Handgun maintenance 101
Like most of you, I really don’t like cleaning. I don’t find enjoyment in cleaning the kitchen, vacuuming the rug or doing the windows. There are some people who take […] Read More
Todd Fletcher
Everyone thinks they can be an instructor: Do you have what it takes?
As new officers, most of us are full of energy and can’t believe someone is paying us to do this job. It’s fun and exciting. Each call is a new […] Read More
Bring the shotgun back to life!
When I started my career, the shotgun was a ubiquitous part of every patrol car. At first, it was carried in the most convenient space available — right along the […] Read More
Things I learned as a retiree
When it comes to an officer’s retirement, it’s been said there are three groups of retirees: those who stayed as long as possible, those who left angry and bitter, and […] Read More
Equipment and training considerations for pistol-mounted optics
Making the transition to pistol-mounted optics is a decision requiring a significant amount of information to ensure the best decisions are made for our officers and departments. It’s not as […] Read More
Leadership: Be the leader you want to serve
Before you scan past this article thinking it’s just another writer preaching about leadership, keep reading because I’m probably going to touch a nerve with most readers. Let’s start by […] Read More
