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Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant

Dave Bryant is a retired police officer with over 30 years of experience with several agencies. He is an FDLE and NRA law enforcement instructor and active member of IALEFI. He has a private business as a polygraph examiner in Tampa, Florida. He can be reached at SenseiDave@msn.com.

A firsthand look at the job

A firsthand look at the job

The benefits of civilian ride-along programs

December 26, 2024

What was once an effective tool to educate citizens and inspire potential recruits has disappeared in most agencies. That’s too bad. We are missing out on a great public relations […] Read More

Traffic enforcement: What’s your purpose?

Traffic enforcement: What’s your purpose?

October 23, 2024

For most citizens, a traffic stop might be their only encounter with a police officer. These are the same folks who vote and serve on juries. As a uniformed traffic […] Read More

Dealing with combative subjects

Dealing with combative subjects

July 22, 2024

We spend a good deal of training time teaching law enforcement officers how to use firearms safely and effectively. We also teach verbal skills to gain compliance from a population […] Read More

How to avoid these common interrogation errors

How to avoid these common interrogation errors

April 25, 2024

There are some common errors that young detectives and even first-responding street cops make in interrogation. These mistakes can make an investigation much more complicated and be an unnecessary barrier […] Read More

Understanding LEOSA

Understanding LEOSA

It’s a law, not a House resolution

February 16, 2024

The year 2024 marks two decades since H.R. 218 was passed and became law. It’s way past time that law enforcement professionals, especially firearms instructors, understand it and refer to […] Read More

Backup guns and off-duty carry

Backup guns and off-duty carry

Key considerations to think about

December 20, 2023

We all carry guns. On duty, you may not have much choice. Departments frequently issue a service weapon and allow minimal or no customization of it. From a liability and […] Read More

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