I think I should add that perhaps I find myself hyper vigilant in the subtle signs of body language and facial expressions, even the perspiration on a person, where their eyes focus, due to having been kidnapped in my early twenties, with two years and help of LE to escape, which I've made mention of in this blog post before.
Yes part is instinct, but having the actual correct training with real life scenarios and practice drills in the environment mentioned, is needed. And perfect.
I'm sure FR's learn from on the job experiences, but this FOCUS Program I have to say again is INVALUABLE. As is the Leaderahip Program.
It breaks my heart when FR's and their Family, a Community experiences trauma of any sort and this training will prevent injury and loss.
As a non–FR, I have always wondered why I've heard of Officers injured, or worse in the Line-of-Duty in seemingly "every day" interactions with people, such as pulling people over for traffic related events.
A friend who was a Trooper many years before a serious non-work related injury had him transition to Nursing School of all things, taught me to always keep my hands on the steering wheel if I was ever pulled over for speeding (hasn't happened LOL) and why — because it's where an Officer is extremely vulnerable.
Now I understand from this article it is also because Officers have not been trained to be OFFENSIVE versus defensive in human (and animal) behavioral nuances, even ones they could glean from someone's reflection of movements in rearview and side mirrors, as they approach a vehicle from behind (likely one area many are currently hyper vigilant) affecting so many areas.
This training should be required for every type and branch of Law Enforcement. It even should be annual training IMO
It will save lives. Not just of Officers and other FR's such as Firemen and Paramedics, but citizens too.
May God continue to bless the work of your hands and mind, open doors of opportunity, and more.
I think I should add that perhaps I find myself hyper vigilant in the subtle signs of body language and facial expressions, even the perspiration on a person, where their eyes focus, due to having been kidnapped in my early twenties, with two years and help of LE to escape, which I've made mention of in this blog post before.
Yes part is instinct, but having the actual correct training with real life scenarios and practice drills in the environment mentioned, is needed. And perfect.
I'm sure FR's learn from on the job experiences, but this FOCUS Program I have to say again is INVALUABLE. As is the Leaderahip Program.
It breaks my heart when FR's and their Family, a Community experiences trauma of any sort and this training will prevent injury and loss.
Praying always
God bless you all
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Wow.
As a non–FR, I have always wondered why I've heard of Officers injured, or worse in the Line-of-Duty in seemingly "every day" interactions with people, such as pulling people over for traffic related events.
A friend who was a Trooper many years before a serious non-work related injury had him transition to Nursing School of all things, taught me to always keep my hands on the steering wheel if I was ever pulled over for speeding (hasn't happened LOL) and why — because it's where an Officer is extremely vulnerable.
Now I understand from this article it is also because Officers have not been trained to be OFFENSIVE versus defensive in human (and animal) behavioral nuances, even ones they could glean from someone's reflection of movements in rearview and side mirrors, as they approach a vehicle from behind (likely one area many are currently hyper vigilant) affecting so many areas.
This training should be required for every type and branch of Law Enforcement. It even should be annual training IMO
It will save lives. Not just of Officers and other FR's such as Firemen and Paramedics, but citizens too.
May God continue to bless the work of your hands and mind, open doors of opportunity, and more.
🙏🏼💙🤍❤️🇺🇸
Excited to join you and Travis for this life saving event