Countering an ambush takes a combined/actioned skill set on the part of the law enforcement officer. They need to be proficient in weapon skills, possess situational awareness, direct effective fire while in various positions, and be competent in reading and recognizing appropriate terrain that provides effective cover.

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Defensive Tactics (DT) instructors are often caught between a lot of rocks and hard places. Typically possessing A-type personalities, many DT instructors are so passionate about what they do that it often turns into a labour of love. From putting in the extra hours to improving lesson plans, organizing the training gear and proposing ideas to upper management to enhance the training program, it’s what we do.

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You are the first officer at the scene of a serious vehicle crash and you suspect one of the damaged vehicles is a hybrid or fully electric vehicle. There may be people still inside and bystanders milling about. What is the first thing you do?