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Defensive tactics training, by far, is a critical area of training as it effects all of us in law enforcement at one time or another. Whether your the street patrol officer, detective, or in a high risk tactical unit, defensive tactics are a necessity.

Many officers and corrections officers find themselves in situations where they need to control a situation, effect an arrest, or defend themselves against an attacker. Since the majority of our job is to apprehend suspects, transport, and house them, it would seem that we need to practice good sound tactics and improvise when necessary to protect ourselves or others from harm.

Hand to hand combat itself can actually be sectored into "ranges", specifically: kicking, punching, grappling, and weaponry. Depending on the situation, you will determine your level of intervention. Patrol officers, detectives, and corrections officers may have different options available to them.

Defensive tactics programs are basically designed to educate officers on hand to hand tactics as well as the force continuum and department policy. With these programs set in place, it is hoped you will develop high repetition and retain valuable tactics that will help you with your job and help you protect yourself and others.

The easiest way to counter an attack or threat is to be familiar with the type of attack or situation. Therefore, when training on a particular escape or counter, you need to know the attack. If your countering a grappling move, you need to learn grappling. To develop better kicks, you need to practice kicks, hit a heavy bag, or use partners as targets. The idea behind doing this is to practice these techniques and become proficient at them.

Distractions, disruptions, experience, and practice will help you escape some bad situations and allow you to explore alternatives. A defensive tactics manual allows you to have a guide to help you, but remember you are not stuck in boundaries. If a situation calls for a Level 6 (deadly force) response, then use it. Adapt and be aware of your environment, let the suspects actions dictate what you do.

About the Author

The author is a Law Enforcement Officer and a Instructor in the JFJKDGA with over 20 year of experience in the marital arts.. He holds a 4^rd Degree Black Belt in Filipino Kuntao and is an Instructor/Representative of the Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association.

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