#repost @behindtheshield911 @downloader_ __ Tony Long and Mark Williams are former British Armed Police Officers. Tony is the author of the book Lethal Force which documents his career. Mark now serves as the CEO of the Police Firearms Officer Association. We discuss their journeys into policing, the power of mentorship, armed unit tactics, organisational betrayal, the media, fitness standards, Britain's knife crime epidemic, the support the PFOA offers and so much more. Pfoa
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If you’re command staff, are you bringing in outside training companies to instruct, teach and mentor your officers? If you’re an individual officer, are you seeking training outside of your agency? If not, you should be! If your department is interested in bringing us out, we would be honored to come teach pistol and carbine classes designed to maximize your performance and confidence. Let’s provide higher quality training that our police need. Email us at info@hyperionstrategies.co www.hyperionstrategies.co #lawenforcement #police #policeofficers #humanperformance #performancetraining Police Now Police1
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Exploring the historical roots of U.S. policing reveals its deep ties to slavery and race. Did you know the first modern police forces in the U.S. were established as slave patrols in the Southeastern states? Let's discuss how this past shapes our understanding of policing today. Brucato, B. (2020). Policing Race and Racing Police: The Origin of US Police in Slave Patrols. Social Justice, 47(3/4 (161/162)), 115–136. https://lnkd.in/g2Su-uTg #PolicingHistory #RacialJustice #CriminalJustice #SocialJustice #HistoryDiscussion
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I was unarmed throughout my 3 decade policing career. I started off with an issued wooden baton down my trouser leg. My unarmed status makes me very unusual when compared to virtually all of my fellow international retirees. The fact that UK police officers remain largely unarmed is something I think the British public are immensely proud of. The unarmed nature of routine British policing has consequences. The vast majority of officers go 'toe to toe' with offenders, finding themselves in violent, sometimes life and death, struggles. I know, I have been in more than a few myself. As a consequence of our approach there is a far higher threshold for the presentation of firearms to ensure compliance from suspects. This certainly results in far fewer police related shootings, but puts officers at greater physical risk than their counterparts overseas, and reflecting on my own approach engenders a different, physical, approach to achieving control of suspects. I make no comment about recent events in Manchester. Proper consideration of the actions of all individuals, police and public, will come in due course. What I would ask is that you reflect on the unusual nature of British policing I have outlined, and perhaps consider if this approach remains fit for purpose or you would like to see it change. Cool heads are needed to engage in a wide discussion on what the future should look like. #police
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Lots of points to consider in this thread. Where is the source of the issue, societal, political, institutional or individual. There are valid arguments to all these points. However, what this shows is that the debate is definitely needed. #facilitator #publicspeaker #keynotespeaker #equality #diversity #inclusion #motivational #inspirational
I was unarmed throughout my 3 decade policing career. I started off with an issued wooden baton down my trouser leg. My unarmed status makes me very unusual when compared to virtually all of my fellow international retirees. The fact that UK police officers remain largely unarmed is something I think the British public are immensely proud of. The unarmed nature of routine British policing has consequences. The vast majority of officers go 'toe to toe' with offenders, finding themselves in violent, sometimes life and death, struggles. I know, I have been in more than a few myself. As a consequence of our approach there is a far higher threshold for the presentation of firearms to ensure compliance from suspects. This certainly results in far fewer police related shootings, but puts officers at greater physical risk than their counterparts overseas, and reflecting on my own approach engenders a different, physical, approach to achieving control of suspects. I make no comment about recent events in Manchester. Proper consideration of the actions of all individuals, police and public, will come in due course. What I would ask is that you reflect on the unusual nature of British policing I have outlined, and perhaps consider if this approach remains fit for purpose or you would like to see it change. Cool heads are needed to engage in a wide discussion on what the future should look like. #police
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‘The Only Thing Necessary for the Triumph of Evil is that Good Men Do Nothing’ The Founder and CEO at My Local Bobby Ltd and the UK’s leading Private Prosecutor and Investigations Company TM Eye Ltd.
An excellent insight into the unarmed nature of British policing. Arresting someone is an act of force. It is often a full on fight with overwhelming force and where necessary ‘violence’ required to detain the suspect. Criminals do not like getting arrested. The use of such force is lawful ‘if reasonable’. Only a court of law can decide what constitutes ‘reasonable in the circumstances’. The Law. Section 3 Criminal Law Act 1967 states, (officers may use reasonable force in the circumstances to prevent crime) Common Law (an officer may use force to protect themselves or another) Human Rights Act 1998 (force must always be proportionate, legal, officers are accountable and it must have been necessary).
I was unarmed throughout my 3 decade policing career. I started off with an issued wooden baton down my trouser leg. My unarmed status makes me very unusual when compared to virtually all of my fellow international retirees. The fact that UK police officers remain largely unarmed is something I think the British public are immensely proud of. The unarmed nature of routine British policing has consequences. The vast majority of officers go 'toe to toe' with offenders, finding themselves in violent, sometimes life and death, struggles. I know, I have been in more than a few myself. As a consequence of our approach there is a far higher threshold for the presentation of firearms to ensure compliance from suspects. This certainly results in far fewer police related shootings, but puts officers at greater physical risk than their counterparts overseas, and reflecting on my own approach engenders a different, physical, approach to achieving control of suspects. I make no comment about recent events in Manchester. Proper consideration of the actions of all individuals, police and public, will come in due course. What I would ask is that you reflect on the unusual nature of British policing I have outlined, and perhaps consider if this approach remains fit for purpose or you would like to see it change. Cool heads are needed to engage in a wide discussion on what the future should look like. #police
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Did you know that the study of ballistics dates back centuries? It’s been an essential part of crime-solving and military strategy throughout history. But the story doesn’t end there. Today, ballistics, in conjunction with cutting-edge technology like our FireFLY gunshot detection system, bolsters policing efforts and empowers law enforcement agencies to investigate gun-related crimes effectively and disrupt criminal networks. #CGIT #GunshotDetection
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CEO at Cardinal Point Strategies | Chief Policy Advisor to Rutgers Miller Center on Policing | Former Member - US DHS Advisory Council | Distinguished Visiting Fellow for Transnational Security – University of Ottawa
Pleased to share my latest article featured on Police1 titled "From skeptic to advocate: A detective's journey in confronting hate crimes" which focuses on targeted violence and hate crimes. Extremists are now seeking to cause mass destruction and death using para-military methods as most are now radicalized on social media platforms in days versus months. Vulnerable communities likewise now include our men and women in policing, who are viciously attacked every day. https://lnkd.in/e-cJ5RrX
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When should I talk to the police? What is an arraignment? What is bail and how does it work? Answers to these questions and more on our criminal defense faq page! https://lnkd.in/eMy9h84
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How is police peacekeeping changing? The days of large contingents deploying all at once are now less common. Missions are becoming specialized and police officers provide expertise in areas such as: • serious and organized crime, • community-led policing, and • sexual and gender-based violence. By deploying to specific roles, we are making more of an impact. Here are some glimpses into our deployments over the years. https://lnkd.in/e4EAi8XC
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