The Art of the Demo—Technique Demonstration, the ASP Way
When candidates attend an ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) class, they are expected to show up with solid baton, handcuff and flashlight skills, though we will hone those skills in...
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The Art of the Demo—Technique Demonstration, the ASP Way
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Balance is Everything — Understanding the Pyramid Concept
Balance Is defined as the body’s ability to maintain its center of mass over the base of support. This is, of course, most important during an emergency—whether running, jumping, room...
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Principles of Cover
While the police officer must adhere to training and department policy when attacked, the Bad Guy has no such limitations—the criminal is limited only by imagination, motivation (or level of...
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Flashlight Tactics and the "Wall of Light"
Every officer knows that a duty flashlight is for much more than looking into cars (though that’s a critically important purpose). A high-performance flashlight also affords a significant advantage during...
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Handcuff Injuries: Simple Steps to Reduce Liability
As the name suggests, handcuff neuropathy is an injury—usually to someone in police custody—caused by overtightening of handcuffs. Over-compression most often damages the superficial radial nerve, and this damage can be severe...
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Staying in Shape for The Job
I started my Law enforcement career in 1991. At that time, Academy classes were six months long and fairly challenging. Several of my friends went through the process and told...
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How do you Stand during a Field Interview? It Matters.
Have you ever seen the way many police officers stand? My department had what we affectionately called “heavy arm syndrome”—upon graduating the academy, probationary police officers caught this condition from...
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Advanced Baton Technology and How It Benefits Officers
The classic friction lock baton is simple and incredibly reliable—that’s why so many officers have depended on it for so many years. But its main drawback is that not all...
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Becoming an ASP Trainer
How do I become an ASP Trainer?” is a question that is often asked during our 3-day ASP Instructor Certification (AIC) programs. There are three parts to the process:
