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[Video] Tactical Moment, Episode 1: “Proper Handgun Grip”

[Video] Tactical Moment, Episode 1: “Proper Handgun Grip”

0 Comments May 21, 2012

Pursuit Magazine readers: You’ve asked for more practical advice and articles related to firearms and we’re delivering! “Guns and Tactics magazine and InSights Training Center give some easy to remember and practical pistol shooting advice while showcasing our newest shooting bay!” In this brand new series and very first episode of “Tactical Moment” featuring John Holschen from [...]

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Body Armor and Protective Clothing

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Body Armor and Protective Clothing

0 Comments March 8, 2012

Body armor is an item or piece of clothing that is designed to protect the wearer against a variety of attacks. They can be made to stop different types of threats, such as bullets, knives and needles, or a combination of different attacks. There are two types of body armor – soft body armor, which [...]

Protecting Celebrities – Understanding the Anti-Paparazzi Law in California

Protecting Celebrities – Understanding the Anti-Paparazzi Law in California

2 Comments August 2, 2011

Assembly Bill 2479 made changes to California Civil Code Section 1708.8, which embodies California’s “anti-paparazzi” legislation. These changes included a criminal law that prohibits the act to interfere with the driver of a vehicle, to willfully follow another vehicle too closely, or commit reckless driving in pursuit of “any visual image, sound recording or other [...]

The Psychology of Kidnapping and Abduction

The Psychology of Kidnapping and Abduction

6 Comments July 11, 2011

I was startled to read that in 2010 the United States was ranked sixth in the world for “kidnapping-for-ransom” crimes according to the available statistics (after Columbia, Italy, Lebanon, Peru, and the Philippines).  In June 2010, Senator John McCain stated that Phoenix, Arizona was the “Kidnapping Capital of America.” With 370 cases in 2010, Phoenix [...]

Visual Screening for Concealed Handguns, Firearms and Weapons

Visual Screening for Concealed Handguns, Firearms and Weapons

4 Comments April 26, 2010

Bail enforcement agents often face dangerous situations in the performance of their work; there is no doubt that the greatest risk comes from concealed weapons and firearms in the possession of those who would do us harm.  The reality of our work is that there are evil people out there who will kill us if [...]

Derailed by Details? Memory Tips for the Long Haul

Derailed by Details? Memory Tips for the Long Haul

0 Comments July 31, 2009

It can happen at the worst time. You’ll be knee-deep in a day with contacts, cases and paperwork. Then a sick feeling surfaces from within. “What did I forget?” you ask yourself. “What am I missing?” Your eyes look up at the clock and then down at the papers in front of you. The missing [...]

Developing Your Own Powers of Observation

Developing Your Own Powers of Observation

0 Comments July 27, 2009

The power of observation is simply the ability to see clearly, retain, and then record your observations accurately. Proper use of this basic principle in all investigative processes not only helps develop solutions to difficult questions, but it teaches investigators who use it to reason analytically in each step of their investigation. Skip tracers must [...]

Preventing and Treating Dog Bites While on Assignment

Preventing and Treating Dog Bites While on Assignment

4 Comments July 27, 2009

While on assignment, whether you are an investigator, process server, on a repossession job or enforcing bail, it is not uncommon to have a less-than-pleasant encounter with “man’s best friend.” Just last week I was serving some documents at a residence and I was greeted in the yard by a very large pit bull… lucky [...]