Heat (1995) film Trivia with Pacino and DeNiro
Rather than dubbing in the gunshots during the bank robbery shoot-out, Michael Mann had microphones carefully placed around the set so that the audio could be captured live. This added…
Royal Arms SF-DI and SF-DF Civilian Legal Flash Bangs
Royal Arms SF-DF .22 Blank Firing Flash Bang Simulator The noise flash diversionary device (NFDD), also commonly referred to as a flash sound diversionary device (FSDD), diversionary device, flash grenade…
Miami Vice – A Timeless Blend of Style and Substance
The television series called Miami Vice took the world by storm in the 1980s, for many reasons. Today, it continues to captivate audiences with its unique blend of stylish visuals,…
The History of the LAPD SWAT team
Close Quarters Battle (CQB) tactics are a vital component of modern warfare and law enforcement operations. The roots of these tactics can be traced back to the intense combat environments…
Adam-12 Last of the Righteous Cop TV shows
I’ve taken to watching Adam-12 in the late evenings when my wife and I gather on the sofa before bedtime. She uses cop shows to fall asleep. I get to…
The History of Denim Blue Jeans: From Workwear to Fashion Icon and how to avoid a bad fit
Denim blue jeans are likely found in wardrobes all over the world. What began as durable workwear for laborers and miners in the 19th century transformed into a fashion statement…
The End of Failing Shooters: NLEFIA’s Remedial Training and Coaching Specialist
Marksmanship is a critical component of Police use of force training. Coaching new shooters and keeping serving officers sharp is an on-going challenge for firearms instructors. Most firearms instructor certification…
Crisis Theory and Equilibrium
Dr. Stephen R. Band entered on duty as a special agent of the FBI on December, 1983 and retired from the FBI on July 01, 2005. His 22-year career with…
LA POLICE GEAR Back Up Light Weight Flannel
Just got the new flannel called Fugitive Green from LA Police Gear (LAPG), and I’ve been wearing it for a 3 weeks. So far so good. I’ve been happy with…
COMBATIVES Ep 3 | Spotter Up Combatives
Army Combatives creator Matt Larsen, Shivworks founder Craig Douglas, and SOCP creator Greg Thompson join John Valentine to discuss modern combatives for military, police, and civilian training along with how…