Article By: Terry B.
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BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWCs)
Article By: Terry B. Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are valuable tools, but they also create real cognitive, investigative, and legal pitfalls if they’re misunderstood or over-relied on. Here are the main problems—especially relevant for high-stress use-of-force events: 1. Camera = Human Perception BWCs record what the lens sees, not what the officer experienced. That gap matters: • Cameras don’t capture depth perception, peripheral vision,… Continue reading
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Part I: The Misinterpretation of the Reasonable Officer Standard
Article By: Terry B. Introduction The “reasonable officer” standard is one of the most important legal doctrines in American use of force analysis. It is meant to protect officers from unfair hindsight judgments while ensuring accountability for objectively unreasonable actions. Yet in practice, the standard is often misunderstood—by officers, supervisors, investigators, attorneys, the media, and… Continue reading
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Mastering the Fight From Any Angle: Why the VTAC Positional Shooting Wall Remains a Cornerstone of Survival Training
Article By: Terry B. In the world of law enforcement firearms training, there’s no shortage of gear promising to sharpen an officer’s edge. But few tools have earned their place on the range the way the Viking Tactical (VTAC) positional shooting wall has. What looks like a simple sheet of plywood cut with odd‑shaped ports… Continue reading
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Why Officers Train to Shoot Then Move, Move Then Shoot, and Shoot While Moving
Article By: Terry B. In law enforcement, split-second decisions often determine whether an officer gains control of a dangerous encounter—or is forced into a reactive posture. One area where this reality becomes especially clear is firearms training. Modern police work requires officers to be fluent in three core movement-and-engagement skills: 1. Shoot, then move2. Move, then shoot3. Shoot… Continue reading
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