The Tactical Tango and Psychological Ambush... a Lost Art by Ayman Kafel A few years ago, I investigated a credit card theft. The defendant, call him "Mr. Big," worked as a mechanic for a family-owned car dealership. The victim, call him "Mr. Cars," reported that he thought his mechanic, Mr. Big, stole his credit card. Mr. Cars provided me a credit card statement of the … [Read more...]
Police Training Must Include Stress Inoculation: “Everyone Has a Plan ‘Til They Get Punched in the Face”
Police Training Must Include Stress Inoculation: "Everyone Has a Plan 'Til They Get Punched in the Face" by Ayman Kafel I was born in Monrovia, Liberia in the early '80s. I remember so much about it. The beaches, the muddy roads, the wildlife in the jungles, my father's job, where we lived, and I remember when Charles Taylor took over and war broke out. I saw a soldier jump … [Read more...]
Tactical Regret
Tactical Regret by Nick Perna “A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once”. William Shakespeare I’ve had a lot of interesting jobs in the tactical world. The common denominators for these gigs were the fact that they were hard, dangerous and the pay sucked. So, when a guy offered me $30 an hour to babysit some … [Read more...]
The Death of the Modern-Day Warrior
The Death of the Modern-Day Warrior by Ayman Kafel There is such a massive disconnect between the warrior class and the civilian class in the modern world. Yes, I did say warrior class. I do believe that there is a warrior class. The warrior class is a small group of the modern population. They are your service members, 1st responders, and certain other professions. In … [Read more...]
Cops Have Been Screaming for Criminal Justice Reform
Cops Have Been Screaming for Criminal Justice Reform by Ayman Kafel Criminal Justice Reform has been a topic of discussion and outright anger by many law enforcement agencies. We've had officers killed by individuals who should not be out of jail. We've victims of domestic violence get hurt again by their abuser because they were let out early More recently, due to … [Read more...]
Reality of the Job
Reality of the Job by Ayman Kafel Every door I knock on is mostly bad news Most cars I stop, I don’t plan on giving a ticket It’s either to tell them to slow down or tell them their taillight is out When I go order a meal I try to go to places where I see my food being made When I eat, my back is to the wall Head on a swivel, Is my food poisoned? Spit on? Was … [Read more...]
Command Presence Plus Situational Awareness = Controlled Chaos
Command Presence Plus Situational Awareness = Controlled Chaos by Ayman Kafel "Command presence" is discussed on day 1 of the police academy and stays with the officer for the rest of his or her career. Does this mean the officer is taught to be an asshole? Is the officer taught that they are better than everyone else? Command presence refers to when an officer enters … [Read more...]
The Oath: A Warrior’s Core Belief
The Oath: A Warrior's Core Belief by Ayman Kafel When you listen to the National Anthem, do you get tingles that run up your spine? When you see someone in need, do you help? Is there something deep in your core? For us, who raised our right hand and swore the oath, we believe in the oath, and that it is worth dying for: "I, (state your name), do solemnly swear that I … [Read more...]
What Does “Defund the Police” Mean?
What Does "Defund the Police" Mean? by Kevin Wilson Chances are, you've heard the cries to defund the police by now. It's become one of the central demands of the protests, and at a time when the public trust in police is at an all-time low, it's no wonder that this particular rallying cry took off. It's short, punchy, easy to remember, and brings to mind immediate action. … [Read more...]
Criminal Justice Reform is Coming, Help Steer It in a Constructive Direction
Criminal Justice Reform is Coming, Help Steer It in a Constructive Direction by Kevin Wilson I went back and forth on whether or not to write this piece, for two reasons. Firstly, I’m just tired. I mean, I’ve not slept regularly in ages, we’re in the middle of a move, and this whole freaking year is wearing on me. Secondly, I figured the point would be self-evident. That … [Read more...]
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