TASER Fails to Subdue Armed Suspect

This analysis from Active Self Protection breaks down a critical incident involving a knife-wielding suspect in New Orleans. Experts John Correia and Mike Willever discuss tactical considerations like maintaining distance, assessing suspect mobility, and the appropriate use of force, including less-lethal options. The video also highlights crucial post-incident medical procedures, specifically the application of a tourniquet for severe bleeding, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based training for law enforcement.

This video captures a critical moment where a police officer draws their handgun in response to a perceived threat during a traffic stop. The footage highlights the rapid escalation of a situation and the importance of officer training and decision-making under pressure. It serves as a visual reminder of the dynamic nature of law enforcement encounters.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a critical incident where a shoplifting suspect escalated to violence, leading to an officer-involved shooting. It highlights the importance of situational awareness in transitional spaces like Walmart, the legal standards for use of deadly force against fleeing felons (citing Graham v. Connor and Tennessee v. Garner), and the tactical considerations for law enforcement when facing an armed and dangerous suspect. The analysis emphasizes the irrationality of escalating a minor offense into a life-threatening situation.

This analysis from Active Self Protection, featuring insights from John Correia and Mike Willever, breaks down a critical incident involving Casper, WY officers. It highlights the complexities of domestic dispute calls, the challenges of de-escalation with intoxicated and armed subjects, and the rapid escalation leading to a use-of-force incident. The debrief emphasizes the 'no-win' scenarios officers can face and discusses potential alternative strategies.

This analysis, presented by experts John Correia and Mike Willever of Active Self Protection, dissects a critical incident in Aurora, Illinois. It examines the failure of less-lethal force (pepper balls) when confronted with a knife-wielding suspect, highlighting tactical errors in de-escalation and the importance of understanding principles like the Tueller Principle. The video critiques the premature use of less-lethal options and the subsequent escalation leading to lethal force.

This video from Active Self Protection analyzes a Phoenix PD response to a hatchet-wielding suspect at an IHOP. It details the deployment of a 40mm less-lethal launcher and subsequent lethal force engagement with a patrol carbine. The analysis highlights the importance of understanding distance perception with bodycams and the limitations of less-lethal options against determined threats.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring analysis by John Correia, showcases a critical home defense scenario. A resident, who had owned her firearm for less than 24 hours, successfully intervened in a home invasion by neutralizing an intoxicated intruder. The incident underscores the importance of preparedness and the effective use of a firearm in a life-threatening situation.

This video showcases a 73-year-old jewelry store owner successfully deterring five armed robbers by drawing a .38 caliber revolver. The incident highlights the effectiveness of a firearm as a deterrent, as no shots were fired and the suspects fled immediately. The owner's actions and subsequent message emphasize the importance of self-defense preparedness for business owners. Expert analysis from Active Self Protection underscores the tactical implications of such encounters.

This expert guide from John Correia of Active Self Protection breaks down a self-defense incident, emphasizing the critical roles of Verbal Judo, maintaining distance, and establishing a defensive fence. It details how to use head and neck control for takedowns and ground control, offering practical insights for enhancing personal safety through evidence-based defensive training.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes a self-defense incident where a store owner successfully countered an armed robbery. It details the critical moments of a counter-ambush, disarming the assailant, and emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and tactical advantage. The analysis highlights key defensive principles and warns against unnecessary re-engagement after a threat is neutralized.