Florida Officer Shows Why All LEOs Need Empty-Handed Skills
This analysis, presented by John Correia of Active Self Protection, breaks down a law enforcement encounter in Volusia County, Florida, where a suspect escalated from passive to active resistance, ultimately escaping in a vehicle. Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, emphasizes the critical need for advanced empty-handed skills for patrol officers and discusses the legal nuances of resistance levels and the appropriate use-of-force continuum. The video highlights the importance of specialized training like BJJ or Judo for officers facing physical confrontations.











