Challenging drills for public ranges
Public ranges, or ranges open to the public, can be a convenient place to get in some training time, but most public ranges have restrictive rules limiting your ability to […] Read More
Todd Fletcher
Scenario-based training: Effective when done correctly
Just as well-designed and executed scenarios can enhance our training programs, poorly designed scenarios can cause tremendous damage. There is more to executing quality reality-based training than just making up […] Read More
It’s time to level up our skills
Embracing new training techniques
There’s an old adage about the two things that people hate most in this world: the way things are and change. Even departments that consider themselves progressive and forward-thinking struggle […] Read More
Video analysis can improve shooter performance
Law enforcement officers are surrounded by video cameras. Body-worn cameras, dash cameras and surveillance cameras have changed the way we operate on a daily basis. These cameras provide more evidence […] Read More
Seek your own training
Be a well-prepared LE professional, not the lowest common denominator
Over the past several years, many department training budgets have been slashed. Politicians, news media and loud special interest groups have colluded to defund law enforcement, and training has taken […] Read More
Culture or leadership?
You can’t have one without the other
Back in November, I had the pleasure of interviewing Chief Tim Barfield (ret.) from the Wellington, Ohio, Police Department. One of the primary topics we discussed was leadership and how […] Read More
