take the time to notice “SH” stands for Suzi Huntington and I would be the editor responding to reader mail — like yours. You paint with a very wide brush in your opinion of cops and methinks you’ve painted yourself into a corner. I hope there’s a mirror in that corner so you can have a good look at the judgmental, prejudiced self you are. SH C M Y CM MY CY CMY K GET ORGANIZED THE RIGHT WAY The Car Partner-Inspired by real cops to perform • A Velcro-Secured Cover to contain and protect contents from car to destination • Wide, Padded shoulder strap to prevent discomfort and reduce slippage • Secondary, Quick Detachable strap for securing CAR PARTNER to the seat quickly • Individual pockets for maps and other documents needing quick reference • Easily accessed front pockets for cell phone, PDA, Pens, Business Cards • Additional zippered front pockets to secure smaller, less-used items • I.D. Pocket Point — Counterpoint IjustfinishedreadingVantage Point (Mar/Apr 2011) and I must agree with many of the points you make, but I’ve found in my experience, the causes of mostinjuriesanddeathsonthejobare: lackofawarenessandthreatrecognition, failuretoengageinatimelymannerand thelackofreal-life/realitymentoring. Thepastfewdecadesofpoliticalcorrectness (PC) has bred the cop out of manycopsastheytrytoavoidtheadministrativehatchetthat’ssuretofallsooner thanlateriftheydotheirjobeffectively, efficiently and safely. Many good cops and potentially good cops (all law enforcement included) have been injured, or worse, because of failing to follow thebasicrule:“always come home in the same or near-same condition as you left, no matter what it takes to get home.” Copshavebeentrainedtohesitatein the name of playing nice with the public;tobeoverlypolitewhentheoccasion calls for some much needed “cowboy talk,”agoodpunchinthenose,orkick Continued on page 48 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 *15% off web order only (Coupon code: 15%CAR2011) uspeacekeeper.com 14 American cop ad APR(4.625x5).indd 1 Exprires 12/11 3/3/11 3:55 PM2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=15http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=15Grip Gloves Ad Ruger 11/10/10 1:57 PM Page 1 “America’s Finest Handgun Grips” Fill Your Hand! New Grip Gloves Transform Micro Autos: The secret is in the grip’s subtle palm swell. 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MSRP: $80. www.americancopmagazine.com/xssights WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 162011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=17http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=17TLP-1 Laser/Pen Combo by LaserLyte Sometimes new-techno devices look like “tactical-flavored toys,” but turn out to be useful tools. Take LaserLyte’s TLP-1, it incorporates a Class IIIA 5mw red-laser pointer into a virtually bombproof ergonomically comfortable pen. It’s made of 6061 T-6 aluminum and shaped right to serve as an impact or pain compliance device. Trainers and tac team leaders will get the most use out of it. But patrol cops always need a durable, smooth-writing pen, and sometimes have the need to laser-paint something or someone, without pointing a firearm at them, like: “He’s moving away in the crowd. See? I lased him for you.” It uses a Fisher Space Pen cartridge and MSRP is $99.95. www.americancopmagazine.com/laserlyte Zombie Jingles TargeTs Moving targets are challenging and steel targets make a satisfying clang, but who says you can’t have a little fun punchin’ plain ol’ paper? If you’re not already familiar with Zombie Targets’ lineup of undead dudes who need a second killing, meet their newest — and first full-color brain-eater — Zombie Jingles the Clown. Like his cousins Chuck, Bob, Steve and Osama, Jingles measures 23x35", and is printed on 60-pound stock. Although true zombies can only be terminated by brain shots, there are subdued scoring zones present on the chest and head. Made by a brother cop, Zombie Targets are sold in a single, 4- or 10-pack. MSRP for a Jingles 4-pack: $8. www.americancopmagazine.com/zombietargets Patent Pending by Zombie TargeTs * americancopmagazine.com 17 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=18http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=18HIGH TECH JIM DONAHUE CUTTING EDGE WIDGETs — AND OTHER NEW sTUFF. Why LaptopS? WhY PANAsoNic? ometimes,Iforgetmyage—Irememberwhenthe Titanicsank.Today’syoungofficersdon’tknowwhy mostagenciesuselaptopcomputersintheirpatrolcars. Theyalsodon’tknowwhythePanasonicbrandisso widelyused. Intheoldendayspolicecarsdidn’thavecomputers;some hadMobileDataTerminals(MDTs).TheseMDTshadtiny screensshowingorangeblock-typelettersandtheyallcame fromMotorola.Iknownoneofuswouldadmittowatching Cops.butifyoudid,you’doccasionallyseeMDTsthere. Mobilecomputersdidn’texist. Mobileprinters?Forgetit! Theonlyportablecomputingsolutionswerelaptops,andthe marketersatPanasonicweregeniuses.Theypredictedcomputerswouldbecomewidespreadincopcarsandtheygambled —creatingtheToughbookbrand.Forthefirstfewyearsoftheir existencePanasonicpricedToughbookssocheaplytheywere nearlygive-aways.Noothermanufacturercouldcompetewith theirlowprices. Panasoniccreated agreatbrandandthen proceededtobuythe marketwithuntouchable pricing.Voila!Inthefieldof copcarcomputing,Panasonic isequivalenttoKleenexinthe tissuebusiness. S Panasonic’s PDRC allows you to keep your laptop in your trunk and work from the permanently mounted remote touch screen and removable keyboard. ’vewrittenabouttheinherentrisks tolifeandlimbwhenputtinga laptopcomputerintoacar.PanasonicrecentlyintroducedthePDRC (PermanentDisplayRemovableComputer)andthey’reputtingmoneyonthe tabletohelpgetyouhomeattheendof yourshift.Theirexistingcop-hardened Toughbookcanbemountedinthetrunk orbackoftheSUV,dependingupon whatyoudrive.ThePDRCisaremote Getting the laptop out from under-foot touch-screenandkeyboardmounted in your workspace keeps you safer whereyouwork.Thescreenisbigand feeling less claustrophobic. gerandbrighter,buttheoverallunitis smallerandsafer. Thekeyboardisdetachable,LEDbacklit(althoughyoushouldtouch-typeand keepyourheadupasmuchaspossible)andcansitinyourlapforlongreports —yourlowbackandneckwillthankyou.There’sared,backlitprogrammable emergencykeyonthescreenandthekeyboard,fiveprogrammablefunctionkeys andthreeopenUSBports.Screenbrightnesscanbeadjustedfromblow-your-eyesoutbrighttococktailloungedimandthere’sasunvisortoreducedaytimewashout. DualintegratedspeakerswithadjustablevolumearealsostandardforthePDRC. Yourfinanceguyswilllikethefactyouprobablydon’tneedtoreplaceexisting Toughbookcomputers.ThePDRCattachmentswillworkwithmanyoftheToughbook productsalreadyoutthere.Ifyou’restillusingaCF-27,maybeit’stimeforanupgrade. 18 Keeping You Safer I W Permanent PORTAbILITY iththePDRC,thelaptop computerstillremains accessible.Popthetrunk oropenthetailgateand anofficercanremovethelaptopfor service,takeiton-sceneforareport orwhatever.Theresultisthecophas alloptionsavailable—safetyofa mobilecomputercoupledwiththe portabilityofalaptop. PanasonicjoinsData911and Motorolawho’velongproduced thiskindofgear.They’veputa stakeinthegroundforofficer safetyandarecommittedtoseeing fewerlivesendintragedy.Around ofapplauseplease—for Panasonic. * Info: www.americancopmagazine.com/ panasonic WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=19http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=19TM M&P Carry & Range Kit Now Available M&P Pistol - 9mm or .40 S&W Blade-Tech® Kydex® Holster Blade-Tech® Double Magazine Pouch Maglula Uplula® Speed Loader Extra Magazine (3 Total) 3 Patented, Interchangeable Palmswell Grip Sizes • Ear Plugs • • • • • • Kit Contains: smith-wesson.com NASDAQ: SWHC M&P PISTOLS MADE IN THE USA2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=20http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=20CARRY OPTIONs FROM HOlsTERs TO HAvERsACks. sAMMY REEsE One Is None uring mytime workingthe streetsIwasnever awardedthenicest officeroftheyear No matprize.Itreated ter how everyonewith hard I respect—badguy tried, orgood—butwas I just hardonmypeers whenIsawholesin couldn’t shake theirofficersafety my gun practices;Iremain from the thesametoday. holster. TheCarry Editor’s OptionscolumnI note: Nice writeforAmerican chicken Handgunnerisone leg. ofmyfavoritesto do.Imaynotwork themeanstreetsanymore,butIstillcarryaguneverydayand IteachontherangeattheagencyfromwhichIretired.Imay beout,butnotalltheway.SowhenMrs.Suzicalledtoask ifI’dbeinterestedinwritingtheCarryOptionscolumnfor COP,Ijumpedalloverit. D Alessi Holsters Using this Alessi Pocket Holster looks like you’re carrying your wallet in your front pocket — and you won’t run the risk of a negligent discharge. D uringarecenttrainingshoot,Iwitnessedacatastrophicfailure—anexpendedshellcasingwouldn’t extract,duetotherimbeingrippedoff.Nomatter howmanytimestheofficer“tappedandracked,”it wouldnotclear.Whentheofficerputhishandintheairand statedhisgunwasbroken,Inotsonicelyinformedhimhewas inthemiddleofagunfight,andlethimknowifhecouldn’tfix theproblemhimselfheshouldtransitiontohisbackupweapon tofinishthefight.“Well…uh,Idon’thaveabackup.”My reactionwassomethingalongthelinesof,“Don’ttellme…go homeandtellyourfamilyyoudon’thaveaPlanBtosaveyour life.Letthemknowyoujustmightgetkilledbecauseyoudecidedtospendyourmoneyonjet-skiesandgolfclubsinstead.” Hisnextfeebleexcusewashehadnowheretoputabackup gun.IsimplypulledmyS&W340PDoutofmypocket— pocketholsterincluded—andaskedhimtotryiton.Iallowedhimtokeepituntil hecouldaffordoneofhisown.ItoldyouIwouldn’tbewinninganynicest-guy awards.Idon’twanttoattendanymorefuneralsso,yes,I’mhardontheguyswho needmetobe. ThegreatLouAlessimaybegone,butthecompanyhestartedisstillrunning strong.WhiletalkingwithTomKulwicki,PresidentofAlessiHolsters,aboutoptionsfortotingbackups,hetoldmetheiranklerigandpocketholsterswerethe mostrequestedbycops,andhe’dsendmesamplesformy340PD.Afewweeks later,thepackagearrived.Myveryfirstimpressionwhileexaminingthecontents wasLouwouldbeproud.ThequalityofcraftsmanshipisjustasitwaswhenLou wasatthehelm—outstanding. Ankle Rig O neofthebiggestconcerns withanklerigsisusuallythe comfortfactor.Ifitfeelslike aball-and-chainandleaves thesamemarksonyourlegasiron shackles,youwon’twearit.Theother bigconcernissecurity—willthegun stayinplacewhilerunning,jumping fencesandfightingbadguys. 20 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=21http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=21TheAlessiAnkleHolsterhas extrathickpaddinginalltheright places.TheVelcro-attachment straptakessomeextraeffortto remove;oncesecured,thisholster islockedintoplaceandwon’tbe shiftingaroundduringthecourse ofyourday.Theholsterportionis supertight—nottootightsothe guncan’tberemovedduringan intentionaldrawthough.Itriedto shakemygunoutoftheholster;to thepointwhereIwasworkingupa sweat.itdidn’tbudge. Pocket Holster Ifstrappingabackuptoyourankle isn’tforyou,thepocketholsteris anotherwaytogo.TheAlessiPocket Holsterhelpsbreakuptheoutline, whilekeepingthegunsecureuntil youneedit.Whynotjustthrowthe guninyourpocketwithoutaholster? That’sanoption,butoneIwoulddiscourage.Iknowofonelife-changing . in the end it’s up to the user to figure out what works best (which is almost as important as what doesn’t work). Then practice, practice, practice … and practice some more. eventresultingfromanegligentdischargecausedbyakeychainshifting tothewrongspot,causingthegunto firewhileinsideapocket.Luckilyno onewashurt. Howyouchoosetocarryyour backupinyourpocketiscompletely uptoyou.Sincethisisallaboutcarry options,intheendit’suptotheuser tofigureoutwhatworksbest(which isalmostasimportantaswhatdoesn’t work).Thenpractice,practice,practice …andpracticesomemore.Tryputting yourselfintheworstpossiblesituation —butmakesureyouhave accesstoyourbackup. 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Don’t believe every sign you read — keep your hallagan tool and breaching sledge on hand when they don’t really mean “welcome.” S omecopsequatebreachingwithaSWATentry;one definitionof“breach”is:to make a hole or opening in (something),whichprettymuchsumsupSWAT.Truth is,patrolofficersprobablybreachmoredoorsonadaily basisthananyone.Unfortunately,itwasn’tuntilIjoinedSWAT Ilearnedsomevaluabletechniquesonhowtodoitproperly. Copshaveliterallybeenkickingindoorsforcenturies, butasdoorsandlocksarebuiltbetterandstronger,copsnow injurethemselvesmoreastheytrytokickorramtheirshoulder throughdoors.Sohowdowecontinuetoforceourwayinto buildings—safely,efficientlyand,insomeways,cheaply? Not Just For SWAT Guys Learning To Read Breaching For Patrol If you can’t afford tools specifically designed for making entry, there’s no reason you can’t pick up tools such as these from your local hardware store. The less money you spend on the tool, the more you’ll have to spend on duct tape … U nlesslivesareatstakeandyouhavenootheroptions, don’tgorammingyourshoulderintoanything.Ifyou havetokickadoor,useamulekicknotafrontkick; you’relesslikelytoinjureyourselfandyou’llgeneratemorepower.Ifthere’snourgency,setaperimeterandthen workonthedoor.Agoodruleofthumbis:try, pry then break. You’llhavetoknowhowtoreadadoor—asidefromthe obvious,“Mens,”“Ladies”or“DoNotEnter.”Besuretotry theknobfirst.Ialwaysgetachucklewatchingaguytrytoram adooronlytohavesomeonewalkupandsimplyturntheknob! Whetheryou’reinoroutsideofabuildingorroom,thinkof makingentryasfollows. Ifadoorswingsaway fromyouwhileopeningit,youneed toramit.Ifthedoorswingstowardyouwhileopeningit,you needtopryit.Butyouhavetolookforcluesforwhichdirection thedoorwillopen.First,lookfortheknob,andthenlookforthe hinges;ifyoucan’tseethem,thedoorshouldswingawayfrom you.Ifyoucan’topenitbyhand,thengogetsometools. KicK, Ram, PRy OR PicK i fyou’regoingtoramorkickadoor,strikeitjustabove,just beloworjustinsidethelockingmechanism.Donothitthe doorknob;aramwillprobablyjustskipoffandinjureyou whilethedoorholdstight.I’vealsoseentheentireknob assemblyshootthroughthedoorintotheroomwhilethedoor remainslocked.Ifyoumeetresistancewhenrammingadoor, youcangoafterthehingeside.You’dbesurprisedhoweasya doorcanbeknockedoffitshingeswithagoodramorsledge. Forsecurityscreendoors,thisiswheretheprytoolisreally essential.Whenyouramadoor,youcausethelocktosplinterthedoorframewoodasit’srippedfromthedoorjam.You won’tbeabletodothiswithasteelsecuritydoorframe,so you’llwanttoprythedoorawayfromtheframefarenough toopenit.Ahigherqualitydoormaynotbudgesoattackthe frameitself—whereitmeetsthehouse.Manyinstallersonly useshortscrewswheninstallingtheframetothehouseand WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 222011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=23http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=23youcanoftenremovetheentiredoorand framewithouttoomuchtrouble. Whentimeisonyoursideandthere’s noneedtotearapartaperfectlygood door,lockpickingiscertainlyaviable option.I’veattendedan8-hourclass(put onbyTacticalEntries)whereIlearned thefinerpointsofpatience,andthenuancesofvariouslocks.Lockpickingis moreofanartrequiringregularpractice withsomeveryspecializedtools,butit’s gottenmethroughmorethanafewdoors inpatrolasaresultofit.Nomatteryour methodofgainingentry,alwayshave coverwithyou. Hardware Thereareacoupleofkeytoolstoget youthroughmostdoorsyouencounterin patrolwork—inbreachingtool-speak theseareknownasabatteringramanda hallagantool.Spendaslittleorasmuchas youwantontools;youcanuseeveryday toolsfoundatyourlocalhardwarestore orprofessionalbreachinggear.Onlyyou knowwhatyoucanafford. Forthoseofyouonverysmallbudgets, aheavysledgehammer,acoupleofdifferentprybars,apairofboltcuttersandapair ofleatherworkgloveswillgetyoubyina pinch.Butevenonsmallbudgets,consider spendingafewextrabucksforbetter qualitymaterials.Buyingmystery-brand itemsisalmostaguaranteethey’llbreak, somaybebuyabigrollofducttapefor ongoingrepairs. Ifyou’vegotmoremoneytospend —oryouragencyiswillingtomakethe purchase—considerDynamicEntry ToolsfromBLACKHAWK!.TheirSuperBreachingSledgeincorporatestwo toolsinone;it’sbothasledgehammer andahallagan. Onceyouhavesometools,makesure totrythemoutbeforeusingthem.Byno meansisthisarticlemeanttobeatraining classonbreaching.GetwithyourSWAT breachingguysortakeatrainingclass. Also,afinalnoteontools:Allthebesttools intheworldareonlyasgoodasthetrainingyouhavetousethem,sotakethetime topractice.Don’tforgettocallonthefire guysifyoucan’tgetthroughadoor.They havesomeofthebestinstructionandtools whenitcomestobreaching.Butremember,societyexpectsyoutocomearunnin’ whentheydial911,sowhenlivesareat stake,don’tletalittle‘oldoor standinyourway. shown with options MID-LENGTH A4 MID-LENGTH A2 shown with options STANDARD A2 LE Home Hunt Target BUILD YOURS NOW AT www.rockriverarms.com * For more info: www.americancopmagazine .com/blackhawk WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 232011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=24http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=24CORRECTIONS bEHIND THE FENCE. D.M. CHAMbERlAIN hehandcuffkeywashanging onachainaroundherneck.She walkedintothesecurityperimeterofthevisitingroomand tuckedthechaininsideherblouse.The officerdirectedhertoemptyherpockets andgothroughthemetaldetector.She cleared;sheknewshewouldbecause adayearliershewalkedthroughwith asmallmetalpapercliponthechain withoutsettingoffthealarms.She didn’tknowmuchaboutmetaldetectorsbutconductedtheexperimentafter watchingachildwithmetalbuckleson hisshoesclearaweekearlier. Nowallsheneededtodowasslip thecuffkeyoffthechainandgiveitto herboyfriend.Thatwouldbetheeasy part—itwasuptohimtotakeitinthe restoftheway.Herboyfriendhadaplan. Hisbuddyworkedinthevisitingroom, cleaningitafterclosingtimeeachday.An officercheckedonhimasheworked,but thebuddywasconfidenthecouldgetthe piecetohimwithoutaproblem.Hesaid he’salwaysstrip-searched,buttheofficers rarelylookedinhisbucketofcleaning supplies—evenwhentheydid,typi- In Search of … t Awful Orifices callynotclosely. Puttingtheused toiletbrushacross thetopwould assureonlya cursoryglance,so heagreedtopick upthecuffkey andbringitout withhiscleaning supplies. Aboutanhour intohervisit,she wentintherestroomandslipped thekeyoffthe chainaroundher neckandplaced itinsidethehollowsectionof aspring-loaded toiletpaper I sure wish we could get full-body scanners so we wouldn’t have to touch these guys. holder.Shechanged thetoiletpapertoa fullroll;therewasonlythirtyminutes withintwohoursthecuffkeywasinthe leftforvisitinghours,soitwasunlikely handsofherboyfriend.Hewasschedthepaperwouldbechangedagain. uledtobetakentoanoutsidehospital Shereturnedtohervisitbutkeptone andwashopingtolaunchhisescape eyeontherestroom. attemptduringthetransport,whenthere Everythingworked wouldonlybetwoofficersandhehad asplannedand thecoverofthecommunityonhisside. ithoutpropersearchingmethodsandtechniquesit’srelativelyeasyforindividualsto introducecontrabandintoafacility.Searchesareanintegralpartofprisonworkandare probablythesinglemostimportantskillweteachnew employees.Wescan,patdown,wand-,strip-andcavitysearchinmates;wesearchrooms,grounds,employees, vehicles,criminalrecords,phonecalls,mailandtoilet paperholders—oratleastweshouldbe. Weneedtogobeyond“curious”inoursearchfor contraband,anduseallavailableresourcesproperlyto assistinmaintainingsafeandcontraband-freeprisons. Wemustensurethereareseverepenaltiesforintroducingcontrabandandmakecertainwedonotcontributeto theproblembybringinginpersonaleffects,whichare consideredcontrabandinthehandsofinmates. Technologyhascomealongwayinassistingwith minimizingcontrabandinsidefacilities.Wemonitorby meansofcameras,scanforweaponswithmetaldetectors,scanfordrugsusingspectroscopyanalysisand lookforanyonehidingusingheartbeatmonitors.We alsotape-recordtelephoneconversations,usecellphone detectorsandGPStrackers.Thesetechnologicaladvancesenhancesearchingpractices,butwillnotperform properlywithouttrainedpersonneloverseeingtheiruse andmaintainingtheequipment. W ntheabovescenario,hadthemetaldetectorbeenproperly maintained,calibratedandtestedregularly,itwouldhave detectedahandcuffkeyonavisitor.Hadtheadministrationcreatedmoresecureproceduresforoperating,searching,supervisingandcleaningareasfrequentedbyoutsiders, thecuffkeywouldn’thavemadeitanyfurtherthanthe visitingroom. Correctionsofficersarethefirst,lastandmostimportantlineofdefenseinpreventingtheintroduction ofcontraband.Iftheofficersupervisingtheworkerhad beenmoresuspicious,diligentandpersistentinprocessingthevisitingroomjanitor,thekeywould’vebeen discovered.Correctionsofficersconstantlyfindcontrabandinsideprisons.It’scrucialsearchingproceduresare consistentandairtightattheingressandegresspointsof theperimeter. Todemonstratethehyper-diligenceI’mreferring,you needonlygotoyourlocalairport.Thereyou’llbeidentified, interviewed,yourpackagesandluggagesearched,you’llpass throughametaldetector,explosivesdetectorandnowafullbodyscan—justtotakeyourfamilytoDisneyWorld. Shouldn’tweusethemostadvancedtechnologytokeep ourconvictsinsideandourcommunitiessaf2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=25http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=25R. LEE “GUNNY” ERMEY AMAZING STORIES YEARS AGO, BEFORE I WAS A SPOKESPERSON FOR GLOCK, THEY SENT ME A HANDGUN TO EVALUATE. I PUT THAT SUCKER THROUGH THE WRINGER - SHOT 2,500 ROUNDS WITHOUT A JAM OR A HICCUP. THAT GUN REALLY EARNED MY RESPECT. IN OTHER WORDS, BEFORE GLOCK GOT TO HIRE ME, I GOT TO FIRE THEM. SEEMS LIKE EVERYWHERE I GO, I HEAR AMAZING STORIES ABOUT GLOCK HANDGUNS - HOW DEPENDABLE THEY ARE, AND HOW FOLKS RELY ON 'EM. SHARE YOUR STORY AT: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GLOCKINC OR EMAIL US AT: GLOCK@LEADERENTERPRISES.COM2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=26http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=26REALITY CHECk II COUNsEl, WIsDOM, GUIDANCE AND TEACHING. ClINT sMITH FAt MAN TO lIttlE bOy S inceGlocksfirstbecameavailableinthe1980s,they’veprobablybeentheimpetusinlaw enforcement’stransitionfrom revolverstosemiautos.It’sararebirdto seeapatrolofficercarryingarevolver asaprimaryweapontoday.Revolvers stillhavearoleasbackupgunsand somequestionthereliabilityofvery smallpeeweeautopistolsinthiscapacity.Ican’targuethat. FullsizeautopistolsnowruletheSam Brownebeltedlegionsofuniformofficers.Andtheycomefromawidevariety ofmanufacturers;fromSIGsofallmakes, Smith&Wesson’sM&PandSpringfield’s XDs.Eventhearchaic1911sofallmakersstillgetsomeofthemarketshareof thepolicesidearmmarket. Glockwasoneofthefirstto bringpolymersandhighcapacitymagazinestothemasses. They’remadeinthreeframe sizes;largeforslinging10mm and.45calibers,mediumframesshoot .40S&W,9mmandafewin.357SIG. Andthentherearesomeothersmall framesanddifferentslidelengths forfunandcompetition.Check outanyGlockforumtolearnmore thanyou’devercaretoknowabout allthedifferentGlockvariations. Afteralmostthreedecades they’veaddedtheSF(shortframe) andthenewGeneration4guns, whichnowincludegripreductionpanels.Butsomeofuswere shootingreducedgripGlockslong beforeS&W,SpringfieldorGlock thoughtofit.Thecallforasmaller gripwasansweredalongtimeago —thecalltomakethefatmanintothe littleboy.Butwhy? A current rendition of a Robar grip reduction. Suddenly this brawny auto fits humansized hands. GlockenReduction Here it is, the actual, first-ever Robar grip reduction, circa 1990. Robar has since honed this critical custom modification, using cutting-edge technologies. This flock of Glocks belongs to Heidi, including the two newest Robar reductions on the left. The latest reductions were done on Glock 19s. ?? ? S Why? 26 the cure owhat’sthebig dealwiththegrip? Everyoneknows sightsareimportanttomarksmanship,and thetriggeristhelastphysicalcontrolyouhaveoverthe projectile.Poortriggermanipulationcantakethesights(and muzzle)offtargetwhenthegun isfired—abadthing. Thegrip,yourphysicalcontact withthepistol,isthecornerstoneoflookingatthesightsand pressingthetrigger.It’sthefoundation—andashotfiredisonly asgoodastheplatformitcomesfrom.Toshootwell,agoodfiring gripisessential.Andthatgoodgripmustbeattainedatthebeginningofyourdrawandthroughouttheactofshootingthegun. TheGlockasanexample,isforgivingbecauseyoucan haveacrappygripwhiledrawingandthegunwillfireif youcangetyourfingeronthetrigger.Ididn’tsayitwould firewelloryou’dshootgood,Isaid—itwillgooff.Takea baseballbatasanotherexample.Wouldyouholdthebigend ofthebatorthelittleendofthebattogetthebestresults? So,tothecure. n1990,attherequestofRickFurrwho wasthenwithScottsdale,Ariz.PD,Robbie Barrkman(RobarIndustries)tookonthe taskoffilingonRick’sGlock.Rickbrought Robbiethisfirstguntoreducethegripsizeto makeitmoresuitableforofficerswithsmaller hands.Highcapacitycapabilitywasgood,but manyofficersneededsmallergripsandRobbie wasdoingitthen. Afterabout20yearsandthousandsofreductions,Robbieandthereductionsarestillgoing strong.Stillgoingstrongbecauseitworks andtherearestillmanymoreoldGlocksout therethananyofthenewermodels—andthe oldGlocksarestilltoobig.WifeHeidihasa flockofGlocksandtwomoreGlock19sare currentlyatRobbie’sshop;thegirllikesthereductions, evenoverthenewpanelmodels. IfyourGlock’sjustnotsizedrightinthegrip,and youcan’taffordanewGen4model,asimple,economicalcureisstillthelong-standing,time-testedandproven Barrkmanreduction.TheRobarshopisthecureand they’llturntheoldFatManGlockyouhave intothenewLittleBoyGlockyouneed. 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ThE bETTER PART OF VALOR: Knowing When L astNovember,Riverside,Calif.PDofficerRyanBonaminiowaskilledwhiledoingsomethingwe’vealldone: chasing a “rabbit.”LateonaSundaynight,enroutetoa reportedmisdemeanorhitandrun,hespottedthesuspect vehicle.Itpulledoveradjacentadarkenedpark.Thedriver immediatelybailedoutandranintothedarkness.Bonaminio pursued.Detailsofthestrugglearelacking.Bonaminiomay haveslippedonawetsurface.Thesuspectgainedcontrolof theofficer’ssidearmandmortallywoundedhim. ThevideocaminBonaminio’scruisershowedthesuspect, aparoleewithaviolentcriminalrecord,gettingbackintoa trailerlesssemi-tractoranddrivingaway.Thesemiwasan unreportedstolen.Coverofficersarrivedveryquickly,within NOT To Jump There’s another kind of “rabbit” — which sometimes kills pursuing wolves. aminuteortwo.TheyfoundBonaminioalive,buthedied shortlyafterward. ForeditorSuziandI,bothSanDiegoPDvets,thiscase tookusbacktoJan.9,1988,andthedeathofoneofour youngestandbrightest,OfficerJerryHartless.Whenheand hispatrolpartnerrolleduponabunchofcorner-hangers, theyscattered,promptingbothcopstopursueonfoot.Hartless,aformertrackstar,wasrapidlygainingonhisquarry, leavinghispartnerfarbehind,whentheydisappeared aroundacorner.Hispartnerreturnedtotheunsecuredidling cruiser.Heheardasingleshot.Jerryhadtakenaroundbetweentheeyes.HeclungtolifeuntilJan.31,1988,without regainingconsciousness. ebateragedthenaboutwhetherHartless,outrunninghispartner,shouldor shouldnothavecontinuedhispursuit.Debateragesnowastowhetheror notOfficerBonaminioactedrashlybyenteringthatdarkenedparkalone. ManypeopleareoftheopinionBonaminiowouldnothavediedifhe“followed policy.”RiversideC.O.P.SergioDiazdidn’tpullanypunches.Hecharacterized suchonlinecriticsas“sittingathomeeatingCheetosintheirunderwear,”knowingnothingaboutpolicework,butfeelingfreetoquestiontheofficer’sactions. “There’snoacademyclass,”Diazstated,“thatsaysifyou’reina1-officercar andit’s10o’clockatnightandyouencounterahit-and-rundriver,thisiswhat youdo.” ForboththeCheeto-crunchersandcareercops,ChiefDiaznailedtheessentialtruth:There is no 1-size-fits-all policy on solo pursuits, waiting for cover, or pressing on alone – NONE – and for good reason. Suchdecisionscanonlyrightfullybemadebytheofficeron-scene. Andyourroleinallthis?Encourageyourcopstomaketacticallysounddecisions,basedonknowledge—orlackthereof—ofthesuspect,terrain,situation andproximityofbackup;afastbuteffectivethreatanalysis;andunlessriskavoidanceisarecurringthemeforthatofficer,adecisionnottocontinueasolo footpursuitorasearchwithoutbackupshouldnotbequestioned.Thedecision mustbemadeon-scene—butfundamentaltacticalphilosophycan,andshould be,coveredbeforethatcriticalmoment. Therearelocations,evenlargeareas,whereofficersshouldrelyheavilyon backup.Therearegangsarewellpracticedatsuckingsoloofficersintoahasty ambush;situationsinwhichsoloactionismoresuicidalthanvalorous.Theonly waytoprepareforthemistodiscussthem—thoroughlyandhypothetically. In“TheLawoftheJungle,”Kiplingwrote: “the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” It’safittinganalogyforcops. Officersmustbecapableandconfidentinindependentactionsand,atthesame time,alwaysmindfultheirgreatesttacticaladvantageliesinthepoweroftheir pack.Menandwolvesaremid-level predators, not“apexpredators.”Theymust beindividuallyfast,toughandsmart;smartenoughtoknowwhentojumpinto afight—andwhennot to jump alone. Asapack,theymustbeflexible,coordinatedandcunning,bringingdowntheirquarrycooperativelywheneverpossible. Otherwise,thepacklosestheindividuals,whichprovidesitsgreatestpower. 28 D POTShOTS & POINTLESS DEbATE Ego And disciplinE T hissubjectneedsachapter ratherthanacolumn,but here’swhatyou’redealing with:OntheSolo Side,yourbest officershaveveryhealthyegos.They areextremelyself-confident,andthe imageryof“oneriot,oneranger” holdsstrongappealforthem.Many seethemselves—toadegree,rightfully—as“modernsamurai.” Butthoserangersofoldwrote2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=29http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=292011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=30http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=30CARS AND CRASHES sURvIvING IN YOUR MObIlE OFFICE. JAsON HOsCHOUER SlIde RuleS & ScIeNTIFIc cAlculAToRS It’s not as intimidating as it looks. Besides, I’d take this any day over: “… entry appears to have been made by breaking the kitchen window.” NewtoN, Sir . Not Fig o henyouarriveonscene (ofourimaginarysimple collision),youseedamage totwovehicles;onevehiclewith anairbagdeployedandskidsfrom onecarbutnottheother.Youneed toarticulatewhathappened.Driver Agivesyouastatementcompletely conflictingwithDriverB’sstatement. Believeitornot,that’sperfectlyfine becausetheevidenceisincapable oflyingtoyou.Itbecomesobvious o,yousayyouwanttobeatrafficcop?Grabyourcitebook,calculatorand thevehiclewiththedeployedair CADprogram,andreadon.Ofcourse,beingatrafficcopisaboutmorethan bagsustainedprettygoodfront-end simplybeingaheartlesswretchandwritingastackoftickets(althoughit’san damage.Italsohasskidsleadingup awesomesidebonus).Onthecontrary,there’satonofextratraininginvolvedif toitstires.Theseskidsallowyouto youtrulywishtoembracewhatit istobeatrafficcop. calculatethespeedofthatvehicle. Here’sabrieflistoftheclassesyoumayattend:BasicandIntermediateTraffic Theothervehiclehasserious Investigations(speedfromskid),AdvancedTrafficInvestigations,AccidentReconrear-enddamageandtheairbag struction(IandII),CRUSH(speedfromcrush/deformation),Auto/Ped(speedof didn’tdeploy.Basedsolelyonthe vehiclesbasedonthrowdistanceofthepedestrian)andAuto/Motorcycle.Eachclass evidenceandreferencingyour iseithera40-or80-hourcourse.Alltold,you’llbelookingatsomeextensivetrainingandexperience, whereintheneighborhoodof400hoursoftraining. you’llbeabletoformulatean I’m a traffic geek trapped in the opinionabouthowthecollision body of one cool occurred,howfastvehicles motor officer — weretraveling,whoisatfault at least I like to andwhichvehiclecode(s)the think so. driverviolated. utsideofBasicTraffic,whichprimarilyconsistsof Yourrecommendationsare howtowriteasimplecollision,theclassesarepretty includedinthereportandit’s mathintensive.Ifyoudon’tknowyourcosinefrom uptoyouwhetheryoucitethe yourinversetangential,itmightbetimetobrushuponyour driverforaviolation.Ifthecase trigonometryskills.Beforeyougoscreamingtothehills,you’d isseriousenough,youcanrecomgiveanythingjusttotakeasimpleburglaryagain,restassured mendacopyofthereportbeforthateachclassworksinsteps.TheybuildupononeanotheratarelawardedtotheD.A.forpossiblefiling tivelyagreeablepace.Ifyoucanmeasureaskidanddosomesimplecalculations, ofcriminalcharges.Andyoumay youcandeterminethespeedofavehiclewithadecentdegreeofaccuracy—the havemoretrainingthanthesupervifoundationonwhichatrafficofficerbuilds. sorapprovingyourreports.Youhave Whyallthetraining?Whywouldanyonesubjecthimselftosuchmathematical thepotentialtobeyourdepartment’s tomfoolerywellafterhighschool?Partoftheanswerlieswithinyouandyourdeexpertincollisioninvestigations. siresandIcan’tansweritforyou;however,theotherpartisafairlyeasyanswer. Allthesetalentscanbedonefrom Acollisionreportisunique.It’stheonlyreportyou’llwriteinyouruniformedlaw fourwheelsortwo.Forme,beinga enforcementcareer,whichcallsspecificallyforyouropinion. motorofficerandtrafficgeekisthe Yes,youreadthatright.Let’sgobacktothatburglaryyouwereclamoringfor culminationofalife-longdream.It’s meremomentsago.DoyouthinkyoursupervisorortheD.A.givesarodent’s takenmewelloverfouryearstoget hindquarterswhatyouthinkhappened?…ofcoursenot.YourjobinmostcrimitotheleveloftrainingI’veattained. nalcasesistobeJoeFriday—justthefacts,please.Inasimpletrafficcollision Thethingsinlifeworthachievingare withonlytwocarsandnowitnesses,youmayverywellhavethreedifferent seldomquickandeasy,butthey’re stories:driverA’s,driverB’sandthetruth.That’snottosayeitherpartyislying whollyworthwhileandin(although,let’sbehonest,theymightbe),rathereachhasadistinctperspectiveor valuabletoyourdepartment. agenda.Yourjobasthetrafficgeekistofindthetruth. W Your Opinion Counts S * 30 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=31http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=31ECWS CLOTHING•TACTICAL POUCHES•MODULAR VESTS & PACKS ASSAULT PACKS•TACTICAL VESTS•SHOOTERS MATS•WEAPONS CASES•ECWS CLOTHING•TACTICAL ASSAULT PACKS•TACTICAL VESTS•SHOOTERS MATS•WEAPONS CASES•ECWS CLOTHING•TACTICAL ORDER LINE 800-441-8855 • CALL TO RECEIVE A FREE CATALOG www.voodootactical.com CUTLERY•DRAG BAGS•RIFLE CASES•CAMOUFLAGE•FIELD RATIONS2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=32http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=32RESERVES DOUG sHERMAN Put yourself outside your comfort zone and spend a few of your own bucks at a private firearm training facility like Thunder Ranch or Gunsite. It’s money wellspent. Here, editor Suzi Huntington takes on multiple targets at Gunsite. Stay On Top Of YOur GAme A sareserveyoumaywork 20hoursaweekor20hours amonth.Howcanyoustay current?It’sacombination oftrainingandexperience.Forthe experienceendofthings,nothing beatsworkingasmanyshiftsasyou can.Ifyourschedulepermits,work weekly.Whenyouworkthesameday ordayseachweekyoustayfreshand thepeoplewhoworkwithyoucome toknowandrelyonyou.Fortraining —therearemanywaystogetit. Startwithyourownagency.Doesit requirequarterlyfirearmstrainingand/ orqualificationbutallowformonthly practice?Ifso,doitmonthly!Youcan’t practicetoomuch.Thesameappliesto Reaching out for training at a reserve officer seminar is an easy way to get hands-on experience with your peers. DEDICATION AND PROFEssIONAlIsM THAT GOEs bEYOND PAY. defensivetacticstraining.Ifit’soffered, takeadvantageofitasoftenaspossible. Doesyouragencyhavetrainingat patrolbriefings?Ifso,attendit.Do theyofferitonline?Ifso,checkit out.Ifnot,trytogetitinitiated.Many agenciesarefindingitmoretime andcosteffectivetooffertraining onlineorsentoutbymassemail. Noteverysergeantorwatchcommanderiswell-versedinalltopics.Byhavingtheresidentexperts puttogetherpresentationsontheir subjectareasanddistributingthem byemail,everyofficergetsthe samequalitytraining. Youragencymayrequirefulltimeofficerstoattendannualcontinuingprofessionaltrainingofsome kind.Itmaynotberequiredofreserve officers—butitshouldbe.Attendthat trainingifatallpossible.Justasthemilitaryreservesattendperiodictraining,law enforcementreservesshoulddothesame. Beg,borroworbuyyourwayintoit. Here, reserves participate in training at a reserve seminar in California. Being on the “other” side can give you a new perspective! omeagenciesallowmembersofotheragenciestoattendtheirtraining, especiallyclassroom training.Checkwithnearbyagenciestoseewhatthey offer,whetheritmeetsstatecertification,yourdepartment’sstandardsand whetheryouwillbeallowedtoattend.Checkwithyourlocalpoliceacademyabout in-servicecourses.Theymayoffertrainingmoreadvancedthanyouroriginaltrainingrequired.Manyacademiesareaffiliatedwithcommunitycollegesproviding fundingforlawenforcementprograms,helpingtokeepyourcoststoaminimum. Checkwithyourstateagencyorcommissionresponsibleforlawenforcement standardsandtraining(manyarecalledP.O.S.T.).Manystatecommissionsor agenciesoffertrainingatlittle ornocost,andsomeofthemare offeringitonline.Somestates givecredittowardtheircontinuing professionaltrainingrequirements olice-orientedwebsitesofferyoutheopportunityfordailyupdateson ifyoucompleteatestattheendof eventsimportanttolawenforcementofficers,includingnews,courtdecithetraining. sionsandnewfederallawsimpactingallofficers.IndependenttrainingprovidSomeofthelargerdistrictatersofferqualitytrainingtomanyareasofthecountry,andareoftencertifiedby torney’sofficesprintperiodicals states.NRA-sanctionedfirearmstrainingmaybeavailableatyourlocalgunclub individuallawenforcementoffiforlittlecost.Becreative,lookhardanddigdeeply.You’llbesurprisedatwhat cersmaysubscribeto.Theseoften youcanfind,andit’softenveryrewarding. furnishin-depthexaminationsof Elaborate,multi-dayfirearmstrainingisavailableatgreaterexpensefromGunsite legalissuesapplicableunderboth AcademyandThunderRanch,tonameacouple.Ifyouattend,makesureyouuse stateandfederallaw. yourowndutygear—trainwithwhatyoucarry! 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Maglite and Bluestone also make rechargeables, but these lights are examples of the full-sized light you should have tucked in the gear bag in your trunk — for that “what-if” moment. The Need For Three sakid,myfamilyhada1968Chevy Kingswood station wagon. There was a perfect spot between the middle benchseatandtherear-facingrearseatforakidto “camp”duringlongroadtrips.IfIwasluckyenoughtohave aturninthisspot(therewerefourofusgirls),I’dplayinthe darknessofthecubbywiththeflashlightmyfolkskeptinthe glovebox.Duringmychildhoodflashlightswerefuntoys.A smalloneliketheoneinthecarseemedtoweigharoundfive pounds—atleastthat’smymemory. There were other ways we played with flashlights in our childhood. Our grandparents had ancient relics made from bakelite,whichranontwoCorDbatteriesandputoutjust enough light to give a darkened closet a dingy yellow cast. Compared to the flashlight technology of today, those old memoriesareprettydimlylit. A Most full-sized rechargeables like those from Streamlight,Maglite,PelicanandBayco use halogen or xenon bulbs fortheprimarylightsource.These bulbs are extremely bright, but can bedelicate.Theydon’tdowellwhen dropped—particularlywhilethelight is on. Always have a few spare bulbs withyou,keepingoneinthetailcap.5.11 Tactical’s rechargeable light uses LEDs, whicharemoreforgivingwhendroppedand lastlongerthanincandescentbulbs. None of these lights are “cheap,” but then againneitherisyourlife.You’llhavetodosome investigating to figure out which full-sized light worksbestforyou.Youshouldconsiderweight—thinkticket writing;brightness—howfarawayyouwanttosee,ormomentarilyblindingasuspect;run-time—havingalightthatcanmake itthroughalongtrafficpostorcrimescene,andcost—what’sthe bestlightyoucanaffordonyourbudget. Backup Lights Inaperfectworldourprimarylightswouldneverrunout ofjuice,blowbulbsorhavemalfunctioninginnards.Andin Your Primary Light The main flashlight you use should be a full-sized, rechargeablelight.Whethermadefromaluminum,plastic,nylon polymersoreventitanium;allthesematerialsarelightweight and very durable.A rechargeable primary light is important becauseyouneedittobeabletomakeitthroughanentireshift withouthavingtoreplacebatteries.Andsincemostrechargeablelightscomewithadapterstoallowforcharginginyour car,youcanalwayskeepyourlighttoppedoffthroughoutyour shift.Theselightsweren’taroundwhenIfirstworkedthefield anditwasn’tunusualforthelow-bidDbatteriestogetsucked dryafterjustafewcalls. Yourprimarylightshoulddotwothings—turnonandoff. That’sit;noflashy-flashystrobefunctionordifferentcolored lightsormodestocyclethrough.Onandoff—anditshould bebright,themorelumensorcandela,thebetter.Beingable to dim the light is fine, but the light should always initially turnontoitshighestsetting.Andhere’ssomethingyoumay nothavethoughtof:theon/offswitchforyourprimarylight shouldbeontheneckofthelight,notthetailcap.You’llhave agood,firmgriponyourlightwhenyou’reoperatingitand shouldyouneedtosuddenlyuseitasanimpactweapon,you won’tbefumblingtogetabettergrip. 34 Mini and key chain lights come in different sizes, brightness levels, bulb/ LED styles and batteries used. You can spend as little or as much as you want, but every cop should have one. (Top to bottom: SureFire T1A Titan, Streamlight Microstream, Maglite Solitaire and Streamlight Nano) WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=35http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=35this same perfect world our agencies would issue every last piece of equipment we use and give us 20-percent pay raises every year; but it ‘aint a perfect world. So,youshouldcounton your primary light takingadumpsoonerorlater. When that happens, you’rewisetohaveyour backup flashlight close athand. Abackuplightisanything smaller and nearly as bright as your primary light. And you want this lightonyourgunbeltsoyoucanimmediatelytransitiontoitwhenthebigone crapsout.Realistically,itshouldadhere to the same functions as your primary light — on and off.A dimming feature isfine,solongasthelightalwayscomes ontoitsbrightestsetting. Even though many manufacturers have multi-functioning lights, I’m not particularly fond of them. Cycling throughallthedifferentfunctionsisgreat whenyou’resittingaroundwithnothing bettertodo.Morethanlikely,itwillbe a sudden event when a strobe function may be of use. You’ll probably have a bigadrenalinedumpwhenthishappens meaningyourfinemotorskillsareright outthewindow.Also,thelikelihoodof needingdifferentcoloredlightstouseto trackbloodorwhateverisprettyremote. AdimmingfeatureisabouttheonlytrulyusefulfunctionIknowoftoincludein anycopflashlight. Yourbackuplightmaybeaprimary lightduringdaywatchhours.What,you don’t think you’d have use for a flashlight on day watch? Warehouses and vacantbuildingscanbeverydarkinside —eveninbroaddaylight—soabackup light will work very well. I worked a commercial enforcement unit for a few yearsanddidalotoftruckinspections, I bought the two lights on the right at Lowe’s and the one in the middle came from Tractor Supply — they’re cheap lights. The Bluestone on the left is inexpensive. Can you see the difference? I’d carry any of these as a backup light on my gun belt; they’re all high quality and extremely bright. Left to right: AE Light MK2, SureFire LX2 Lumamax, Streamlight PT 2L and Novatac Storm. another perfect reason to have a backup light on yourgunbelt. Backups To Backups Youcanneverhavetoomanyflashlights. I’ve had occasions when both my primary and backup lights died — thankgoodnessforminiandkeychain lights.WhileIwouldn’twanttogoan entireshiftusingatinylight,it’swhat Ihadavailabletofinishacall,andthen haul ass to the station to find another light.SemperGumby. Oneofthesegemsiseasilykeptinyour pantspocketoronyourkeychain.Howsimpleisthat?Someminilights,likeaStreamlightNano,usebuttonbatteries(hearingaid batteries)andMaglitestillmakestheirSolitaire(runsononeAAAbattery).Forthose of you working detectives or undercover, there’snoreasonyoushouldn’thaveasmall flashlightwithyoutoo. Another full- or medium-sized light, nothingfancy,justonethatuseseasy-tofind C, D or CR123 batteries is a good idea. Keep this in your gear bag in the trunkbecauseyouneverknowwhenyou or a squad mate might need it. I’m not paranoidaboutlights—I’vejustexperiencedmultiplelightfailuresinoneshift. It’sanawkwardpositiontobeinandone Ihopetohelpyouavoid. Anybody can walk into their local box-storeandfindcheapflashlights. Andmaybehavingonetuckedin yourgearbagasanabsolute last resort isn’t such a stupididea.Qualityis key for anything you’regoingtobeusingroutinely.So,your primary, backup and extra backup lights shouldbesomethingyou’dtrustyourfamily’slifeto. Halogen and xenon bulbs are some of the best incandescent bulbs used in flashlights.CreeLEDsarealsothebest intheirfield.Namebrandbatteries(Duracell,Eveready,flashlightmanufacturer-branded)arewhatyoushouldbuyto feedyourlight.Yellow-wrap,no-name cheapknock-offsshouldneverbeused — they’re cheap for a reason. They canliterallysetyouonfire,meltdown, blowuporotherwisegetyouhurt. Wheneveryouchangebatteries,make sureyouchangeallthebatteries,together. Youwon’tbesavinganymoneybyonly changingoutonebatteryofsay,three.If you don’t replace all batteries together, youmayaswellusecheapknockoffsbecauseyou’llbesettingupasimilarsituation.Thenewbatterywilldumpitsjuice intothewornbatteries,overheatingthem andmakingforadangeroussituation. There are many makers of high quality lights: A2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=36http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=36Civilian involved Steven M. Harris, Esq. Citizens may have more training than the average cop — on a wide range of targets. These targets challenge the decisionmaking process. When was the last time you were challenged on the police range? DefensIVe shootIngs: c i v i l i a n who uses d e a d l y force may suffer posts h o o t i n g traumaandcivillitigation,andwillmost certainly be subjected to widespread, mostly unqualified s e c o n d - g u e s s i n g . The civilian usually has no standing legal immunity, and no agency, union or othersupportnetwork in place. It behooves police not to needlessly add to those burdens. With that in mind, I offer sometipstoprimaryinvesti36 A Be Fair, Be Honest and Be Clear gating officers (PIOs) and investigators working a civilian involved defensive shooting(CIDS). Be Objective Civilian concealed carry is no longerapassingphenomenon dependent onthepoliciesoflocal law enforcement or which way the political winds blow. Nevertheless, in most largeurbanareas,themedia,electedofficials,prosecutors, sheriffs and police chiefsremainopenlycynical WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=37http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=37A CIDS may occur at a home like this … … or one like this. Intended victims come from all walks of life, and castle doctrines allow citizens to protect themselves regardless of their socio-economic status. Clint Smith teaches many more average citizens than cops/ military. Here he’s teaching an actual husband/wife team. ofconcealedcarry,“standyourground” laws,andcastledoctrinestatutesadopted by their own state legislature. They brazenly frown on citizens “taking the law into their own hands” for defense ofselforothers,ignoringtheverylaws they are sworn to uphold. This disapproving attitude can easily infect the mindset of PIOs and investigators. It’s incumbent on them to perform the investigationofaCIDSandreportabout itaccuratelyandobjectively. The agendas of police management, elected officials and the media should be ignored. Those in law enforcement are seldom qualified to giveuniversalsecurityorselfdefense recommendationstothepublic,orto second-guess the tactical or other considerationssurroundingaCIDS. Copsshouldappreciatethefactmore thanhalfofAmericanhouseholdscontain a firearm primarily for protection. Millions of citizens have a home state concealed carry permit, which in most instances,ishonoredbyreciprocityina dozen or more other states. Polls indicate more than three-fourths ofAmericans believe gun ownership is protected by the SecondAmendment.And, it shouldbeunderstoodthere’sactuallyno generallegalobligationofthepoliceto protectagivenpersoninthepopulation, noristherenormallyanylegalliability forthefailuretodoso.Policingisadmittedlymostlyreactive. Citizenswhocarryconcealedshould bedescribedasgun“gurus”not“nuts,” asmanyareactiveinthecompetitiveand defensiveshootingdisciplinesandshoot hundreds or even thousands of rounds monthly.Firearmownersoftenknowthe lawonuseofdeadlyforceandtacticson parwithorbetterthanthoseinlocallaw enforcement. They may have attended training academies and classes and are worthyofrespectintheirownright,not Any gun purchased could be the one at hand when a CIDS goes down. Don’t be quick to judge the tool used to defend someone’s life. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 372011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=38http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=38Here, Clint Smith demonstrates a room clearing drill for his students. Anyone motivated enough to spend their own money on this kind of training should be respected — not suspected. heldindisdainbecausealocalpolitician, sheriff or police chief has unjustified reservations about private firearm ownership.Morethanonefleeingfelonhas beenapprehended,andthelifeofmore thanonepatrolofficerandplain-clothes investigatorhasbeensaved—bytheinterventionofanarmedcitizen. You shouldn’t succumb to repeating the silly warningit’ssafertocomplywith criminaldemandsthantoresist.Statisticssimplydonot bearthisout. The usual terminology found in police reports is not really appropriate for describing a CIDS. In the infrequent situation where statelawhasdiscreteterminologyforadefensiveuseof force situation those terms shouldbeused,aspoliceand prosecutorsgenerallyunderstandthem.Indefault,Isuggestthefollowing. The person wounded or killed while attempting to do harm to an innocent (likely during the commission of a serious crime) shouldbereferredtoasthe “malefactor” or “criminal actor.” You shouldn’t refer tothekillingofamalefactor as “murder” in an act of apparent self-defense or defenseofinnocentothers. Itcanbetentativelytermed a “homicide,” but should thereafter be modified by adding “lawful” or “justified” when a final determination has beenmade. The person who has used deadly forceostensiblyinlawfuldefenseofself orothersisnotasuspect,butrather,the “intended victim.” Someone who self- lessly exposes themselves to a known risk coming to the aid of and using deadly force in defense of an intended victimortostopaviolentcriminalact, shouldbereferredtoasa“GoodSamaritan.”Stillbetter—simplyrefertosuch peoplebyname. PIOs and investigators often cite as justification for a CIDS the intended victimwas“infearforhis(orher)life.” Perhapstheybelievestatelawcondones useofforcewhensuchfearispresentand prohibits defensive use of deadly force when it’s not. State law will rarely, if ever,requiretheintendedvictimpossess thementalstateoffear.Statelawsoften conditiontheuseofdeadlyforcebythe intendedvictimwhereheorshereasonablybelievedsuchforcewasnecessaryto achieveapurposeallowedbylaw. The Firearm And Ammo Civilian gun owners select a firearm (and its caliber) for a myriad of legitimatereasonsincludingcost,availability or instructor recommendation. Maybe thegunwasreceivedasagiftorthrough inheritance,orwasboughtbecauseoffamiliarityfromformermilitaryorlawenforcement service. You shouldn’t think it’squestionableafirearmusedinCIDS maybepossessedprimarilyforanother purpose,suchashuntingorcompetition. Manufacturer,caliberandtypeshould identify the firearm used in the incident. Generic phrases such as revolver, semiautomatic pistol, rifle or shotgun are preferred over pejorative or erroneous characterizations such as military-style, assault or Any person who takes the time and high-capacity automatic. The money to train responsibly deserves to be ammunitioncapacityandany treated with the same amount of objectivmodifications,customizingor ity and respect you would expect if you high-tech features are largely were involved in a defensive shooting. irrelevant to whether or not the CIDS was lawful. Thus, referencestosuchonlyserve to improperly prejudice the intendedvictim. You should not engender or join the controversy whether an intended victim had “too much” gun. While anAR-15 orAK-47 rifle or ashotgunmightnotbeyour selection for home defense, they’re not controversial selections. The Supreme Court in the Heller opinion notedknowledgeablewriters recommend the use of long gunsasprimaryweaponsfor homedefense. Allmodernammunitionis potentiallylethal.Thetypeof 38 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=39http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=39ammunitionshouldbedescribedwithout pejoratives.Useonlyneutraltermssuch asjacketed,ballorhollowpoint.Glaser Safety Slugs, MagSafe and frangible roundsmightbereferredtoas“specific use”ammunition;additionaldescription isusuallyunnecessaryandprejudicial. Some civilians deliberately carry the samefirearm,caliberandammunitionas thelocalpolice.Suchammunitionshould bereferredtoasdutyammunition,notlaw enforcement-onlyasthelatterphraseimpliesit’simproperorillegalforacivilian to possess it. The designation is simply a marketing notation by a manufacturer. The legality of using law enforcementonly ammunition will rarely need to be addressed.Moreover,there’snohandgun inpolicedutyuse,whichisuniversallyillegalforcivilianstoown. Youmayhaveonlypassingfamiliaritywith thecaliberoffirearmusedina CIDS. A handgun chambered in 10mm or.357SIGisn’twidelyused,butthose calibers shouldn’t be vilified. They’re good choices for civilian defense and havebeenusedbyrespectedlawenforcementagencies,theformerbytheFBIand sheriff’s departments, and the latter is currentlyusedbytheSecretService. Using a long gun doesn’t mean they were blood thirsty — they were just very careful in their choice of defensive weapon. In the Heller opinion, the Supreme Court noted knowledgeable firearms writers recommend the use of long guns as primary weapons for home defense. Know The Law Specific state statutes generally address the use of defensive force. The bodyoflawgoverningunreasonablepoliceconductandexcessiveuseofforce (FourthandFourteenthAmendments;42 USC1983)isnotapplicabletoaCIDS. Whether the force used by an intended victimwasactuallyreasonableornecessaryshouldrarelybepertinentintesting thelegalityofitsuse. Therelikelyisnostatelawflatlyprohibiting use of deadly force on an un- armedperson,noranylegalrequirement anon-policecitizentoissueacommand orwarningpriortousingdeadlyforce.A threattousesuchforceisusuallytactically unsound, and in some states may constituteanassaulttypecrime. Adepartment’suseofforcespectrum isnotapplicabletoaCIDS.Firingawarning shot may be unheard of in law enforcementandhighlyquestionable.When safelymadebyacivilianunderperceived threatofimminentdeathorgravebodily harm, or to stop the imminent commis- You’re never too old to take personal safety into your own hands. Many citizens aren’t opposed to spending money on high-quality training schools. Maybe some burglar will come face-toface with “Grambo” and you’ll be the PIO. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM sionofacrimeofforce,itmaynotconstitutecivilmisconductorevenacrime.It mightbetherightthingtodo. Most state laws contain similar basic use of force concepts, including the following:Deadlyforcemaybeusedwhen apersonreasonablybelievesitisnecessary to do so to defend against a lethal attacktohimselforinnocentother(s),or tostopthecommissionofcertainserious crimesagainstaninnocentperson(forexample, robbery, rape, kidnapping). State lawmayalsosanctionuseofdeadlyforce todefendagainstcertainpropertycrimes (for example, burglary, home invasion, arson).Asstatedearlier,beinginfearfor one’slifewillrarely,ifever,beanexplicit partofastate’sdefensiveuseofforcelaw. In some states, the expanded castle doctrine and “stand your ground” laws presume requisite lethal intent of the malefactor and the reasonable belief of the intended victim that deadly force wasnecessary.Thesepresumptionsmay beirrefutable.Theeffectisdeadlyforce may be resorted to first — not last. In suchcases,theinvestigationandpublic comments must be considered through filters, focusing more on the actions of the malefactor than on those of the intended victim. Police personnel should not shy from emphasizing the facts, which identify the criminality of the malefactor’sactions. Continued on page 58 392011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=40http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=40fAmIly flAshlIghts Practical Protection Richard Mann I The answer isn’t always a gun. For some people, a powerful, compact light and a less-lethal alternative might be the answer. This lineup from Novatac, Streamlight and Insight are all solid performers. ts9p.m.andDumbandDumberareinabeat-upDodge Neon in a dark corner of the mall parking lot. Dumb is suckingdownabottleofThunderbirdwinewhileDumber is rolling a joint. They’re looking for an easy score and havetheireyesonanewChevyMalibuparkedjustoutside the glow of a streetlight. Dumber notices a woman exit the mallsohepokesDumbintheribsandsays,“Let’sgo.”They stepoutofthecar. The woman looks across the parking lot and notices the beatupNeonnearhercar.Shereachesinherpurse,pullsout aflashlight,clicksthebuttonandsweepstheparkinglotwith thebeam.Shestopsthelightonthecrappycarwiththetwo goobersstumblingout. Dumbshieldshiseyesfromthe110lumensoflightandblurts, “Aw shit, man!What the hell!”They jump back in the car and Dumbturnsthekeyandflicksontheheadlightstocounteractthe sunshineradiatingfromtheirwould-have-beenvictim.Hethrows thecaringearandspeedsoutoftheparkinglot. Don’t Fear The Darkness Somepeopleareafraidofthedarkandfranklytheirfears arejustified.Notbecausethedarknessiswherevampireslive, butbecausethat’swherereallifevillainsthrive.Iworkedthe nightshiftfor13years;longenoughtorealizewhytheprivilegeofworkingdayshiftcamewithseniority.Darknessgives theadvantagetothepredatornottheprey. Nature’smosteffectivepredatorsarecreaturesofthenight. Weliketothinkwe’resophisticatedmammals,butwe’repart ofnatureandeventhedumbesthumanscoundrelknowshis chancesforsuccessaresubstantiallyincreasedintheabsence oflight.Copsknowthisalltoowell.Howmanyofficerswould worktheirbeatwithoutaflashlight? Light signifies authority and facilitates control. Bad guys liketheanonymityandtheelementofsurprisedarknessoffers. Ifyoucanseethem,theycan’tsurpriseyou.Asacopyou’ve learnedtheworldisfullofallkindsofrogues.Whileyournoncopfriendscallyouparanoid,you’veseentheelephant;you knowwhatlurksintheshadows.Youalsoworryaboutyour 40 Any kid can use a flashlight effectively with virtually no training. Stick one in their book bag or coat pocket. familyandthebestwaytoinsuretheirsafety. Not all your loved ones are gun people and even if they are,agunisn’talwaysthebesttooltodefuseeverybadsituation. Regardless of how old or gun savvy family members are,iftheycanwalkandtalktheycanmanipulateaflashlight. Crookslookforeasytargets;theonewhowillofferthemost opportunitywiththeleastrisk.They’lllurkintheshadowsand strike at the most opportune moment.They don’t want light shinedonthemandthey’llavoidtargetinganyonewavinga lightaroundattractingattention. Sometimes we’re so caught up in providing our loved WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=41http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=41This Streamlight Scorpion is one of the new-breed, high-intensity LED lights. Powerful and reliable. Devastator and they quickly stumbled their wayaroundthehillside whereasheriff’sdeputy itwillworkwhenyouneedit. soonroundedthemup. ThebestwaytoanswerthethreeBs iswiththethreeLs—haveplentyofluFamily members should have a mens, LEDs are virtually indestructible flashlight for home defense regardThree Bs Of andlithiumbatteriesoutlastalkaline. less of whether they arm themFlashlights Here’sthedeal.We’dlikeourfamily selves with a gun. When it comes to members to be afforded the same tools trusting your life to a wehaveavailablewhenonthejob.But, light, you need to ask we know to properly wield those tools oneswithtoolsforprotectionwe the three Bs of flash- asufficientamountoftrainingisnecesforget the most obvious — light. Not lights—howbrightisit;whatkindof sary.Usingaflashlightisalmostsecond only can light be used to create a pro- bulbdoesituseandwhatkindandhow nature to humans and light is the first tective shield by eliminating darkness, manybatteriesdoesittake? tool you need to take control of any itcanbeusedasastunningdevice.UnBrightness: Most consider 60 lumens situation. Failure to arm your family lessyouhavespecialpowers,evenbrief theminimumforatacticalflashlight.This withlightisakintoderelictionofduty. exposure to 60-plus lumens of light at isthelevelwhereyoucanexpectalight Things don’t look as bad with light on close distance destroys your vision. I toimpairsomeone’svision.Iprefer100 them. Give your loved ones lights first struggled with finding a handgun my lumens,andaflashlightofferingdualout- —thenaddressothertoolsand wifecouldandwouldcarryforseveral putlevelsisanevenbetteridea,especial- procedurestokeepthemsafe. years. Finally, we settled on a small lyifit’soneyou’llbeusingforrudimenbackupflashlightandpepperspray.She tarychorestoo.Ifyouwantalightwith Info: www.americancopmagazine.com/ won’t leave home without either — long-range capability, 100 lumens is the productindex evenwhensheispacking. minimumyoushouldconsider. My11year-oldsonkeepshisSureFire Bulbs:Mostcommonflashlightsuse E1BBackupinhisbookbag.Heusesit incandescent bulbs. They aren’t very There ain’t towalktothebusandkeepsitonwhile durable, which is why many lights us- much you can’t waitingforitbecausetheschoolbusstop ing them come packaged with an extra solve with is 110 yards from our door and we live bulb. LEDs are made from solid-state these three outinthesticks.Hehasexplicitinstruc- construction,lastalongtime,canvaryin SureFire lights. tionsonhowtousethelighttostunanat- colorandareenergyefficientandresisFrom left to right: E1B tackerwhilehecreatesdistancebetween tanttoimpact.They’remoreexpensive, himandabadguyorbadanimal. but deliver extremely long runtimes at Backup, Stratum and M4 Andwehaveseveralotherflashlights lowilluminationlevels.They’reagreat Devastator. in our home in case of emergencies.A choicefordualoutputflashlights. Stratum lives in my nightstand and ofBatteries:Alkaline batteries are the fersthreelevelsofbrightness;5,50and old standard. They’re inexpen160lumens.Ifthere’sapoweroutagethe sive and notorious for not 5-lumensettingprovidesenoughbright- lasting and degrading nesstonavigateourhomeandwilllast over time. And, an incredible 75 hours. The 160-lumen high-outputflashsetting will illuminate my entire yard lights will drain and330-footdriveway. alkaline batteries TheotherlightisanM4Devastator,and faster than you whilethismodelismadebySureFire,oth- canreplacethem. ers,likeStreamlightalsomakehigh-output Lithium batteries lights.Their only purpose is to turn night are the answer. intodayandwithupwardsof350lumens They’remoreex— they can. Last year a drunken party at pensive but you ourneighborsgotoutofhand;someofthe canstoreaflashguestsfoundtheirwayintothewoodsbe- lightwithlithium hindourhome.IblastedthemwiththeM4 batteriesandtrust * WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 412011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=42http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=42Hornady ASYM Precision Influence The Decision! T he latest and greatest, super, ultra, tactical, hot, devastator, LE-only ammo means nothing — if you miss. There are too many variablesinvolvedintryingtocurethoseills.The draw,gunhandlingskills,triggercontrol,sight pictureandstresscontrolarejustsomeofthe skillsnecessarytomakeitthroughareallybad day.Sotheleastadecision-makerordecision-influencer (you?)shoulddoisprovidetheircopswiththebestammunitionavailable.Atleastgetthatright.Right? Dave Douglas 42 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=43http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=43Winchester There’s no “1-size-fits-all” solution. Every agency has different needs.Ammunition requirements for San Diego, Calif. vary greatly from a department high in the Rocky Mountains. Nine monthsoutoftheyear,asuspectinneed ofagoodshootingmaybewearingatee shirt and shorts in San Diego. In Colorado they could be wearing a Carhartt quilted jacket over a sweatshirt, vest, cotton shirt and thermal skivvies. In a colder climate the hollow point bullet used in San Diego might plug up from the extra layers, become ball ammunition, not expand and over-penetrate. Weather, altitude and general usage needstobeconsidered. One Size Fits All? test the ammo in a gun configured for fieldcarry. It must perform well downrange — not feet-per-second or foot-pounds of energy, but what happens when it goes into someone requiring the application ofabullet.Currently,themostusedtestingmodalityistheFBIprotocol.While notperfect,it’sagoodindicatorofhow yourammoperformsunderfieldconditions. If nothing else, it’s a solid tool for comparison. But like anything, you can’t always believe manufacturer’s hype. Before you make your decision, testityourselforparticipateinacertifiedtestingevent.Seeitwithyourown eyes.Tellyouradministrationwhatyou need and what works for your agency. Makewaves. Winchester Federal Ammunition Must-Haves No matter which cartridge is the choice of your agency there are a few must-haves. It must be accurate.That’s a no-brainer — except when they have nobrains. Itmustbereliable.Testingshouldbe doneundervaryingconditions—clean gun,dirtygunandwetgun.Makesure youtakeintoaccountconditionsin your area. If your jurisdiction is a desert,throwsomesandonthegun andammoandtestthatway.Ifyour agencyallowsorevenissueslights on your duty weapon, be sure to Federalproduceslegendaryammunitionforlawenforcement.TheirTactical Bondedisexceptionalinbarrierpenetration as well as accuracy. Tactical HST hasahollowpointthatresistsplugging whilepassingthroughbarriers. Tactical Hydra-Shok has a notched copper jacket. The post in the hollow point aides in resistance to plugging and helps control expansion. Federal’s Classic used to be called Hi-Shok. It’s essentiallythesameasHydra-Shokbut withoutthepost.Ifcostisanissue,this round is a superior performer at a reasonableprice. ATK also manufactures Speer LE ammunition. Speer’s Gold Dot for law enforcement ammunition has an earned reputation. Gold Dot Short Barrel is speciallydesignedtoworkin2"barrelsandstillprovidegoodexpansion. Their semiauto ammo is designed to Continued on page 60 ATK/Federal Ammunition International Cartridge Corp. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 432011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=44http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=44Here, Jeremy takes part in a final day “Man-On-Man” shootoff. This kind of pressure shows how well (or not) you operate under stress. e m o H g n i m Co d n e S ’ t f i H S At Good teachers like to get “hands-on” when teaching. Here, teacher Sheriff Ken Campbell, a Gunsite adjunct instructor, hones a student’s form on the roll-over prone at 25 yards. E T I s N u G E h T E v I s N E f E D 250 s s A l C l O T PIs A uGh JEREMy D. Cl O cademy and semi-annual qualification simply aren’t enough training and practice for you to develop the skills required to survive a shooting. In real-world shootings cops hit their intended target somewhere around 20 percent of the time; that’s four misses for every five rounds fired. That’s also four little lawsuits findingsometargetyoudidn’tintend,orfourroundsworth oftimeduringwhichthebadguyisshootingatyou—and maybenotmissing. Consider also pistol bullets are lousy stoppers. While mostofuscarryhollowpoints,only50percentofthoseactuallyexpandaccordingtotheFBI.Butself-defenseisn’ta mathproblem,it’satimeproblem,andwhoevergetsrounds on-targetfirst,lives. WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 442011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=45http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=45Room clearing drills are something we never get enough of in our regular police training, unless you’re on a SWAT team. In the “Donga” outdoor simulator at Gunsite, students “clear” a trail of bad guys, learning how to shoot, move, be accurate and monitor distance and threats. Kind of like clearing an alley, isn’t it? This is deadly serious business, and whileyoumaynotbeabletochangethe weapon or ammunition you’re issued, you’reresponsibleforhowwellyouuse it.Solet’sjustagreeyoucanneverhave enoughtraining,andwhiletheminimal requirements may be a starting point, theycannotbetheend. Gunsite Training at any reputable school is worthwhile. I had an opportunity to attendGunsite,andjumpedatthechance. Of all the shooting schools, Gunsite Academy is one of the largest and is well established. Founded by Colonel JeffCooperover30yearsago,andwith a campus of over 2,000 acres, Gunsite Here, students practice helping one another learn trigger press by actually applying pressure over their partner’s trigger finger. This kind of hands-on training is almost non-existent in police work. You simply can’t practice manipulation drills enough, and you never get enough during department qualification training. And I wonder … do you practice on your own? WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 452011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=46http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=46-style auto on If you carry a 1911 to seek more duty, it behooves you than you likely g inin tra ed anc adv transitioned received when you ment. to it on your depart s mirror Non-specific target Sometimes rs. sso stre d orl l-w rea this and ar cle is g nothin ing point lack of centered aim k harder. makes students thin teaches everything from pistolcraft to classes on rifle, shotgun, subgun and specialty topics such as breaching. The basics are taught in the 250 Defensive Pistol class, which is a prerequisite for mostoftheotherclasses. Having previously been to a shortened, 3-day version of the 250, I had someideaofwhattoexpectwhenImet CharliePulitatthePhoenixairportand headed north to Paulden,Ariz. Charlie, a friend and pistolsmith at Novak’s .45 Shop,wasaveteranofGulfWarI,but had received no formal handgun training.OtherthantheearlierGunsiteclass and a state-mandated private investigatorcourseI’dtaken,neitherhadI.Both ofus,however,werelongtimeshooters and had bought copies of the Gregory Morrison book Modern Technique of the Pistol,whichlaysdownmanyofthe Gunsitefundamentals. Pack For Packin’ Bearing in mind Gunsite is a fighting school, I packed two M1911 .45s, sincethat’swhatIcarryon a daily basis. One of the guns was a full-size stainless Colt M1911 built at Novak’s, which I’d been Left: Any full-sized “holster” gun, like these models (top to bottom): S&W M&P, Novak Modified Colt 5" M1911 and the Nighthawk Heinie Commander (all in .45 ACP) work well in training like this. High quality ammo, like this Black Hills .45 load, is a critical part of your training. Bottom: Eye and ear protection are always a must — such as these from Pro Ears and Oakley. carrying on the job for several months. The other was a Heinie PDP CommanderbuiltbyNighthawkCustom.Although diametrically different in style, bothgunshadproventhemselves.Ihad 800roundsthoughtheNovakColt,and 500throughtheNighthawk.Neitherhad beencleanedoroiledyet,andbothshot under 2" at 25 yards.Along with them came six Wilson Series 47 magazines, provided by Brownells; and a gun belt complete with holster and double mag pouch, from Matt Del Fatti. I mention thisequipmentbecauseit’simportantto usetopqualitygear—allthetime,even intraining. Althoughatacticalrigseemslikethe obvious choice for shooting out in the Arizonadesert,Idecidedtouseaconcealmentrigbecausethat’swhatIusuallywear.DelFattiisaformercopand atop-notchcraftsman;Ihadpreviously usedoneofhisrigsto successfully conceal an STI-style hi-cap .45(nomeanfeat,ona guywitha32"waist), andsimplyfellinlove with his work. Made in rough-side-out, black leather, the rig IworeatGunsite(and nowweardaily)looks businesslike,fitslikea glove,andhidesabig .45 beautifully. When itarrivedafewweeksbeforetheclass, I made a point of wearing it for long hoursandconstantlyworkingthegunin andouttomakesureitwasbroken-in.A shootingschoolisnoplacetolearnyour geardoesn’twork;proventoolsarebest. TheotherequipmentIpackedwasfairly straightforward: Pro Ears electronic muffs (also from Brownells), Oakley shooting glasses, knee and elbow pads, SureFire Continued on page 52 46 WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 20112011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=47http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=472011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=48http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=48RetuRn FiRe Continued from page 14 CoMING sooN • Discount prices for Active Duty, reserve, or retireD lAw enforcement officers, militAry AnD security professionAls • cAll for live le proDuct tech support, 08:30 to 16:30 us cst • inDustry-leADing customer service • 1,000’s of items reADy to ship Source Code: CTY Gear You Need, BraNds You WaNt. intheslats.Youdon’tneedtobeheavyhandedorrude,butyoudoneedtobea superiorjudgeofwhatandwhoshotJR andwhenit’sabouttohappentoyou.Be willing to engage more often than not. Andofcourse,followthebasicrule;it’s alearnedbehavior/habiteasilyimparted throughgoodmentoringintherealityof the streets. No sugar coating it for the trainingroomorforlegalservices.Banditssmella“PC”copfrommilesaway and will hurt you immediately, if not sooner,becauseofit.You’vegotagreat magazine with more good information thanmostarewillingtolistentoorfollow.Keepupthegoodwork.Staysafe. Strengthandhonor! MikeTrotta RetiredLE Salome,Ariz. 800-741-0308 Administrator-Speak I was disappointed in your editorial (Vantage Point, Mar/Apr 2011). I believe the most serious problem facing lawenforcementtodayisalackofcritical thinking arising from the embrace of dissent. Huntington’s opinion is one moreexampleofthisdeficiency. Huntington is concerned with the sharp increase in law enforcement officer deaths recorded in 2010 over the previous year.Also, she relates she reviewedthecrimestatisticsfor2010and the numbers show a decline in crime. She opines that, “politicos and agency topbrass”willseethesamenumbersand conclude,“See,wedon’tneedallthose copsoutthere,anyway.”Sheconcludes with, “It’s a scary thought, but I don’t thinkI‘mtoofaroffbase.” IthinkSuziHuntingtonisnotonlyoff base,buthascompletelymissedthetarget.Thereasonforhererroristhelackof dissentinlawenforcement,andcritical thinking.AllowmetooffertheReader’s Digestversionofthefacts. Beginning in 1960 crime began its dramatic explosion, especially violent crime.Accompanyingthatincreasewas an alarming increase in police officer deaths.“Politicosandagencytopbrass” explained the causes of crime were drugs, guns and poverty. Interestingly, law enforcement administrators argued theywerepowerlesstoremedypoverty, decried politicians who refused to ban gunsandassertedtheinternationalcharacterofthedrugtrademadetheirefforts on the streets ineffective. Therefore, they were not responsible for explodingcrimeratesandpoliceofficerdeaths. 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The result of these efforts for 14 years(1960-1974)wascrimecontinued its dramatic rise as well as increasing lawenforcementofficerdeaths.In1974, law enforcement officer deaths peaked at279,upfrom131in1960.Sincethen, officer deaths have tracked a general declinetrend,risingandfallinginsome years,buttrackingdownto132in2009 and163in2010.Keepinmindthereare manymorepoliceofficerstodaythanin 1960.Crimeratescontinuedadramatic growth after 1974 continuing to 1991 while law enforcement officer deaths begantheirdecline.In1991,crimerates peakedandsincethencrimerateshave tracked an inexorable decline. Interestingly,thedeclineincrimehasoccurred at a time when drugs are widely availableataffordableprices,gunsareubiquitousandtheeconomyisinthesteepest decline since the Great Depression. Somuchfortheexplanationsoflawenforcement administrators regarding the causesofcrime. Duringthepast20years(1991-2011) when crime rates have tracked a consistent downward trend, law enforcement funding and jobs have increased markedly.Your concerns notwithstanding, law enforcement administrators have urged greater funding and more jobs for the past 20 years as crime has plummeted.Lawenforcementadministrators are first and foremost advocates forgovernmentanditsgrowth.Intimes of rising crime and public alarm they advocatefordramaticincreasesinbudgetsandjobs.Intimesofunprecedented declineincrimeratestheyadvocatefor dramatic increases in budgets and jobs topreventcrime.Theydonotembrace a “peace dividend” today when crime ratesareathistoriclowsandtoday’snationalmurderrateisatthelowestlevel since 1960. No facts, no statistics, no rationale, no logic would justify a reduction in budgets or jobs in the view oflawenforcementadministratorsinthe period1991-2011. Based on the last 20 years of crime decline and law enforcement administrators’ reaction to it, your fear of retrenchment seems unfounded. Indeed, baseduponthepastwewouldexpectincreasedfundingandpoliceofficerjobs. Fiveyearsfromnowtherewillbemore law enforcement officer jobs, not less. Itwon’tmatterwhethercrimeincreases or decreases based on the history since 1960.Foryoutobaseyourfearsonthe decline in crime for the period 20092010wouldseemtoignore20yearsof crimedeclineandthedramaticincreases infundingandpoliceofficerjobswhich markedthatperiod. MichaelLeeKobe KansasCity,Kan. Michael, your note smacks of “administrator-speak” and after reading it, I’m still concerned the number of officers killed each year seems to be holding at an average of 160. So, despite the alleged decreases in crime (I’ve seen the change in how certain crimes are reported, i.e. violent carjackings changed to simple auto thefts), we’re still losing too many cops. 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Although there were law enforcement and militarypeopleintheclass,wehadabroad spectrum of non-cops as well, ranging fromawriterfor,nojoke,Rolling Stone, to a foursome of Irish pistoleros, and a 70-year-old woman who was affectionately nicknamed “Grambo.” She shot a .45,bytheway. Ihadn’tplannedonadvertisingIwas a writer, which might have been possible,ifIhadn’tbeenthereatthesame time as all of the editors of American COP,HandgunnerandGUNS,whowere attendingaseparatewriter’sevent.Iwas greeted at lunch by Their Editorships shouting in unison, “Oh my gosh, it’s JeremyClough,thefamousgunwriter!” Somuchforlow-key. After orientation, which is heavily weightedtowardssafety,weheadedoff to the “square range” for basic marksmanship drills.This is a rhythm we all droppedintoquickly:eachdayisamix ofrangeworkandlectures,withplenty of practice on the fundamentals, and homeworkatnight. Michael Jordan was once quoted as saying.“Onceyoulosesightofthefundamentals,thebottomwillfalloutofwhateveryou’redoing.”Inpistolshooting,the fundamentalsaresightpictureandtrigger control, or as our Rangemaster Sheriff Ken Campbell put it, “We’re going to teach you to watch this (the front sight) andcontrolthis(thetrigger).” Inadditionto“frontsight-press,”other gun handling skills were added quickly throughoutthefirstthreedays:the5-step drawstroke,which,combinedwithshooting positions, lets you get into the fight at contact range all the way out to great distances, as well as loading, unloading, reloading,andmalfunctionclearancetechniques.Allofwhichyouprobablyalready haveawayofdoing;oneoftheprerequisites,though,istoaccepttheimportanceof performingeachdrillasit’staught,nomatterwhatyou’reusedto.Notonlyarethere reasonsforthem,you’relearningasystem wheretheskillsbuildoneachother.When yougethomeyoumaydecidenottouse certaintechniques.Fine.Eventheinstructorswilltellyoutogotootherschoolsand pick up whatever works best. But while you’re there, learn what they’re teaching soyou’llknowifitreallyworksforyou. Shoot And Learn On Thursday and Friday, simulators are added to the range work, along with lectures on tactics and combative mindset, and a night shoot. While the Playhouse and Funhouse indoor sims arehouse-clearingexercises,theoutdoor sims(weshottheDongaandWestWash) aredeepravinesthatyouhavetoclearof steelPepperPoppers. You’re graded on both tactics and judgment, since there are both “shoot” and “no-shoot” targets. If you’re unsure, you can give verbal commands:theinstructorwillanswer forthetarget,butit’suptoyoutoselect the proper response. Once you shoot, though, drive the target down; youcanusuallygettwoorthreesolid hitsbeforeithitstheground. The indoor sims, however, require much more judgment, as I learned the hard way. In the classroom, silently menacing you throughout the lectures isacaricatureofaguyinajeanjacket pointing a revolver at you. 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By Friday, the targets are photographs, and the decision-making is more complex. Still ashamed of my no-shoot performance in the Playhouse, before I entered the Funhouse I asked myself, what will this target require me to do? It worked; I did what I needed to, and the no-shoots all survived unscathed. There are performance standards on the square range, but the sims are the crucible. You have to perform — and think — under pressure, and remain aware of your surroundings and the status of your weapon. “Ammunition management is a problem,” the instructors constantly reminded us, “but it is not our problem.” Similarly, if you have a malfunction, clear it. As Campbell put it, “Don’t just stand there like a cow looking at a new gate — do something about it!” After a week of doing the drills, weapon management and malfunction clearance becomes almost reflexive. With four vigilant instructors patrolling a firing line of about a dozen shooters, they pay close attention to what you’re doing, and they make sure you’re doing it right. Gunsite is demanding, but don’t expect to be bullied or shouted at; there’s plenty of positive feedback and encouragement to go along with the correction. In addition to the coaching, it helped to be there with a buddy. A strong sense of camaraderie develops in the class, but there’s still nothing like a little competition to sharpen up the desire to perform well — as I learned on Friday. One-On-One The final event of the week is the shootoff, a mano-a-mano competition where two students are paired off, side-by-side, to see who can shoot a mirror-image course of fire first. Beginning as a double-elimination, whoever is left standing at the end wins, and gets bragging rights — and a silver Gunsite Raven, which is awarded during graduation. The firing line consisted of a pair of tires laid down on the ground: the shooter on the left puts his right foot in the left tire, and the other puts his left foot in the right tire. At the command of “fire,” you draw and shoot two 8" steel plates; at 7 and 10 yards. Then, perform a mandatory reload before hitting your side of a split Pepper Popper. No matter how well you’ve been shooting or how fluidly you’ve been changing mags all week, it’s surprisingly hard to stand and deliver when you’re shooting against someone. Predictably, Charlie and I got paired off against one another, and both of us managed some great fumbles under the added pressure. He beat me soundly three out of four times, and went home with a well-earned silver raven pinned to his hat. More importantly, we both went home with a much-improved skill set. The core doctrine of Gunsite revolves around marksmanship, gun handling and mindset, which not only help you win a fight, but also avoid one. Your ability to command your environment is communicated to the bad guys by the confidence with which you handle yourself. When your unconscious body language convinces them they’ll lose the fight, they’re less likely to start one. Remember, you win every gunfight you’re not in. Campbell told us during the coming year we’d encounter a situation we’d respond to differently because of what we’d learned in the class. He was right. I spend a lot of time around criminals, and almost every day I find myself doing something I learned in the 250. * Jeremy D. Clough is the Legal Issues Editor of American COP and is a full-time prosecuting attorney. He spends a lot of time in the field with law enforcement and can frequently be found in a variety of cruisers, SWAT vans and patrol boats — always with a cup of coffee in hand. 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Overall length is 5.5" and sights are contrast/ SIGLITE night sights. For more info: (603) 772-2302 or www.americancopmagazine. com/sigsauer light For liFe 5.11 Tactical The UC3.400 Light for Life flashlight is unlike any flashlight you’ve ever used. Utilizing advanced capacitor technology, it uses no batteries and charges in just 90 seconds giving you up to 4 hours of run time. Priced at $169.99, the 5.11 Light for Life now comes with both a DC charger and AC adapter. It will be the last flashlight you ever need. For more info: (866) 451-1726 or www.americancopmagazine. com/511tactical dUal taCtiCal Sight gen ii Kruger Optical This sight addresses the two main needs of the tactical professionals of today; the first being the need to engage targets up close and personal and the second to engage them at mid to long ranges. The DTS incorporates two separate sighting systems into a single scope. The user can easily switch back and forth between close- and long-range targeting without ever leaving his “good” shooting position. The scope has two modes: a high-resolution 1X reflex sight with red-dot reticle for close-quarter engagement, plus a 2-8X40 long-range-zoom sight with Mil-dot reticle for long-range sighting. For more info: (888) 526-7779 or www.americancopmagazine.com/ kruger rapid aCCeSS deFenSe Storage SySteM Caron Forensics Caron Forensics introduces the Rapid Access Defense (RAD4). RAD4 is designed for the storage and fast presentation of defensive weapons. It can be mounted horizontally or vertically in various concealed locations throughout your home or office. It’s designed to accommodate handguns and other tactical weapons, such as flashlights, knives, etc. by means of a dual-rail mounting system. RAD4 comes standard with a handgun holder, flashlight holder and magnetic clip holder. For more info: (800) 648-3042 or www.americancopmagazine.com/caronforensics 56 deCal grip kp380 Decal Grip Introducing the new KP380 design grip aimed at giving positive grip enhancement for the new Kahr P380 series. This cutting-edge product will be extremely valuable to law enforcement professional. Decal Grip panels are pre-cut to fit and offer either a soft rubber cobblestone grip or a grittier, more tactile sand grip. These panels besides looking OEM, easily attach to the frame and slide for a superior grip without increasing bulk for everyday/ everywhere, on/off-duty carry, and are excellent in all kinds of weather. The grips are resistant to solvents and oils and are www.americancopmagazine.com/decalgrip easily replaced or removed. For more info: fax (800) 860-6574 or taCtiCal WeaponS SiMUlatorS Laser Shot Inc. TWS is Laser Shot’s fully customizable force option trainer. This system allows instructors to choose from a variety of marksmanship and judgmental courseware packages, and select the weapon options including s2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=57http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=57For more information on seeing your product featured in “Spotlight,” contact Denny Fallon (800) 426-4470. Moe riFle length hand gUardS Magpul Industries The Rifle Length MOE Hand Guard offers streamlined modularity and durability in a simple, lightweight package that won’t break the bank. Made from a proprietary reinforced polymer, all MOE Hand Guards are compatible with round and triangular hand guard caps, as well as both piston and direct impingement gas systems. Mounting slots at the 6, 10 and 2 o’clock positions allow the attachment of rail sections and accessories to ensure your rifle is configured to meet your specific mission needs. For more info: (877) 462-4785 or www.americancopmagazine.com/magpul talon hd BinoCUlarS Vortex Optics These open-hinge binoculars deliver the features and high level of optical performance, yet come in at a mid-range price leaving customers asking if they were rung-up correctly at the register. They’re that good. Carefully selected High Density (HD) extra-low dispersion glass delivers impressive clarity, resolution and color accuracy. Precision crafted to exacting standards, Vortex HD lenses define what it means to be true-to-life. The binoculars are fully multicoated with XR glass coatings, in order to maximize light transmission through the optical system for the finest image detail and extraordinary brightness. For more info: (800) 426-0048 or www.americancopmagazine.com/vortex M6a1-S patrolMen’S CarBine The LWRC M6A1-S Patrolmen’s Carbine was created to thank the law enforcement community. It features the self-regulating short-stroke gas-piston system, NiCorr-treated hammer-forged barrels and nickel-boron-coated bolt group. The M6A1-S (“Stretch”) model also features a mid-length piston system, providing a more direct recoil impulse for faster follow-up shots. This configuration is only available to police agencies and the individual officer sales the hyBrid holSter Blade-Tech This quality pancake-style holster provides the best of both worlds by offering a blend of the most practical and popular materials. The exterior is constructed of premium cowhide leather while the interior is precision molded Kydex. The HYBRID Holster uses conventional leather button straps to fit belts 1.25" to 1.75" in width. Every holster comes with an extra set of leather button straps that allow it to convert from a belt holster to an inside-the-waistband holster. It has a full-length, built-in sweat guard to protect the firearm from the body and increase the overall comfort and fit of the holster. Offered in either brown or black leather exteriors. For more info: (877) 331-5793 or www.americancopmagazine.com/bladetech program. (An official letter must accompany all individual officer sales on departmental letterhead.) The M6A1-S is available in black, olive drab green and flat dark earth. For more info: www.americancopmagazine.com/lwrc Uni-Max MiCro LaserMax LaserMax’s Uni-Max Micro is ideal for compact and subcompact pistols with an accessory rail used for CCW. The ambidextrous tap on/off activation will not hang up or snag when holstered or carried in bag, pocket or belt. A 10-minute timeout feature preserves the life of the battery, which has over 5 hours runtime. For more info: (800) 527-3703 or www.americancopmagazine.com/lasermax taCtiCal riFle SCaBBard NcStar Designed for shoulder carry or modular mounting, includes padding around the scabbard protecting your rifle. It offers webbing on both sides, with four detachable PALS straps for ambidextrous usage and six D-ring locations for attaching the padded shoulder sling for multiple carry options. It is expandable to three positions for various barrel lengths and has adjustable zippered opening for hi-cap magazines and space for weapon-mounted optics. For more info: (866) 6278278 or www.americancopmagazine.com/ncstar WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM 572011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=58http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=58Civilian Continued from page 39 Many state laws disallow the use of force for defense when the intended victim was the initial aggressor. Those statutes usually contain a provision whereby an initial aggressor who has broken off contact is once again treated as an innocent. A subsidiary knowledge point here is the ability to differentiate everyday verbal arguments from “fighting words.” The laws of many states criminalize the flashing, reckless or menacing display (brandishing) of a firearm. You should realize this type of statute may not apply when the proscribed conduct occurs during the course of lawful defense of self or others. ations. Failure to appreciate such limitations may result in substantial liability for civil damages to the improperly arrested intended victim. rest of the person whose lethal attack or criminal conduct they thwarted. The Golden Rule Bear in mind no matter how well trained and equipped, an innocent citizen involved in a CIDS likely did not have backup to call, restraints, body armor, less lethal weapons, force-onforce training or experience in detaining suspects at gunpoint. The CIDS is a dreaded once-in-a-lifetime event for the intended victim, not something which is part of their chosen employment or daily routine. The Golden Rule of investigating a CIDS and explaining it to the public should be to treat the citizen involved as you’d want to be treated if you were involved in an on-duty shooting. The protocols the union or benevolent association have adopted for officer shootings are usually a satisfactory model to emulate and adapt to a CIDS. Many who carry concealed handguns do so under HR 218 as active or retired LEOs. Thus, it’s not unlikely the intended victim in a CIDS is an out of jurisdiction or off duty state, local or federal officer who has used deadly force as a common citizen. That alone is reason enough to always apply the Golden Rule. Firing a warning shot may be unheard of in law enforcement and highly questionable. If you make an arrest, you should understand most citizens only know what they’ve seen on TV or what an attorney has told them to expect and how to react in the face of police questioning. Thus, if a Miranda warning or something similar is administered, don’t be surprised to get a request for counsel in response. Worse yet, you might trigger the intended victim’s foolish and unseemly invocation of the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. You should actually appreciate the intended victim who evidences he or she has received training for a CIDS. They will assert they are the complainant/victim, were compelled by the acts of a criminal actor to use deadly force as permitted by law and request the ar- Arrest The Right Person Extraordinary perseverance and prudence are in order when working a CIDS where the intended victim and malefactor were strangers and there’s clear evidence a violent felony was in progress. Some state laws raise the threshold for or restrict an officer’s right to arrest the intended victim in a CIDS. Prosecutors and officers should heed the dictates of any specific state statute(s) before authorizing or affecting an arrest in such situ- * A ® in the hand is worth. .a LOT more than ANYTHING that’s not at hand when you need it. Your large, powerful, heavy, difficult to carry (fill in the blank) is of absolutely no use when you’ve left it at home, in the car, etc. Regardless of your location, your dress or the season, NO gun is easier to carry or conceal than a North American Arms mini-revolver. Is it an effective deterrent? Would you want to be shot with one? Join the millions who “don’t leave home without one”! Remember Rule #1: Have a gun! 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Black Hills produces just about every type and caliber needed by law enforcement — from .338 Lapua Magnum tactical bolt gun ammo to .380 ACP jacketed hollow points for your backup. And, they’ll ship case lots to small agencies. CorBon The owner of CorBon, Peter Pi Sr., was a cop and seasoned motor officer. His DPX ammo is a solid copper jacketed hollow point bullet combining lightweight high speed and heavy weight deep penetration. recoil and recovery between shots are similar to the lightweight rounds while soft tissue penetration is similar to the heavier weight. CorBon developed the DPX ammo using the FBI protocol. They achieved soft tissue penetration of 12-17", with reliable and consistent expansion. The recovered bullets are 150 to 200 percent of the original size and retained 100 percent of their original mass. World’s Finest Magazines MEC-GAR is proud to offer “Optimum” - our new and unique series of high capacity flush-fit pistol magazines. 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Most folks think WWW.AMERICANCOPMAGAZINE.COM • MAY/JUNE 2011 602011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=61http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=61“C lin tis m” No . 7: “Carrying a gun is not supposed to be comfortable, it’s supposed to be comforting.” Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch can help you adjust to this change in your lifestyle through the Concealed Carry Options two-disc DVD set. Clint will help you choose which gun to carry, how to carry it, what to look for in clothing and how to draw the gun correctly. He also discusses the assets and liabilities of a concealed handgun and how they affect you. You’ve decided to carry a concealed handgun. Now what? Clint Smith has taught thouthou sands of students how to think defensively and refine their skills with all types of firearms. The Thunder Ranch Concealed Carry Options DVD set will help you discover logical solutions that fit your lifestyle. Order your copy today! Would you bet your life on your equipment and skills? Two-disc set only “ C l i n t i s m ” No . 3 : “The gun that’s with you is better than the one that’s home in the safe.” $49.95 (800) 628-9818 (M-F 8am-3pm PST) www.americanhandgunner.com/TRvids Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery Includes over two hours of video!2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=62http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=62frangible is only for practice on steel targets but that’s not the case for today’s frangible. Dan Smith, ICC’s VP, says his ammo can be engineered to do anything the traditional lead or copper jacketed rounds are capable of, and more in some cases. ICC’s duty ammo is designed to fragment in the first 6" of density. It creates a huge wound channel with fragments of varying size spiraling outward. The base continues to between 11" and 14". And, contrary to some of the other myths about frangible ammo, rifling from the lands of grooves are easily identified for forensic examination to pinpoint which weapon fired a particular round. The advantage to frangible is that if it hits something hard like a house or pavement, the bullet usually disintegrates, minimizing collateral damage. Winchester Ranger is Winchester’s premium LE ammunition line. The T-Series ammo offers excellent penetration and expansion. Ranger Bonded was developed to perform with similar penetration and expansion to the standard Ranger T-Series but also added in exceptional penetration through auto glass or other high abrasive barriers without loss of mass. 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(a) Level I (b) Level IIa (c) Level II (d) Level IIIa (e) n/a QUESTIONS 1: Does your agency issue you uniforms? (a) Yes (b) No, but they provide a yearly allowance for new uniforms (c) No, I pay for uniforms (d) n/a The CDI Max sunglass by ESSE Eyepro, is sort of the original CDI but on steroids. With a larger frame, thicker lenses and a whole lot more attitude, this is the ultimate sunglass for those who dare to go where danger treads. The extra-tough 2.4mm lenses are some of the thickest of any sunglass in the world, and with maximum lens wrap you’ll be covered more than ever before. The CDI Max features the ESS Lateral Exchange System, allowing you to quickly adapt to your environment by interchanging any of the five available lens colors. Spyderco’s classic Endura model line is an evolutionary work in progress, and the next level is here with the new Endura4. 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BONUS protect herself Make sure she can $29.95 Two-disc set only2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=70http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=70Are We Our Own WOrst Enemies? SUZI HUNTINGTON VANTAGE POINT We’ve focused on flashlights in this issue I’m not a fan of most multifunction I just want the damn thing to turn on and off. I n our Helter-Skelter quest to have allthings-cop be faster, brighter, more powerful and — let’s not forget — cooler, have we ended up making life more complicated? I’d have to say, “yes” — in some ways. We’ve focused on flashlights in this issue, and while I’m not a big fan of most multi-function flashlights — you might be. Personally, I just want the damn thing to turn on and off. I’ve never had a need to send an SOS message; can’t recall once when I would have used a colored light to track a blood trail, and a strobe function can be just as distracting to me as to a bad guy. Imagine trying to shoot your gun in a disco straight out of 1978 — getting past the atrocious fashions of the era, strobedistorted movements are difficult to overcome. Are all these improvements actually solving real problems? You tell me. I was talking with a flashlight manufacturer recently and I asked about all the variables going into the average “cop” flashlight. Surprisingly, he said he learned very quickly if he asked ten cops what their ideal light would be, he got ten different answers. The overwhelming majority of cops he surveyed agreed the most important thing their primary light needed to do was — are you ready — turn on and off. Also, it was about a 50/50 split between those who liked strobe functions to those who didn’t. According to my industry contact, opinions really began to veer when cops claimed a need for a particular function. What the manufacturer learned was a specific need usually was the result of a one-time event and not borne from something occurring with regularity. In essence, it was almost like asking cops what cool stuff they’d want if they could customize their lights. One look in the average police agency employee parking lot at all the cool customized go-fast, jacked-up cars and you’ll start making a connection. We sure love to have the chicks-dig-it factor, and everyone’s idea of the “perfect” car or light is different. But the basics still apply. I remember Clint Smith’s opening monologue in a class I attended: “The side with the simplest uniforms and guns usually wins.” Expanding on this statement, I’m curious how, exactly, strobe functions came into fashion. If you’ve personally had an occasion where the strobe played a significant role in a tactical application I’d like to know about it. I also want to know if using the strobe was a planned event or if you suddenly realized, “Wow, I really need a strobe right now!” If you’ve got to have a light with a strobe, the best method I’ve seen for activating this feature is from a newcomer to cop lights — AE Lights. A separate button on the side of the end cap activates their strobe. And, the cool thing is the button could be “programmed” to perform other functions, like activating a dimming feature. One button turns the light on and off; one button makes something else happen. Simple is best, like uniforms and guns, eh? Have we gone too far? The Real World Most cops aren’t in business and have little concept of profit margins, manufacturing costs, SKUs gone-wild (too many products in a maker’s line-up), production and packaging problems, raw-goods fulfillment, distribution channels, warranties, share holder demands and staffing — not to mention also trying to meet the needs of their customers demands! This means most manufacturers need to keep the number of different “product” models (like flashlights) to a manageable number. So, they have to make hard decisions regarding features, sizes and end-user demands. What I’ve seen occur in an attempt to be all things to all people, many makers cram as many features as possible into one light model, thinking that keeps everyone happy. But it doesn’t. We’ve often received lights at our office that were, simply put, so complicated we couldn’t turn2011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=71http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=712011-04-06T23:26:44+02:00http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=72http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanCop/ACMJ11/?Page=72The Kimber CDP. Carry Without Compromise. The new Ultra+ CDP II™ (left) with full-length grip and Ultra CDP II™ with short grip are chambered in .45 ACP. Both have 3-inch barrels that make them easy to conceal. CDP pistols feature night sights and a Carry Melt™ treatment for rounded and blended edges. The Pro CDP II™ .45 ACP has a 4 - inch barrel and full - length grip. It weighs just 28 ounces. The Custom CDP II™ .45 ACP is a full -size 1911. Even with a 5 - inch barrel, it weighs only 31 ounces. 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