officer stabbed

Halifax police officer stable after being stabbed in neck and forearm

"The suspect turned on the officer and stabbed one of the officers," To read the entire article, follow the link:

http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/the-canadian-press/130920/halifax-police-officer-stable-after-being-stabbed-neck-and-f

 

Great WINNING story: The Marcus Young story

This is a great case to read. Thought I would share.

http://www.lawofficer.com/article/training/officer-down-marcus-young-inci

two contrasting mindset videos

Shared with me, (thanks Gary) so I thought I would pass this along.

Watch the two video interviews. It is not the weapon system that matters as much as the proper mindset.

http://frontsight.com/newsletter/html/52-two-guns.html

CPR recert?

Can anyone re-cert me in CPR this week or next?  Evenings or weekend and I can travel in the metro area. Give me a call or e-mail me if you have any ideas.... Thanks.

cqctactics@msn.com
720-364-4278

Jeff

vintage knife training (reaction time) video

Dan Iansanto in a LE training video put out by Calibre Press many moons ago. A classic based off of the Tueller Drill:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9igSoJHEdUo

Police shoot, kill man who fatally stabbed girlfriend…

Interesting Points:

-          The initial knife was a “small folding knife”

-          Police arrived on scene during the assault

-          The suspect was shot five times (sidearm stopping power?) and still able to deliver a stab/blow to the victim: “The officer, a 14-year veteran who has worked as a patrol officer and on the SWAT team, fired several shots. Suspect-Brown was hit at least five times. Brown managed to stab Simms one more time after being shot…”

Read the full story here: http://www.policeone.com/officer-shootings/articles/6440322-Md-police-shoot-kill-man-who-fatally-stabbed-girlfriend/

Improvidsed edged weapon stabbing

Robbery suspect stabs deputy, flees Detroit court

Even though not as sturdy, sharp or reliable as a manufactured knife; improvised edged weapons still present a very real threat....

“…using a plastic comb to stab a sheriff's deputy.  He repeatedly stabbed Harrison Tolliver in the neck, took the deputy's uniform…”
Read the full story here: http://www.policeone.com/corrections/articles/6437453-Robbery-suspect-stabs-deputy-flees-Detroit-court/

 

Weld CSO

Looking forward to a week long training hosted by the Weld CSO.  Full class, should be fun.

Train the Trainer

The Train-the-Trainer is a POST-approved basic learning instructor methodology course that follows the POST rule to prepare instructors to teach in an academy or agency classroom or skills setting. This class does not prepare you to be an FTO. It is a highly interactive, problem-based class that includes adult learning concepts; performance objective development; preparation of professional lesson plans; an introduction to instructional methods and guidance for choosing the best ones for the subject matter; an assessment of personal teaching and learning styles; appropriate use of visual aids; and presentation skills. Come to the course prepared to develop and present an original group presentation to the other participants, as well as several shorter individual presentations. The course is pass/fail, as required by POST, and may include written assessments and work outside of the classroom. A laptop computer will make preparation of the lesson plan easier but is not required. Time does not allow for an in-depth tutorial on PowerPoint but instructors are available to provide individual help.
5 Day CLEAT/POST course
Class starts at 8:00 am
Class limited to 20The class is funded through a grant to CLEAT (a partnership of CSOC and CACP) from Colorado POST.

Robber picks the wrong place and person...

I love it. This Clerk had the proper Offensive-Mindset. Of course it didnt hurt that he had a ton of experience to draw on... Watch the video here:
http://www.policeone.com/police-heroes/articles/6429169-Video-Private-investigator-war-vet-thwarts-robbery-with-own-gun/

Knife Attack Lessons

Found the below on another Blog and thought I would share as it touches on several key-points that we discuss in class; most importantly: an Offensive-Mindset.

Reality Check: Knife Attack Lessons

My client (we'll call him Mr. M) was walking back to his car after socializing at a local music club when he became aware of two men shadowing him.  They came from different directions but both were moving on a path that intercepted his own.

 

Lesson 1: Situational Awareness.  Awareness of your surroundings is your first defense.

 

Now registering the potential threat, Mr. M changed direction.  The two men changed their own paths accordingly.

 

Lesson 2: Evasion. It is always better to avoid trouble than to meet it head on.  Even though Mr. M's change in direction did not allow him to escape, it did serve to help reveal the intentions of the two potential attackers.

 

Realizing that the two men intercepting him were going to reach him before he could get to his vehicle, Mr. M took two important defensive measures.  First, he positioned himself between two parked vehicles and a wall so that only one man could approach him at a time while simultaneously denying either of them access to his back.  Next, he drew a folding knife from his pocket, opened it discreetly and hid it behind his right thigh while placing his left side forward; effectively assuming a defensive posture without appearing to do so.

 

Lesson 3: Position. Antisocial types that prey on otherwise law abiding people usually attempt to put their victims into a position of disadvantage. Whenever possible, turn the tables on your attacker(s) by positioning yourself in a place that forces the attacker to face you on your own terms.  This is especially important when dealing with multiple assailants.  Force your attackers to meet you one on one or risk being surrounded.

 

Lesson 4: Preparation.  Realizing the potential danger of the situation, Mr. M didn't wait for his assailants to confront him before drawing his weapon.  On the flip side of this coin, he did not posture with his weapon either.  While displaying a weapon to an attack can act as a deterrent, one should never rely on a weapon to discourage an assailant.  A truly determined attacker will either attempt to use your weapon against you or just simply attack anyway.  Posturing with a weapon can also lead an attacker to escalate a situation exponentially.  Flashing a weapon is an easy way to end up bringing a knife to a gun fight.  Note: Mr. M is a firearms enthusiast but was not carrying one that night because the local municipal code prohibits the carrying of a firearm into an establishment that serves alcohol.

 

Seconds later, Mr. M was confronted by the assailants.  Because of his position, they were forced to approach him single file.  The smaller of the two approached first; quickly and aggressively.  Mr. M. expected them to confront him verbally but this did not happen.   As the first assailant moved into his personal space, Mr. M gave a verbal warning to stay back.  Without a word, the first assailant lashed out with an edged weapon that Mr. M had not seen and was never able to identify.  This is becoming a common tactic among the local thugs.  Instead of showing their weapon and demanding money, they initiate the robbery by cutting the victim's face with an aggressive attack, then robbing the victim while they struggle with the shock of being cut and bleeding.

 

Lesson 5: Challenges and fighting stances are not common in violent attacks.  Bad guys don't necessarily announce their intentions and shout "On guard!" while assuming a fighting stance.  Don't expect them to and don't expect to get the chance to do the same.

 

Lesson 6: You will probably not see the knife that cuts you.  Forget about tracking and catching it.

The assailant's attack came at Mr. M's face/neck area at a downward, diagonal angle.  Even though he did not realize he was being attacked with an edged weapon, Mr. M reacted defensively by leaning back (taking his head out of the danger zone) while bringing up his left hand up to protect his face/neck.  His left hand caught the attack and was cut along the side of the hand.  Almost simultaneously, Mr. M counterattacked with his own knife; cutting at an upward angle into the attacker's arm; by his own estimation striking him somewhere near the tricep.

 

Lesson 7: Expect to get cut, even if you do everything right.  Knives are too fast and too unpredictable to track. However, we can protect our vital targets and counterattack effectively based on our assailant's actions.

 

Lesson 8: Strategy.  Keep the targets most likely to take you out of the fight (eyes, neck, torso) out of range. Use the outside of your non-knife arm as a shield to protect your primary targets.  Don't seek to cut or stab the assailant in a specific place but cut or stab whatever target comes into range (in this case, the arm).

 

The cut to the first assailant's arm was apparently enough to discourage any further aggression as the wound caused him to cry out and retreat backwards; crashing into the second, larger assailant.  Mr. M wasn't sure if the second attacker was armed or not but the effect of the first assailant running backwards into him interrupted his attempt to launch an attack of his own; leaving his right arm outstretched for a second.  Taking advantage, Mr. M thrust his blade into the larger attacker's arm; striking him somewhere near the bicep.  At this, both assailants fell over themselves trying to beat a hasty retreat; leaving Mr. M bleeding and shaken but alive. The entire incident lasted only seconds.

 

Lesson 9: Aggression. "Invincibility lies in the defense but victory lies in the offense." These were the words Sun Tzu used to describe the relationship between offense and defense.  In other words, you can block or evade every blow thrown at you but if you don't attack, you don't win

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One Dead, Two Injured in Stabbing at Texas School

“Deputies said one person died at the scene and two others were flown by Life Flight medical helicopter to Memorial Hermann-The Texas Medical Center. KHOU reported a 16-year-old male was one of the two people flown to the hospital…”

Read the article at: http://www.lawofficer.com/article/news/one-dead-two-injured-stabbing

 

Norglenn PD shoots Burglar armed with a Knife

"Police say the man was holding a knife and moving toward the officer. They say the officer told him twice to drop the weapon. He refused, and police say the officer shot him twice."

Read article here:
http://www.9news.com/news/article/353412/339/Police-shoot-burglary-suspect-outside-home