Inmate kills Pa. corrections officer-stabbing

"Eric Williams, 34, was killed by an inmate who used a homemade weapon to stab him..."

To read the story, follow the link:
http://www.policeone.com/corrections/articles/6131448-Officials-Inmate-kills-Pa-corrections-officer/

Knife Fight

There is a new show on the History channel tonight at 16:0 hours. 
It is called the Ultimate Soldier Challenge.  In this episode, two professional soldiers (82nd Airborne and Israeli Defense Team) fight with “Shock Knives”.

Despite these guys being elite soldiers, the “fights” are over within seconds with both combatants suffering numerous wounds.  This is a great force-on-force drill that demonstrates the dangers of a knife in CQC and why we don’t train to engage someone with a knife…

http://www.history.com/shows/ultimate-soldier-challenge/videos#ultimate-soldier-challenge-army-82nd-airborne-vs-israelis

Sudden vehicle stop attacks

New! Force Science seeks answers to sudden vehicle stop attacks

Field research on a groundbreaking new study on vehicle stop safety has been completed by the Force Science Institute, with specific pointers on how officers can better protect themselves from sudden shooting attacks expected by the end of summer.

Using 94 officers from 17 agencies, the research team conducted a series of test scenarios across a 5-day period earlier this month, seeking to determine:

 • exactly how officers spontaneously react when confronted with an unexpected threat to life

 • how their impulsive responses compare to their training and to their personal performance expectations

 • how memory is affected after a sudden high-stress confrontation and how it might be better investigated

 • what might best discourage an assault and what is likely to be the most efficient and safest response if a potentially deadly attack does occur.

To read the entire article, follow the link:
http://www.forcescience.org/fsnews/202.html

Video: Man attacks wife with meat cleaver

"Firefighters wrestled the man to the ground allowing the victim to get away....."

 

Read the article and watch the video at:

http://www.policeone.com/edged-weapons/articles/6130260-Video-Man-attacks-wife-with-meat-cleaver/

 

Witness stabbed suspect with pocket knife

Pretty interesting news story.  I have a call into that Jurisdiction to talk to the LE agency about the "affirmative defense" aspect of the witness.  Will post when I talk to them.....

Constables investigate car burglary, stabbing at Carter's Country:
"Fearing for his life, investigators said, the witness pulled out his pocket knife and stabbed the suspect..." 

To read the entire article, follow the link:
http://www.click2houston.com/news/Constables-investigate-car-burglary-stabbing-at-Carter-s-Country/-/1735978/19057234/-/2k16cf/-/index.html

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Update:

I just got off the phone with a Sergeant from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office., precinct 4 which handled the case.

He told me the following:

·         The “Witness/victim” was approx  50 yoa

·         The suspect (guy who was stabbed) was approx. 21 yoa

·         Knife used was a Gerber folding knife with a straight edge; 5.5 inch blade. (In Texas the legal blade length for a conceal carry knife is 5.5 or less blade length)

·         The witness/victim confronted the suspect who had broken into and was in the victim’s veh. 

·         Suspect began to “kick the crap out of” the victim. The fight spilled out onto the ground. (victim “looked pretty rough” from the crime scene photos.

·         The victim, while be pummeled about the head and shoulders, was able to deploy his folding knife.

·         Victim reached around the suspect who was on top of him and stabbed him, single handed,  one time in the mid-upper back.

·         Suspect suffered a collapsed left-side lung.

·         Another suspect came over and pistol-whipped the victim.

·         Several other Good Samaritans came over and subdued the two suspects.

·         No shots fired

·         No charges for the witness/victim

In the Sergeants words, “good job for the victim”.   If I can find out any further, I will post

Improvised Edged Weapon

"A convicted sex offender used his eyeglasses to stab Det. Jaime Pardinas and escape while being transferred from Florida to Nevada..."

To read the article, follow the link:
http://www.lawofficer.com/article/news/florida-police-officer-stabbed

Cool things in the works...

Short video about some upcoming innovations: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYIWfn2Jz2g&list=PL669D46485A589D27&index=1

The Effect of Physical Exertion on Witness Memory

Another great article from ForceScience:

Abstract:

"Understanding memory performance under different operational conditions is critical in many

occupational settings. To examine the effect of physical exertion on memory for a witnessed
event, we placed two groups of law-enforcement officers in a live, occupationally relevant
scenario."

To read the entire "pre-print" article, follow the link:
http://forcescience.org/articles/witness.pdf

For you K-9 folks...

Court: Police don't have to prove K-9 training

Police do not have to extensively document a drug-sniffing dog's reliability in the field to uphold its work in court

To read the enitre article, follow the link:
http://www.policeone.com/K-9/articles/6124723-Court-police-dont-have-to-prove-K-9-training/

Sudden stress and perception

An easy, quick reference for the physiological/psychological impact of Combat Stress including Perceptual Distortions with Sudden Stress.

Follow the Link:

http://isdforhire.com/demo1/mod3/10.html

Do egos hold your training back?

If you have been a Combatives trainer for any period of time, you will appreciate this article.  Combatives trainers/instructors are, and have to be different than the typical trainer.  The old adage “those who can’t; teach” ,that is commonly associated with teachers, simply does not apply in Combatives instruction.  As an instructor, you have to have deep-depth knowledge and skill in order to understand, demonstrate and facilitate the transfer of knowledge. Simply, you must instill confidence by emanating confidence.

I want to share this article for you instructors out there…J

DO EGOS HOLD YOUR TRAINING BACK?

“Conflict and resolution can help us grow as operators, trainers, and supervisors of individuals and teams…” 

To read the entire article, follow the link:

http://www.policeone.com/police-trainers/articles/6106977-Do-egos-hold-your-training-back/?source=newsletter&nlid=6113558

 

Group “A” of Group “B”?

Group “A” of Group “B”?    Which one are you?

Group “B” folks, which are the majority, tend to wait for opportunity. They sit in their comfort zone, sipping coffee and passively wait for opportunity to come pleasantly knocking on the door. Group “B” folks expect opportunity to come to them and let circumstances dictate their lives. Words like “passive” and “complacent” are often associated with group “B”. They don’t want to offend anyone or upset-the waters/norm. They watch life pass them by and wonder why great opportunities never show up at the doorstep.

Group “A” folks are the reason great opportunities never show up at the doorstep. Group “A” folks get up pre-dawn, grab their war-bag and go out hunting opportunity despite any ambient circumstances. They track it down, throw a rope around its neck, and make it serve them. Group “A” folks dictate and create their opportunities despite, and often times in lieu of circumstances. You can spot a group “A” person, because they wake up with a purpose and go to bed satisfied that they accomplished something and developed as a person each and every day.  That is why “great opportunities” never show up at the doorstep of group “B” folks; it was being wrestled down and optimized by a group “A” person.

So, which one are you?  Which group do you strive for?  There is an opportunity out there somewhere waiting for you to track it down and take it.

"Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes." --Bertolt Brecht

Powerful video that was shared with me:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7K-LwEq7p8&list=FLK2gZ_iaPiK9qx99IZyG2yw&index=55

Why cops should be dangerous....

Great article!!! 

"Are you dangerous? Are you hyper-vigilant? Are you over-aggressive?

Read the entire article here:
http://www.policeone.com/police-jobs-and-careers/articles/6116295-Why-cops-should-be-dangerous/

Cold Steel rubber training knives

Here is the link to the place where I get my training knives.  They are going for $7.99, which is the best price I have found.

http://www.888knivesrus.com/c=HqWkTV9W2O3BgsiyQ0G9Bkv6B/product/CS92R13RT/Cold-Steel-Recon-Tanto-Rubber-Training-Knife-12-14-Ov.html

Tactical Knife Optionsc-Civilian class

Emergency Survival Responses (ESR)

Looking forward to another Civilian - Tactical Knife Options course tonight at BluCore Shooting Center in Lakewood, CO.
http://www.blucoreshootingcenter.com/

 

Inmate stabs Texas officer, flees

"He somehow obtained a sharp object and stabbed one of the officers once in the neck and 3 times in the back..."

To read full article, follow the link:

http://www.policeone.com/Prisoner-transport/articles/6117467-Sex-offender-inmate-stabs-Texas-officer-flees/

Effective Cognitive Processing in Law Enforcement

The Mental Edge: Effective Cognitive Processing in Law Enforcement:

"The enhanced operational tempo of modern law enforcement requires a modern edge. Under tactical conditions, officers and commanders can expect to revert to their training, to their most ingrained habits and patterns of behavior. These patterns can be optimized for survival and success through cognitive-based training. Such training provides prior frameworks for understanding, is explicit, is initially feature-intensive in nature, and gives rise to practice that results in smooth series of responses to the reasonable spectrum of tactical possibilities which may confront modern law enforcement agencies…"

Read the entire article here:

http://www.policechiefmagazine.org/magazine/index.cfm?fuseaction=display_arch&article_id=2770&issue_id=102012

 

 

officer recovering after being stabbed with spear

NORTHBRIDGE, Mass. —A Northbridge police officer was wounded after being stabbed with a double-bladed spear that went through his protective vest, police said.

Read more: http://www.wcvb.com/news/local/central-massachusetts/Northbridge-officer-recovering-after-being-stabbed-with-spear/-/11983998/18371052/-/csrrxd/-/index.html#ixzz2KdQMLpGc

I-70 training?

I am in need of a training location/facility off of the I-70 corridor near or around Silverthorne.  If you know of a location or have a connection I might be able to contact to host a Tactical Knife Options course, please e-mail me (cqctactics@msn.com).  Thank you in advance.

Triple stabbing on Subway

"Manhunt underway for pair of thugs accused of stabbing three on Queens subway in Jamaica"

To read more, follow the link:
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/stabbed-jamaica-article-1.1255200

Father defends right to protect his home

This Fathers expression and ability to articulate was outstanding....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhXPlCjr0Vw

Police TASER knife-wielding man

remember.... a TASER against a person armed with a knife is a BAD idea!!! Unless, you have a deadly force back-up option on ready...

Glad this one worked out okay, but remember about re-action times, distances, and the lethality of a knife.

"The suspect was spotted carrying two knives outside the central gate of the London tourist landmark"

http://www.policeone.com/edged-weapons/articles/6108965-Video-Police-TASER-knife-wielding-man-outside-Buckingham-Palace/

another new training date

All:

Please help spread the word....:)

The County Sheriffs of Colorado (CSOC) will be hosting a one-day Tactical Knife Options basic user certification course on Friday April 26, 2013 from 08:00-17:00 hours.

The CSOC facility is located at 9008 USHwy 85 N. Unit C Littleton, CO 80125

For course information or to register, please contact Jeff at 303-627-2737 or cqctactics@msn.com

Tactical Knife Options

TKO: a look over the last couple of years.....:)

Looking back over the last couple of years since I developed the TKO course; I am always amazed at how much I have enjoyed training with such great groups of professionals.  Thanks everyone and I can’t wait for 2013!

To see the album of class pics I posted on FB, follow the link:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.497073920338218.107705.237225336323079&type=1&l=d1a1b5b453

5 people stabbed in Denver

 

DENVER - Denver Police are investigating a multiple stabbing at the Monte Carlo bar overnight.

 http://www.9news.com/news/article/314295/339/5-people-stabbed-in-Denver

Officers were called to the bar at 2121 South Sheridan early Saturday morning, where they discovered five people had been stabbed.

 It appears the violence may have happened in the bar's parking lot. 

Jose Centenio, 21, and Jose Vasquez, 25, were arrested in connection to the incident. All of the victims are in stable condition.

 The investigation is ongoing.

Ground Tactics-Defensive Tactics Instructor Class

"Here is the course announcement for the ground fighting instructor course Feb 16-18.  The first two days are open to the public.  The law enforcement instructor course consists of the full three days.  If you would be so kind, please forward this information to anyone who you think would be interested.
 Thank you so much!  Hope to see you in class."

Joaquin

Ftiness

Started planning for the 2013 Cop-Fit challenge yesterday at the Association of Arrest Control Trainers (AACT) (www.co-aact.com) meeting yesterday hosted by Nick at the Northglenn PD.(Thanks NIck...:)

Then found this video last night which inspired me.  This guy is in Crazy Shape..... Thought I would share:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POdzasJklxw