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Your Search for "Mental/Physical Preparation" found 40 results:
Processing Under Pressure

$ 24.95
by: Matthew J. Sharps
Softcover, 6" x 9", 250 pgs


Description:

NEW!! Get an understandable, practical look at the pressurized world of law enforcement and the impact of stress on mental and physical performance. *Discover the complexities of decision-making in high risk situations and prepare to improve your own decision power. *Explore how the nervous system functions under the kind of stress faced on the streets. *Analyze the impact of stress on the memories of witnesses, victims and police officers. *Filled ...more detail


Advanced Patrol Tactics - Skills for Today's Street Cop

$ 16.95
by: Michael T. Rayburn
Softcover, 6x9, 140pgs, 200+ diagrams & photos


Description:

A wealth of training information that's proven, practical and straight from the street!

Spans everything from tactics for shooting on the move, surviving low-light armed encounters, clearing a variety of buildings and safely handling domestic disputes to controlling the emotional elements of law enforcement work, mentally preparing for a life-and-death confrontation and surviving an unexpected off-duty encounter.


LEARN:

  • Instinctive Shooting Tactics
  • Shooting On The Move
  • Low Light and Close Quarter Shooting ...more detail

  • Advanced Vehicle Stop Tactics: Skills for Today's Survival-Conscious Officer

    $ 14.95
    by: Michael T. Rayburn
    Softcover, 6x9, 120pgs, 50+ diagrams & photos


    Description:

    Spans low to high-risk stops on a variety of vehicles including cars, trucks, campers, vans, buses and motorcycles. Learn to ID and leverage blind spots.

  • Use "bluff call-outs" to your advantage
  • Understand vehicular angles of deflection - the safest way to position your vehicle
  • Ensure maximum tactical safety on every stop - Recognize dangerous movements
  • Use the "half stop" approach to increase your effectiveness
  • Overcome the problems with tinted windows
  • Command Presence and Proper Voice ...more detail

  • Anatomy of a Motor Vehicle Stop

    $ 21.95
    by: Det. Joseph Petrocelli and Matthew Petrocelli, PhD
    Softcover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 , 192 pgs


    Description:

    Traffic stops are one of the most potentially dangerous responsibilities an officer can face. This step-by-step guide helps those of all ranks approach a wide variety of stop scenarios safely and with full tactical awareness Avoid Complacency!

    Includes:

  • Unknown/high-risk stop tactics
  • One-officer and multi-unit response protocols
  • Step-by-step call-out techniques
  • Approach strategies
  • Discretionary issues and decision-making
  • Tips for using a vehicle as cover or concealment.



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  • Blood Lessons - What Cops Learn from Life-or-Death Encounters

    $ 24.95
    by: Charles Remsberg
    Softcover, 6x9, 300 pgs


    Description:

    When ordering this title you MUST include your:

  • Rank
  • Agency Name
  • Agency Phone Number

    ***Title limited to Law Enforcement Personnel***

    Law enforcement's most popular writer on survival tactics takes you inside 20 unforgettable incidents where officers' lives are on the line. How do they meet the challenges suddenly thrust upon them whena normal shift or tranquil moment suddenly turns deadly? What "Blood Lessons" do they learn that ...more detail


  • Building a Successful Law Enforcement Career

    $ 14.95
    by: Ryan E. Melsky, M.A., J.D.
    Softcover, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, 136 pages


    Description:

    Common Sense Wisdom for the New Officer. Key Advice to Ensure Your Success!

    If I knew then what I know now.... How many times have you heard that, but not the end of the statement? Have no regrets - Know it NOW! Sgt. Ryan Melsky knows how helpful hard-earned life lessons from veteran cops can be for young officers, so he decided to share this rare collection of sage police-specific ...more detail


    Citizens Terrorism Awareness and Survival Manual

    $ 9.95
    by: Col. Michael Licata (U.S.A.F. Ret.)
    Softcover, 5 1/2 X 8 1/2, 88 pages


    Description:

    Featured in the NY Times and on MSNBC, CNN and Inside Edition.

    Expertly designed by the Community Anti-Terrorism Training Institute to assist law enforcement in helping citizens be more alert to terrorist threats.

    Includes discussion of:

  • The 6 W's of observation and description using "C.Y.M.B.A.L.S." to enhance reporting.
  • Emergency pre-planning and attack survival.
  • Emergency supplies: what you might need.

    Everyone says to keep your eyes and ears open for terrorist threats...

    But ...more detail


  • Condition To Win: Dynamic Techniques for Performance Oriented Mental Conditioning

    $ 21.95
    by: Wes Doss
    Softcover, 6x9, 244 pgs


    Description:

    Veteran trainer Wes Doss will show you why "mental skills are as real and as valuable as any other skill"

    Learn critical secrets to teach youself to:

  • Integrate "Performance Psychology" into your training regime
  • Become a skilled goal setter and consistent goal achiever
  • Build and leverage your self-confidence to increase your effectiveness ...more detail

  • Conflict Resolution for Law Enforcement - Street Smart Negotiating

    $ 16.95
    by: Kyle E. Blanchfield, Thomas A. Blanchfield and Peter D. Ladd
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 174 pgs


    Description:

    Skillful Strategies for Resolving Conflicts - Can be one of your most powerful tools... Learn How To Refine Your Skills!

    The majority of calls for law enforcement intervention don't end in arrest, which means the situation either needs to be successfully resolved on the spot OR the problem will persist and police will continue to be called back!

    In this book you'll find key strategies for acting as a ...more detail


    Crucial Elements of Police Firearms Training

    $ 34.95
    by: Brian Johnson
    Softcover, 6x9, 400+ pages


    Description:

    Crucial Elements of Police Firearms Training, Refine your firearms skills, training and effectiveness. Includes practical photos, examples and diagrams for enhanced understanding and comprehension. Expert Information on: * Training Tips * Legalities of Deadly Force * Improving Reaction Time * Effective Use of Cover/Concealment * Stance * Ammo Selection * Psychological Preparation for Using Deadly Force * Firearms Nomenclature * Deadly Force Decision-Making * Grip * Sight Alignment... and more!



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    The DART System: Duran Advanced Role-Play Training System with CD

    $ 14.95
    by: Phil Duran
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 108 pgs, CD included


    Description:

    Employ safe, effective training scenarios that will maximize learning and increase officer preparedness. Learn to: Avoid training accidents and injuries, Effectively use training props, make role playing more realistic, Thoroughly score trainees' performance and more.. BONUS! Includes free scoring guidelines and scenario worksheets on CD.


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    Deadly Force - Constitutional Standards, Federal Guidelines and Officer Survival

    $ 8.95
    by: John Michael Callahan, Jr.
    Softcover, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 52 pages


    Description:

    Be Prepared To Quickly and Confidently Evaluate a Deadly Force Decision! This to-the-point guide effectively explores the crucial elements of deadly force decision-making, from understanding the constitutional standards and the legalities involved in justifying their application to the pivotal details of both the "Dangerousness Component" and the "Necessity Component." Created in an easy-to-read format, this book helps you rise to the challenges of deadly force decision-making while protecting yourself from ...more detail


    Defensive Living - Attitudes, Tactics and Proper Handgun Use to Secure Your Personal Well-Being - 2nd Edition

    $ 12.95
    by: Ed Lovette, Dave Spaulding
    Softcover, 5 _ "x 8 _", 112 pages


    Description:

    Foreword by Bruce Siddle

    Imagine a defensive training guide that has the informational firepower to keep cops safe presented in a way that's practical for your family to use to protect themselves, too. Filled with 50 yrs. of hard-earned, expert-level LE and military training experience, this treasure chest of self-protection wisdom covers everything from mental conditioning for effective response to defensive driving tactics and medical self-help techniques. Learn pre-attack signals: ...more detail


    Developing The Survival Attitude : A Guide for the New Officer

    $ 11.95
    by: Phil L. Duran
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 100 pages


    Description:

    If you think firearms, impact weapons, chemical deterrents and restraints are the most important officer survival tools, think again! The two most important elements in any crisis situation are attitude and mental preparation. Without them, you can quickly fall prey to the often fatal threats of panic, stress overload, and mental paralysis. This practical, easy-to-understand book will help you grasp the necessity of a tactically trained mind and teach you ...more detail


    Domestic Violence Survival Guide

    $ 21.95
    by: Cliff Mariani
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 272 pages


    Description:

    Edited by Patricia Sokolich, Esq.

    Sheds light on every dark element of this devastating crime to help aid victims and stop abusers. Filled with potentially life-saving information for police, investigators, social service personnel, legal professionals and every victim or at-risk individual. Topics include finding the courage to leave a domestic violence situation and seek effective help, navigating the courts and pursuing legal recourse to help all victims of domestic violence--including ...more detail


    Effective Police Leadership - Moving Beyond Management, 3rd Edition

    $ 34.95
    by: Thomas E. Baker, Lt. Col. MP USAR (Ret.)
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 332 pgs


    Description:

    In this much anticipated 3rd edition, Tom Baker expands on the revolutionary leadership insights that made his first two editions so popular! This enhanced and expanded version explores even more strategies that help agencies, administrators and officers leverage crime data more efficiently and effectively. From explaining what a leader must be, do ...more detail


    Handgun Combatives

    $ 19.95
    by: Dave Spaulding
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 212 pages, 60 + pictures


    Description:

    "One of the most sought after training references in existence today." - Director Chuck Humes, Jr., Police Institute of Tactical Training

    Extremely popular and hailed by trainers and officers nationwide as one of the most realistic, all-encompassing firearms guides ever published. Handgun Combatives overflows with the street-proven wisdom and priceless advice of prominent gun expert Dave Spaulding. Includes insight into weapon, ammo and holster selection, grip tips for better weapon ...more detail


    Instinct Combat Shooting: Defensive Handgunning for Police - 3rd Edition

    $ 17.95
    by: Chuck Klein
    Softcover, 5 _" x 8 _", 128 pages


    Description:

    Packed with proprietary insight into the popular approach to threat response that can make a life-or-death difference in an armed encounter! Chuck Klein, the pioneer developer of "instinct shooting," shares understandable, common-sense instruction into conditioning yourself to fire quickly and accurately without losing valuable time scrambling for sight pictures.

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    METTLE: Mental Toughness Training for Law Enforcement

    $ 21.95
    by: Laurence Miller, Ph.D.
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 232 pgs


    Description:

    You've trained your body for the rigors of police work. Now train your mind! Let a respected police psychologist teach you: The foundational principles of effective stress management and crisis intervention. Strategies and techniques for building the "psychological body armor" that will help you handle ordinary life stresses as well as life-and-death emergencies. How to survive the emotional aftermath of a critical incident and get stronger.



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    The New Age Of Police Supervision And Management: A Behavioral Concept

    $ 39.95
    by: Michael A. Petrillo, Chief Bellville, NJ (Ret.), Daniel R. DelBagno, Capt. (Ret.)
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 240 pages


    Description:

    Packed with the authors' 60 years of timetested leadership expertise, this managerial gold mine is filled with the knowledge you need to accelerate your career and earn the supervisory positions you aspire to! Easy-to-understand and logically segmented for long-term retention, this guide leaves no stone unturned on the road to higher rank...from detailing the key traits of successful supervisors and understanding the complex world of human behavior to practical advice ...more detail


    No One Trips Over a Mountain

    $ 12.95
    by: Det. Joseph Petrocelli and Prof. Matthew Petrocelli
    Softcover, 4 1/4 X 5 1/2, 160 pages


    Description:

    Quick tips at a glance. This incredibly easy to read collection of quick-hit nuggets of advice, insights and observations will have a major impact on your safety and effectiveness.* Practical * Tactical * Emotional * Profound. Nearly a quarter of a century of knowledge and experience packed into this amazingly useful collection of police wisdom.
    Sections include: Every Cop Knows..., Universal Rules of Police Work and more.
    This pocket-sized gold ...more detail


    The Path Of The Warrior: An Ethical Guide to Personal and Professional Development in the Field of Criminal Justice - 2nd Edition

    $ 24.95
    by: Larry F. Jetmore, PhD., Capt. Hartford CT PD (Ret.)
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 134 pages


    Description:


    Discover the keys to being a better officer, citizen and individual! Scores of officers nationwide have used this resource to develop an ethically sound warrior mind-set that dictates the way they live their lives in the field, off-duty, and forever. Dr. Jetmore brilliantly melds universal concepts of ethical behavior with real-world scenarios, then challenges you with provocative questions that help you grasp the nuances of right, wrong and the gray ...more detail


    Police Officer Examination Preparation Guide

    $ 18.95
    by: Larry F. Jetmore, Ph.D., Capt. Hartford CT PD (Ret.)
    Softcover, 8 _ x 11, 308 pgs


    Description:

    Ever been asked for advice on becoming an officer? Know of someone who's interested ... maybe even your son or daughter? If so, this guide will achieve two crucial goals: first, ensuring that he or she really has the knowledge it takes to be a safe and effective officer and second, dramatically increasing his or her odds of reaching the admirable goal of standing behind a badge. Aspiring officers will ...more detail


    Police Officer's Response Guide To Crimes/Incidents In Progress: A Field Manual

    $ 39.95
    by: Nate Tanguay
    Softcover, Spiral Bound, 8 _ x 11


    Description:

    Diverse, thorough and ready for immediate field use! Noted author and long-time Connecticut P.O.S.T. Academy Criminal Law Instructor Nate Tanguay shares expert insight into safe, effective response strategies for more than 60 different calls including hit-and-runs, assaults, suicides, riots, rape/sexual assaults, gunshot/stab wounds, kidnappings, hostage situations, domestic violence, drunk drivers, gangs, armed suspects...you name it, it's here! Valuable guidance for navigating virtually any call, from initial response and tactical safety ...more detail


    A Practical Career Guide for Criminal Justice Professionals

    $ 19.95
    by: Michael Carpenter and Roger Fulton
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 202 pgs


    Description:

    One of the keys to achieving success is to know to how to effectively pursue it. This is a realistic roadmap to professional satisfaction and success created by those who have "Been There"!

    Chapters include:

  • Working Towards Promotions
  • Career Development
  • Preparing for Promotional Exams ...more detail

  • Protect Your Life:A Health Handbook for Law Enforcement Professionals

    $ 34.95
    by: Dr. Davidson C. Umeh
    Softcover, 8 _" x 11", 250 pages, Workbook format


    Description:

    Serious threats are inherent to police work... contact with violent offenders, high-risk patrol duties, pursuit dangers or exposure to unstable individuals and scenarios. Something you may not realize is that the most dangerous threat to your well-being may be your own health! This thorough workbook-formatted guide helps you ensure that your body and mind are in top condition, prepared to rise to any challenge of the job or your personal ...more detail


    Proven Strategies for Effective Community Oriented Policing

    $ 16.95
    by: Lt. Steven L. Rogers
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 162 pgs


    Description:

    Bridge the gap between community and law enforcement!
    Learn:
    Management methods for improving community relations.
    Strategies for successfully engaging youth.
    Plans for leveraging patrol to increase positive relations and intelligence gathering.
    Considerations when handling diversity, tolerance anad hate crime issues.
    A great companion to 21st Century Policing by Lt. Rogers.
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    Real World Search and Seizure: A Street Handbook for Law Enforcement

    $ 14.95
    by: Matthew J. Medina
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 120 pgs


    Description:

    Written by Assistant State's Attorney, Matthew J. Medina, this thorough,
    easy to understand guide sheds case-saving light on the principles of search
    and seizure law, from Terry Stops and pat downs to the nuances of 3rd party
    consent and issues surrounding the use of various information sources
    during warrant requests.
    Grab the Evidence You Need During
    Street Encounters . . . and MAKE IT STICK!
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    Safe Overseas Travel - Maximize your Enjoyment by Minimizing Risk

    $ 19.95
    by: Brian Johnson and Brian Kingshott
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 304 pgs


    Description:

    Whether traveling for business or pleasure, this guide, by two top security experts, is your passport to a safe, hassle-free trip!
    This book covers topics such as:
    Pre-trip safety planning.
    Protecting your health and possessions.
    Advice for air, ground and sea travel.
    Methods for calculating and managing regional risks...and more.
    Ready to use checklists and resource sheets to keep you organized and informed.
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    School Resource Officer

    $ 19.95
    by: Det. Mark Walerysiak
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 196 pages


    Description:

    School Resourse Officer is a short, fun, fasinating look into the world of police officers who are assigned to schools. This relatively new law enforcement postion is gaining popularity and acceptance at at feverish rate. A former SRO himself, the author depicts many experience and opinion regarding the job. He also takes the reader through the process of starting, adjusting to, and maintaining an effective SRO program.
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    Search and Seizure Law of NYS ** VOLUME 1** Street Encounters

    $ 12.95
    by: Lt. Michael D. Ranalli
    Softcover, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" 168 pages


    Description:

    Seize this opportunity to arm yourself with legal support for your evidence-gathering efforts! Grab the evidence you need during street encounters and make sure it sticks! Keys to building a solid, foundational understanding of the critical elements of NYS Search and Seizure Law. Expert guidance on pivotal search and seizure topics including:
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    Student Violence

    $ 8.95
    by: Terrance W. Hoffman
    Softcover, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", aprox 66 pages


    Description:

    Today's school administrators must be more than vaguely familiar with the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights. In a challenging environment, with increased youthful violence, administrators and educators must secure and maintain a setting for a fear-free learning. Knowledge and skillful use of the law are tools that can enable educators to achieve such an atmosphere.


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    Suicide By Cop: Inducing Officers to Shoot - Practical Direction for Recognition, Resolution and Recovery

    $ 24.95
    by: Vivian B. Lord
    Softcover, trim size 6"x9", 304 pages


    Description:

    Prepare to face one of law enforcement's worst scenarios: an armed subject who wants to be killed. Get a collection of in-depth analyses of real-world tactics that have successfully resolved suicide-by-cop (SbC) situations from leading experts on the subject. Also learn how to avoid the psychological devastation many cops suffer after SbC confrontations and train yourself to recognize early subject behavior that can flag suicidal potential. Plus you'll get essential ...more detail


    Tactical Attitude: Learn From Powerful Real-Life Experiences

    $ 12.95
    by: Phil L. Duran, Dennis Nasci
    Softcover, 6 x 9, 100 pgs


    Description:

    Want to survive? Then learn to think like it. From dedicating yourself to wearing body armor and committing to consistent crisis rehearsal to conditioning your body and mind to withstand an attack and living by a never-give-up, never-give-in motto, your attitude stands as one of the most important keys to ensuring you come home after every shift. A timeless favorite with officers nationwide, Tactical Attitude will have you thinking like ...more detail


    Terrorism Prevention and Response: The Definitive Law Enforcement Guide to Prepare for Terrorist Activity, 2nd Edition

    $ 16.95
    by: Cliff Mariani, NYPD (Ret.), James Mariani
    Softcover, 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", 288 pages


    Description:

    Expanded and Revised To Stay Current With New Terrorist Tactics and Threats!

    Used nationwide by agencies and officers of all levels, this counter-terrorism blockbuster is one of the most critical recent releases ever.

    • Learn to spot potential terrorists and targets
    • Recognize "tools of the terrorist trade"
    • Prepare your community for mass emrgency response
    • Facilitating priceless inter-agency information flow
    • Enlist help from unexpected community sources!

    Affordable, effective training against terrorist threats of all kinds!
    Free Emergency Pocket Reference Included!
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    Terrorism Response Handbook for Police Officers in New York State

    $ 9.95
    by: Cliff Mariani, NYPD (Ret.)
    Softcover, 4 1/2 x 7 1/4, 84 pages


    Description:

    Conveniently sized for easy carrying on patrol and designed specifically with the needs of New York State law enforcement personnel in mind.

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    Use Of Force: Expert Guidance for Decisive Force Response

    $ 14.95
    by: Brian A. Kinnaird
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 162 pages


    Description:

    Indecision and Hesitation Can Be Fatal. Are You Mentally Prepared To Use Force Fast? The legal right to apply force, deadly if necessary, is the most powerful option imaginable. Are you ready to use it without hesitation and exposure to liability? This book helps guarantee that you are. Filled with answers to the myriad of questions that surface just prior to and following a force decision, from the degree of ...more detail


    The Verbal Judo Way of Leadership: Empowering the thin blue line from the inside up

    $ 21.95
    by: Dr. George Thompson, Sgt. 1st Class Gregory Walker
    Softcover, 6 X 9, approx 200 pages


    Description:

    From the founder of the renown Verbal Judo Institute! What you say and how you say it critically impacts the outcome of your contact with people... be it individuals on the street or officers in your agency.
    *Discover the linguistic structures and strategies that made "Verbal Judo" so popular!
    * Learn to apply both the art and science of using words and phrases to lead, persuade, clarify, diffuse... and generally navigate ...more detail


    A Proactive Law Enforcement Guide to the War on Terror Pocket Guide

    $ 9.95
    by: Lou Savelli
    Softcover, 5 1/2 x 4 1/4, 120 pages


    Description:

    An excellent addition to Looseleaf's Terrorism Prevention and Response book by Cliff Mariani!

    Packed with valuable counter-terror intelligence presented in a quick-hit format.

    Topics include:

  • Suggestions for enforcement counter-terror tools officers should carry
  • Tips for spotting out-of-the-ordinary people and situations that can indicate trouble
  • Insight into identifying fake documentation
  • Terrorist investigation strategies
  • Exploration of the killer terrorist mind-set
  • Domestic terrorist groups.

    This counter-terrorism ...more detail


  • War Stories: Behind the Silver and Gold Shields

    $ 21.95
    by: Thomas J. Ward, NYC DOC Asst. Comm. (Ret.)
    Softcover, 6" x 9", 208 pages


    Description:

    Belly up, kick back and let the choir practice begin! Tom Ward made the impressive yet rocky climb from brighteyed rookie street cop to seasoned DOC Asst. Commissioner. Along the way he saw--and learned--a lot! Raw, uproarious, insightful and profound, this highly entertaining, often gripping page-turner is hard to put down. Whether you're a rookie, retiree or just thinking about joining the ranks, this is a sure bet for a ...more detail


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