damn son, 3 extra mags ? im a police officer from germany and in my state we have just the mag in our gun. if something big goes down here, were basically fucked with just 13 rounds on us.
+Gubby-SL Funny thing about that....it isn't very funny. That sucks. I have a friend who was carrying a 16rnd .40 on his way to k9 training and got in the middle of a gunfight on the highway. His gun went dry and he ended up taking a round in his leg. Could have been much worse. After that I stopped carrying subcompact guns to training and court. I understand the social issues with having police armed up in Europe but limiting a man to one pistol and one mag and then asking him to go into situations that will put him at risk of getting into a shootout seems really irresponsible. Three mag carriers are becoming increasingly popular in the US. If the look of the magazines bothers people I don't see why they wouldn't let you just keep a spare in a pocket. P99 mags aren't that big.
i'm just going to wait until i get my life employment (means that they can't fire me unless i get a prison sentence over 1 year, which is pretty hard in germany anyway) and then i'm going to put some spare mags in my bag pack i mean we're not even allowed to carry tasers complete bullshit
First off, thanks for everything you do. We are blessed to have people like you. I just really wanted to say I really appreciate all these videos. I watch every single one and they all have such good information and experience. Also, as a video idea, you could explain the application of a tourniquet as well. Thanks again!!
awesome video! I'm in my final semester of my police science program and your videos have helped me so much in preparing for what i might encounter after starting at a department. Thanks for the info and keep making videos!
Been LEO for almost 3 years. Now a school resource officer. I just happened to stumble onto your channel. So far I am really enjoying your videos. I always like seeing different ways of doing things. Helps me learn...trial and error. Keep up the good work on your channel.
Yeah its been amazing. It's a great school, and the kids are greater. Obviously a few bad apples, but it happens. You really see a whole new side to law enforcement, and can make a difference with the kids early on.
Talking about lack of belt real estate, I did gear sales for a while and one of my favorite customers was this tiny little pixie of a woman. She was mid-40's or so, really slender, but hard as a rock. Sergeant-major in the air force and retired, then went in full time as a police officer. She was in the store on the regular because she was just so tiny that her gear and to be special ordered. I was utterly shocked when we get the PO to get her a thigh holster. That department was VERY static when it came to things like that and very strict on what you could put on the belt, but her waist was so slender that it was just impossible to put all the kit on it. They let her wear that thigh holster (safariland, same rig they bought for SWAT) and it sorted out all her belt issues. Still have no idea how someone so slender could be so strong, but I would've been perfectly happy to have her respond in a bad situation, tiny or not.
BulvaiHammersson external carriers solve a lot of those problems . Here on the west coast external carriers are widely used . Only thing I really carry on my belt is my drop leg , cell holder , cuff , silent key . Everything else goes on the external . Externals really help in the heat to .
As i see that you have 3 spare magazines attached to your belt i need to tell you how my country thinks about spare magazines. I am from Germany and right now, there is a big discussion about whether or not our federal police service officers should carry a 2nd magazine. And by that i dont mean a 2nd spare noooooo, they are discussing for real if a officer should have more magazines than the one allready in his sidearm.... Ridiculous, isnt it?!
+Hans Hansen I'll say this about spare mags. A friend of mine was in a training class one day. On his way home in a marked car he ended up in the right place at the right time and caught up with a group of bank robbers who all happened to be in the same car. Long story short, he didn't have any extra ammo and ended up hiding behind his car with his 16+1 round gun at slide lock. Luckily more cops showed up. Lots of guys around here started carrying a little more ammo after that. A nearby agency also had a cop who let off over forty rounds, expending three full magazines, when he was pinned down be an offender in a traffic stop. He ended up, thankfully, being saved by other responding officers who entered the fight and brought him a long gun. Patrolmen don't regularly go around shooting hostage takers or entering active shooting environments, but when those situations do happen 99.9% of the time it is a patrolmen who settles it long before the "pros" get there. I don't know about you but if the bank I was in got robbed or my family member was held hostage I'd want the patrolmen on the street to have the tools and knowledge to settle the issue up front instead of being forced to wait hours for a specialist unit, adding time for the bad guy hurt people.
free field training you are completely right but here in Germany bureaucracy is a bit** and if politicians decide that you are not allowed to carry spares, you are stuck with this order :-( Our officers would like to carry at least 1 to 2 spare magazines, but they cant, cause they get in serious trouble if they act against orders
+Hans Hansen yeah, it is like that everywhere. Nothing you can do about it except talk sence to people and point out instances where it has caused problems.
yeah..the problem is, here in Germany, so many people are against guns. Did you know, that here in Germany the police is killing so many people in a year like in New York City cops are killing crooks per day? The problem is, that many illegal guns are in germany, but everyone is talking about forbidding guns for legal owners who have to do safety checks, and have so many restrictions. they even wanna forbid semi-auto guns now.
You say you're a small guy, just how small? I'm currently 16 years old, 5'6, I've been wanting to become a police officer ever since I knew what they were. My height kind of lowers my confidence in following my dreams, not sure if I'll grow anymore.
This is exactly the setup I would use, and plan to if and when I get into law enforcement; so well thought out. I would love to have you as my FTO haha. It does seem to me that there are a lot of law enforcement officers that don't put any thought into their duty belts or seek out further training after the academy, such as martial arts or defensive shooting classes?
+Christopher Koontz Well, I can tell you that there are a million different ways to skin the cat out there especially when it comes to setting up gear. Some people take their work seriously and some choose not to. That's true in any profession.
I'm waiting for my psych results and my academy invitation with CHP. I daydream about serving and being on patrol. I can't imagine the joy and the smile on my face when I finally set up my belt. Thanks for the video and the insight.
+Jay G Good luck to you. that is an exciting time in your career. But, I hate to break it to you, setting these things up ends up being a colossal pain in the ass. You start off all "I'm going to make the best duty rig ever" and end up all "F****** piece of s***! Slide over the god d***** tab already! I swear to god, if I have to thread and rethread this same cuff holder again..."
+Jay G Oh, yeah. The first time you have to take the whole thing apart to slide some item in the middle, or worse, on the buckle end of a traditional Sam brown belt is a royal pain.
+free field training just received my academy invitation! I'm extremely excited. I know I'll find myself on your channel often looking for valuable tips.
As an old guy who retired in ‘97 after 30 years and am blown away by the amount of gear cops carry around daily. I know I’m dating myself but my duty belt had a revolver (later the Glock .40), 12 extra rounds in dump pouches, one set of cuffs and a baton. Early portable radios were so heavy that no one wanted to put it on the duty belt. I’m guessing lots of young cops will have back and hip problems after years of carrying all this stuff around.
Being a small guy myself I can appreciate being able to put stuff on your external carrier. However, I work in healthcare LE and due the hospital administration our regulations are much more stringent and explicit... nothing goes on the external carrier. Maybe someday they will allow us to put our radio or flashlight on the external carrier.
+Hugh Thomas Cropper dont get me wrong, I'd take federal HST's too. I'll add the glock to the list of topics. At this rate I'll never run out if ideas! Lol
+Paul Bardal it is my own. I prefer the 35 due to the longer sight radius, longer point shooting top surface, and better stock trigger. I prefer to keep my duty pistol as stock as possible. It is also the same overall length and weight as my g22 that I used previously with the same light mounted. I get something for nothing with the g35. Plus, who couldn't use an extra inch?
wow, impressive, never thought about what all goes into a duty belt. my great uncle was the Ky state police commissioner for almost 20 years untill he had a disagreement with the govenor paul patton. thank you for your service. his name was gary rose
+free field training how do you feel about clarino/ high gloss duty belts? I'm a police explorer, our department let's us use whatever duty belt we want. thanks for your bids!
+Najib Farah unless required I would advise against it strictly from a maintenance standpoint. They look great to start but are hell to keep looking good. I started off hating basketweave, and was required to use it at my PD. I've come to love it for its ability to hide damage. Ballistic nylon is cheap and light. For your purposes, that might be the way to go.
free field training that's definitely true, and the fact that I got this belt pretty cheap attests to that fact. I have a bianchi accumold elite in that finish and its pretty but I rarely have to put the belt on.
I agree with your dislike of your dept's caliber choice, but I'm impressed they issue a long slide competition model. I believe the long slide 5+ inch barreled models of pistols are perfect for LE I work in PA and had to purchase my duty gun, so I bought an M&P 9 Pro Series long slide.
+Marjah Marine I'm actually not required to use 40 and my department dosen't issue guns at all. What they do issue is ammo and the time I started we were using non bonded Remington golden sabre. (Pretty state of the art at the time in their defense) I had a choice between 9, 40, or 45 in a Glock, sig, Beretta, or hk. The 147 gr 9mm didn't work all to well. 45 had good performance but the guns at the time that took 45 were either too large for my hands or 8 round capacity. So, I got a 40 that got as much velocity as possible. The 180 gr golden sabre worked reasonably well and who couldn't use an extra inch? I've been quite pleased with the gun/ammo combo and at this point there is just no good reason to change. I've got about 30 G22/35 mags, four guns that take them, and several thousand rounds on hand. The pd provides all the training ammo I need. Even though a g34 with our new Winchester ranger 9mm would probably work just as well I'm not convinced it would work better.
Yeah I completely heard what you had said wrong now that I replay the video. I guess I was hearing what I wanted to hear, haha. The very best test ever done on pistol ammo was the one Lucky Gunner did. It's posted on their website. See how your ammo stacks up...
+Marjah Marine yeah, I've seen it, great testing for CCW pistols. He is running it all through short barrel pistols though. We are talking duty weapons. Still, non bonded 147gr 9mm tends to work like crap no matter what you put it in. I'll take any advantage I can get.
You said the 45s are to big for your hands. Have you looked at the Glock 21SF? That is what I carry working Security. It is a little better to deal with than the regular 21. But if you are happy with a 40 cal, stick with that. I carried both a Glock 23 and a 22 at various times, nothing wrong with either.
Ive never been a fan of chest rigs and external body armor in law enforcement but videos likes these and the added relief of stress on my hips is really making me consider it and my department just ok'd the use of navy blue vest just like yours starting in 2018
Okay thanks for the feedback my wife got me the cool cop air thing and its worked great with my internal armor you know about anyone whos used it with external armor?
Interesting to have your beton directly behind your service weapon. I earned extra pushups for that lol. I carry mines on the left to cross draw., I also carried my Taser, flashlight and radio on the left. I carry my magazine and Handcuff pouch on the right. My glove pouch is also in the small of my back.
+Angil Justice I'm kind of stuck with it behind my gun. I'm limited on space for stuff due to my size. I used to carry m baton crossdraw, but policy says the taser has to go there now. I'm sure you know how it is arguing with policy....
Nice video! Rigid cuffs are standard issue here in my area of the UK, they don't let Officers carry chainlink or folded handcuffs. We have the same Leatherman too, I can vouch for that being a very helpful and well made bit of kit!
+alex skelton Because folks have a hard time seeing past their own life and situation to understand how other people's requirements for an item might be different than theirs. Kind of like people who judge vehicles based on how fast they are or how much they can tow.
When that light goes out, you should upgrade to the hpl model... I swear by all my years, the throw and light it puts out is phenomenal. A little long, but it's worth it.
+Daniel Craig. H hopefully I can get a few more years out of it. I'd love to skip another generation of lights before I have to plunk down another couple hundred bucks.
I shared your duty belt video and we have talked briefly at roll call about duty belts in our court security section in Florida. A topic often forgotton. Good video. I just started my youtube training videos for corrections. Thanks for your work. Gary York Corruption Behind Bars
Hi, european LEO here. Nice video really. Here things are quite different i think... I won't even carry a back up gun while on duty (and i do have a G26 to carry off duty or while on plain clothing), only a Beretta 92fs with an extra mag. Might be we do never work alone like i sometimes see american cops doing (crazy stuff!) but however... No tasers here also, so the rest of my belt is for: radio, batton, gloves, folding knife, cuffs and led flashlight. In my bag: extra cuffs, full waterproof clothing, high visibility jacket, writing stuff... In car: big flashlights, rubber battons, kevlar heavy vests, 5.56 assault rifle (1 or 2...) , traffic signals, defensive sprays...
+Cayo Julio actually it is the norm in the vast overwhelming majority of places in the US for cops to work solo patrol. The major exceptions are with very large agencies and many of them also don't field tasers. It is always nice to hear from cops overseas. Stay safe over there....wherever there happens to be ;-)
+My Cold Dead Hands I'm glad I don't work there, sounds like an awful lot of work being that mean all the time. How am I supposed to flirt with the girl at dunkin doughnuts if I'm that busy terrorizing the community? Hey, feel free to slam that dislike button. TH-cam counts it as "engagement" just like likes and comments then drives more traffic to may content through suggesting my videos to more people. In fact, by commenting on this video you have helped a cop to make more money by reaching a larger audience! Isn't capitalism grand?
+free field training You've been quite cool here man. Let me ad just for the record that here in the EU/UE many national level police corps are officialy military at the same time; and that does not mean a loss of good relations or manners with the citizens. In fact some of the most liked (by the citizens) police corps in Europe are military. And I know that because i am in one of those and am military and LEO at the same time. Never been to a military mission in my career but could had happen.
being up north, i like to have 2 good quality pens (fisher cartridge) that won't freeze and one throw-away pen (gel pen) on me that i'll lend out to people and sometimes don't ask for back (i.e for people that i wouldn't want to touch their hands)
Awesome video! I have an idea for a video series you might find interesting: tell stories of scary calls you've been on share how you made it through the ordeal what you would have done differently if given the chance to and advice for fellow LEOS if they find themselves in a similar situation, it would give good advice to less experienced guys, allow the older guys a good word of advice and give citizens a whole new appreciation for what law enforcement deals with.
+interpol007 every time I use a drop leg holster it ends up shifting to everywhere but where I want it. Best spot I've ever had the taser is on my chest when I was in Swat.
friartuck, Seriously?? I served for 34 years as a police officer and I never needed to have a reminder, not even once, of what I took an oath to uphold. I taught Criminal Procedures as well and had constant on the job training on citizen's civil rights. But damn, I sure ran into a lot of "street lawyers" who thought they were the shit, (kind of remind me a lot of you, BTW) but in reality didn't know a damn thing. Just sayin'
i really, enjoy you're videos! i plan on joining the Police Cadet program, and i think what i learn here will benefit when i one day serve here in the Nation's Capital. thank you
free field training thank you, and i plan on supporting this channel. i think this channel, is very informative, accurate, and you touch, and capture every aspect of the job! this, is incredible work.
My first FTO always suggested you keep cash folded behind your badge instead of a quarter. Back i the day it was a $20; today I carry a $100, for those SHTF situations. Ever documented that anyone needed it? Probably not, but not a bad idea.
that's cool u actually work security and law enforcement u must really enjoy this type of work at the moment I work security and I enjoy it !!! I'm unarmed :( my edc just consist of a pr24 or asp baton pepper spray 2 pair of cuffs and a tactical knife I'm currently 19 years old my goal is to join LAPD or California Department Of Corrections!! keep up these videos I enjoy them !!!
+james channer I thought about getting a hood taser holster from safariland, but I really want to stay away from using the same locking mechanism for my taser and my pistol. The less confusion between the two the better.
I enjoyed this video and I agree I love my duty belt its been a few years but I rather still have my equipment on my hip instead of a chest rig. I used mine in patrol for a armed response company and when I worked high threat EP/psd
+free field training its strange I find myself using my duty belt more often to hold odds and ends and my old duty gunholster for open carry since I now live in Alabama. my duty belt holster is like my swiss army knife without cuffs or my baton collecting dust. I carry dump pouches, extra made and medical gear. my duty belt saved me wonders for 13 years and four months
Check out Tactical Tailor they make a tourniquet pouch. It’s cloth but you can attach it to your duty belt or MOLLE gear. It is less than $20 but totally worth it.
+Adam Surface all the pouches I use have to be basketweave per policy and I'm not going to spend money on something that I currently accomplish better for free.
I’m only 11 but, I’ve wanted to be a cop since I was 9. I have a duty belt and I like to watch your videos about your duty belt to get some ideas for mine. My question to anyone is do you think I should have more than one pair of handcuffs?
I just realized I forgot to write up how my belt is set up. As I've told you in previous comments I work as a public safety officer at a large trauma center in the Chicagoland area. With that comes strict guidelines. Three things to note... 1. We don't carry OC anymore. It's a contamination issue and we have found that threatening to use a taser is the same escalation of force that OC would fall under and way more effective. 2. We don't carry anything on our outer carriers. It doesn't fit the environment. 3. We are only approved to carry one set of cuffs and baton is optional, although the we still train on baton during the initial PPCT and yearly PPCT refresher every year. The administration hates cuffs and most of our hands on are with patient where physical control and then restraints is used anyways. All this aside we can set up our belts however we want and can add small things like key ring holders or use a different nylon belt or pouches. We are also authorized to carry any 9mm classified as a duty weapon (Glock, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, etc ) as long as we qualify with it initially and then twice per year thereafter. We also have to use a Level 3 retention holster. We do not carry a back up. My belt is as follows. Near the 1 o'clock is my double mag pouch sideways pointing toward my non dominant hand (left). At the 3ish o'clock is my duty weapon in a Safariland 7TS ALS/SLS Level 3 holster.. Glock 19. At the 4 o'clock is my 21" ASP baton with Hindi cap. I have nothing in between 5 and 7 o'clock except for two keepers and thats because I don't like things on my back and I prefer to keep weight off my back. At the 7 o'clock position is my flashlight. At the 8 o'clock position is my radio. At the 10 to 11 o'clock is my taser on a cross draw. Finally, up against the buckle as close to 12 o'clock as possible are my cuffs in an enclosed snap case (enclosed case is an administrative requirement). I don't carry a medical glove pouch, we use them way too often to keep putting them in and taking them out. I keep them in high supply in my left cargo pocket.
Sounds like a well thought out setup. It is worth pointing out though to anyone else who is reading this that while the threatened use of OC and Taser (as the gentleman above eludes to) are both the same level of force, the actual deployment of those less than lethal weapons are considered by the courts to be two quite different levels of force. OC (or pepper spray) has been used against passive resisters for decades. In my opinion that is really where OC shines. With a lower overall risk of injury to the offender than forcing them into cuffs, OC is a great option for the “I ain’t doing that, you gonna have to make me” crowd. It is a pain compliance tool that the courts roundly back as pretty much the minimum level of physical violence that one person can do to another. The Taser on the other hand, while having a low statistical risk of injury to the offender, is considered by the courts to be a higher use of force than OC and should not generally be used against passive resisters. Courts have recently considered Taser deployment a “significant use of force”. It is still yet to be seen what the long term implications on local law and policies is going to be as the civil suits in some cases are still on the fence. For more info check out Mattos v. Agarano.
Thanks for kinds words and great points made. In the security and LE field OC has its place, but I have found (as have most hospital security administrators) that in the healthcare environment empty hand pressure point control tactics are much more effective than OC. That being said, if the empty hand techniques fail we then escalate to "drive stun" with a taser. However, it's rare as the mere sight of a taser and a firearm or the verbal threat of a taser is usually psychologically effective enough in my environment. I will say this though, for now most courts recognize a taser and OC as nearly equal in regards to "drive stun" "Intermediate weapons" as outlined in the use force continuum. However, with the death rates increasing as a result of full taser probe deployment may very well may be reclassified as a deadly force use weapon, which I feel is a dangerous move since that will then open up the debate for use of a taser when facing a subject with a knife instead of a firearm.
+SirWhiteCrayon So far, only improper use of the taser has led to it being seen as "deadly force" by courts in very narrow circumstances. Such as tasing a man at the edge of a roof or any other environments where a reasonable person would believe that there is a high probability of a sudden fall (as is so often the result of probed taser deployment) resulting in death. (Swimming pools being another great example) Use of force has to be judged not just on the weapon, how it is deployed, and the outcome but on the totality of the circumstances involved from the perspective of a reasonable officer knowing only what that officer knew at the time of the force application. What would be proper and reasonable in a hallway of a hospital would not be so on the edge of a busy interstate highway and vice versa. Also, we can't know if a guy took three times the "usual" dose of cocaine and so is at a higher risk for heart attack. We can though see if the guy is 93 yoa. Reasonableness is the key. If you use only what force is necessary that will keep you out of most legal trouble. For once "you doin' to much" is a legitimate critique. The great thing, as you so well put, is that at least 90% of the time, in my experience, just the threat of the taser is enough to gain compliance. People who have never been hit with it have no fear of pepper spray and will mock you for threatening it. Anyone who has been tased, knows somone who was tased, or has even seen a video of a person being tased knows they want no part of it. Anyone who would advocate use of a taser against a knife if no lethal cover is also used is a fool or thinks knives work like on TV. Every year I see at least two or three people killed with knives. It is a terrible bloody, painful, violent way to go. The size of the knife dosent even matter. I saw a guy who got his face peeled off by an ex girlfriend with a eyebrow trimmer once. That is a knife less than half an inch long. Most people who don't work in an ER or the street have no idea the damage a knife can do. All you have to do is drop them off at a metro trauma center on a random fri-sat night to set them straight on using just a taser vs a knife. Heck you can Google "cop cut with knife" and see why.
Well put sir! I echo everything you wrote. I mentioned drive stun before and I said we use this method for compliance. It's almost always to the arm, such as an individual who won't let go of a wrist, hair or medical equipment and when open hand techniques have failed. That being said being non-sworn we walk a very fine line.
Obviously it’s been a long time since this video, but BladeTech makes and X26p holster in an alternate setup. Can’t say better or worse just different.
10-4...the only difference for us is that Class A is long sleeve with a tie, otherwise everything else is the same...brass belt keepers, buckle, snaps on all our pouches, collar brass, silver badge, whistle chain, name tag, marksmanship pin, LEO pin...sorry, did not mean to get off topic on your duty belt..lol
+Ron Schramm Brother, don't apologize. Every comment pushes this video up the suggested video index. You are helping me immensely. We used to wear all that on the street too. Except the whistle, that one gets me every time I see it lol. We still can if we want but, it just isn't practical for the policing we do anymore. It is a heavy traffic day if I get one stop in and a light domestic day if i only go to four of em. A very light day if there isn't a robbery or burglary in progress before lunch. The utilitarian uniform just makes more sence for us. I can't wait to retire and get a nice spit and polish job at a college, railroad, or zoo.
No OC spray (pepper spray)? I don't like the handcuff pouches you need to open the pouch.. I just use the ones that show the cuffs and all you do is pull on them in order to take them out. Get some Fenix flashlights, they have about 1000 lumens and are extremely good. Easy to use them and have a gun out, in order to clear a house, etc.
Try the streamlight stylus pro. Mine was 20.00 it's an led pen light that runs off two triple a batteries. It is 65 lumens runtime 7 hours beam 52 meters. It is durable I have edc it for 2 years now I've dropped it many times. I have ran over it and it has been abused. To find it just go onto Amazon or to academy and search for stream light stylus pro.
I found it on galls.com for $80 for steal with grey ratchet and black core and $90 for aluminum which is black on the ratchet and the core of the cuff.
Really like your video. Dreaming about becoming Law enforcement officer in the US but too bad doesn't have the citizen :/ but might go for Police explorer program during my University years :)
Can LEOs get in a fist fight to defend themselves? Or is it against a policy? Like, if you couldn't get to your baton or taser quick enough to use less-lethal force.
+Zach Carter Funny story about that...ahhh, nevermind. Yes, yes you can. That is called "hard hands" techniques and is usually written into use of force policies.
FFT, What's the different between the x26 and the x26 p, Also do you like the x2 that can shoot to cartridges at the same time without realoading or does your agency not use those. Dominick
+Dominick Brown We don't use the x2 , though I have played with one. I wish we had the second shot ability and I love the drive stun without having to pull the cartridges off. The x 26 and x26p differ in more subtle ways. The x26p is more solid state and so a bit more reliable after non use for a while. The x26 has a more positive safety. They both have essentially the same manual of arms though.
thanks, at my school we have a rescores officer which is just a police officer at the school and are agency palm desert police department and riverside couty sheriffs department carry the x2
+Ron Schramm We used to only have concealed vests. We tore many a shirt getting stars ripped off fighting with people. Getting dressed is much easier now too. No pinning doodads on!
+Durake I am indeed. Not much for the national council politics, but the traditional scouting program tought me more than I ever learned in school. I owe a great deal to my voulenteer leaders in scouting. So much so that I still voulenteer with the program occasionally when they need my skill set for a large event. I'll tell you this about making eagle. I have gotten more jobs and job interviews for gigs than I can count because I put that on my application/resume. One company hired me on the spot. I litteraly walked in, filled out an app got an interview immediately. The interview was one question "Are you really an Eagle Scout" I showed them my card and walked out with a job. Happened to me twice with two different companies in two different industries. Don't put it off. Get those blue cards and the project done. It pays.
+wedgie1 meet the local requirements and fill out the form. Generally, they are at least: Be 21 yoa A us citizen Have a driver's license Don't be a felon Read write and speak English fluently.
Yes exactly, I have taken a lot from your videos though. Before I started watching you I never carried a tourniquet, which now I realize how stupid that was.
Dig the knife, I like CRKT. Yours is one of their high carbon stainless steels. Something like 8Cr13MoV or 8Cr14MoV (easy to get that confused). I liked this video a lot, never framed my EDC from the mind of an officer. Was a knife dealer at one point though, and was curious what you thought about the KaBar LDK. They made it with the Tactical Defense Institute's suggestions in mind, the angle specifically at the angle of a Glock's grip or something like that...always heard some jurisdictions required certain characteristics in a defensive knife. No idea really though, that's usually just hype to help sell stuff in that industry. Just wondering...also, you might like the CRKT M21-SFG. Deploys on the draw out of the pocket, super quick folder. Kinda vicious for a civilian but could be a lifesaver for police. Thanks.
+joseph craver I like kabar, just not the trendy cool stuff as much. I used to carry a push knife back in the day a new boss put the kabosh on that. So, I got a .357 snub for the purpose and ditched the dedicated fighting knife. My buddy had a kabar tdi that he got away with carrying for a few years, but they got to him too "Not approved equipment". For me, the kabar worth having is "the kabar" as in the full sized fighting knife. I love that thing for heavy outdoor use. I've got a stacked leather one which is both beautiful and useful. I've got plenty of knives. (Some just for fun) I've found though that I use them for everyday tasks a whole lot and "tacticalness" very little. For duty I prefer a large stout folder that can do both things reasonably well. Most of the time the knives I use on duty are gifts from family or vendors I strike up conversations with. The CRKT was a gift from my wife. The leatherman wave was one of the few I bought to use at work. Expensive but well worth the money with how feature rich and compact it is. Back in my scouting days I was big into knives, now there are just too many varieties to keep track of.
+joseph craver I've never heard of grip angle on a knife being studied or particular towns having requirements for cops knives. Every place I've been the purpose built fixed blade defensive knives were something guys just carried and never told anyone about. I don't know of anywhere that issues or specs them out in policy. Not that that couldn't be a thing somewhere, I've just never seen it.
Two questions: 1: do you get free ammunition to practice with? 2: do you have to pay for all your equipment with your own money? (Knife flashlight etc)
oh i forgot please please do a video on the pens. i am a by law officer up in canada. sometimes its -30 here in the winter. most pens will not work. been trying to find a good pen that writes 24 7 as i give out 30 or more tickets a day.
+MrFoxracing19 I don't know about -30, thankfully it rarely gets that cold where I''m at. -10 happens frequently though and the pilot g2 or corner office brand gel ink pens haven't froze up on me yet. When push comes to shove i have a box of pencils in the car.
+MrFoxracing19 The video is shot. Now all I have to do is edit out all the cursing, ummm's, aaaah's, and piece it together to make a coherent point. Lol
We need to discuss the duty belt of a correctional officer. Right now I do have two videos on proper handcuffing techniques and Weapon’s retention. It’s a brief interview and then it goes to showcasing the techniques.
free field training This is the handcuffing technique video. First there is the interview then there is the video on how it’s done. th-cam.com/video/r20aSDI-67Y/w-d-xo.html
Our channels are very similar. I just focus more on corrections. But I have cover police topics as well. I work for praetorian digital (policeone/Correctionsone)
+Emily Smith that's pretty much it. Setting up a duty belt is kind of a trial-and-error affair. They tell you at the Academy kind of where to put things so you won't die but there's lots of personalization that goes on.
+Mason Fletcher Thanks. I know it probably doesn't make sense, but it is really hard to remember the names of things when speaking on video for twenty minutes straight. Then if you go to look it up you kick the camera tripod and can't splice it in properly. Gimping totally slipped my mind at the time.
damn son, 3 extra mags ?
im a police officer from germany and in my state we have just the mag in our gun.
if something big goes down here, were basically fucked with just 13 rounds on us.
+Gubby-SL Funny thing about that....it isn't very funny. That sucks. I have a friend who was carrying a 16rnd .40 on his way to k9 training and got in the middle of a gunfight on the highway. His gun went dry and he ended up taking a round in his leg. Could have been much worse. After that I stopped carrying subcompact guns to training and court.
I understand the social issues with having police armed up in Europe but limiting a man to one pistol and one mag and then asking him to go into situations that will put him at risk of getting into a shootout seems really irresponsible. Three mag carriers are becoming increasingly popular in the US. If the look of the magazines bothers people I don't see why they wouldn't let you just keep a spare in a pocket. P99 mags aren't that big.
+Gubby-SL I dare say in those circumstances I might just have a mag in my pocket and ask forgiveness after I made it through the fight.
i'm just going to wait until i get my life employment (means that they can't fire me unless i get a prison sentence over 1 year, which is pretty hard in germany anyway) and then i'm going to put some spare mags in my bag pack
i mean we're not even allowed to carry tasers
complete bullshit
+Gubby-SL at least you batons are kick ass
+Gubby-SL he's fine.it was a 25. Still a lesson learned. The guy who did it is...well it didn't turn out great for him.
First off, thanks for everything you do. We are blessed to have people like you.
I just really wanted to say I really appreciate all these videos. I watch every single one and they all have such good information and experience. Also, as a video idea, you could explain the application of a tourniquet as well. Thanks again!!
+NayokeHenji Thank you!
awesome video! I'm in my final semester of my police science program and your videos have helped me so much in preparing for what i might encounter after starting at a department. Thanks for the info and keep making videos!
+iTech TV thank you!
Been LEO for almost 3 years. Now a school resource officer. I just happened to stumble onto your channel. So far I am really enjoying your videos. I always like seeing different ways of doing things. Helps me learn...trial and error. Keep up the good work on your channel.
Sro is a good gig if you get the right school. You enjoying it?
Yeah its been amazing. It's a great school, and the kids are greater. Obviously a few bad apples, but it happens. You really see a whole new side to law enforcement, and can make a difference with the kids early on.
Talking about lack of belt real estate, I did gear sales for a while and one of my favorite customers was this tiny little pixie of a woman. She was mid-40's or so, really slender, but hard as a rock. Sergeant-major in the air force and retired, then went in full time as a police officer. She was in the store on the regular because she was just so tiny that her gear and to be special ordered. I was utterly shocked when we get the PO to get her a thigh holster. That department was VERY static when it came to things like that and very strict on what you could put on the belt, but her waist was so slender that it was just impossible to put all the kit on it. They let her wear that thigh holster (safariland, same rig they bought for SWAT) and it sorted out all her belt issues.
Still have no idea how someone so slender could be so strong, but I would've been perfectly happy to have her respond in a bad situation, tiny or not.
I met a chicago cop once who was so small she had to carry her radio on a strap like a hose dragger. lol
BulvaiHammersson as far as I know, there is no such thing as a seargent major in the Air Force.
BulvaiHammersson external carriers solve a lot of those problems . Here on the west coast external carriers are widely used . Only thing I really carry on my belt is my drop leg , cell holder , cuff , silent key . Everything else goes on the external . Externals really help in the heat to .
Steven M. He probably just means an E-9. Or he’s really old and remembers the days when the Air Force was a component of the regular army
One of the perks of being a slightly bigger guy....i can fit more items on my duty belt haha. Great video.
As i see that you have 3 spare magazines attached to your belt i need to tell you how my country thinks about spare magazines. I am from Germany and right now, there is a big discussion about whether or not our federal police service officers should carry a 2nd magazine. And by that i dont mean a 2nd spare noooooo, they are discussing for real if a officer should have more magazines than the one allready in his sidearm.... Ridiculous, isnt it?!
+Hans Hansen I'll say this about spare mags. A friend of mine was in a training class one day. On his way home in a marked car he ended up in the right place at the right time and caught up with a group of bank robbers who all happened to be in the same car.
Long story short, he didn't have any extra ammo and ended up hiding behind his car with his 16+1 round gun at slide lock. Luckily more cops showed up.
Lots of guys around here started carrying a little more ammo after that.
A nearby agency also had a cop who let off over forty rounds, expending three full magazines, when he was pinned down be an offender in a traffic stop. He ended up, thankfully, being saved by other responding officers who entered the fight and brought him a long gun.
Patrolmen don't regularly go around shooting hostage takers or entering active shooting environments, but when those situations do happen 99.9% of the time it is a patrolmen who settles it long before the "pros" get there.
I don't know about you but if the bank I was in got robbed or my family member was held hostage I'd want the patrolmen on the street to have the tools and knowledge to settle the issue up front instead of being forced to wait hours for a specialist unit, adding time for the bad guy hurt people.
free field training you are completely right but here in Germany bureaucracy is a bit** and if politicians decide that you are not allowed to carry spares, you are stuck with this order :-(
Our officers would like to carry at least 1 to 2 spare magazines, but they cant, cause they get in serious trouble if they act against orders
+Hans Hansen yeah, it is like that everywhere. Nothing you can do about it except talk sence to people and point out instances where it has caused problems.
yeah..the problem is, here in Germany, so many people are against guns.
Did you know, that here in Germany the police is killing so many people in a year like in New York City cops are killing crooks per day?
The problem is, that many illegal guns are in germany, but everyone is talking about forbidding guns for legal owners who have to do safety checks, and have so many restrictions.
they even wanna forbid semi-auto guns now.
+BeastGamingDE yeah, same thing here.
You say you're a small guy, just how small? I'm currently 16 years old, 5'6, I've been wanting to become a police officer ever since I knew what they were. My height kind of lowers my confidence in following my dreams, not sure if I'll grow anymore.
+Richard GrimesLSRP I am 5'02". Don't lose confidence, gain muscle mass.
Seeing this caused a spark somewhere inside. Thank you, I am currently training with a friend, nothing extreme, but a start.
+Richard GrimesLSRP 🍩☕👍
+MemoryDecipheR Idk, I know some pretty small Co's too. Lol
Richard GrimesLSRP I'm 5.4 my guy don't let you down alright
thanks for the info I'm a soon to be armed security guard be safe out there
+Exploring With Larry you do the same brother.
+free field training hey great video, what are the hours like as a cop? Also is there anything you could do part time?
+free field training and could you ever be called while off duty? Thank you
This is exactly the setup I would use, and plan to if and when I get into law enforcement; so well thought out. I would love to have you as my FTO haha. It does seem to me that there are a lot of law enforcement officers that don't put any thought into their duty belts or seek out further training after the academy, such as martial arts or defensive shooting classes?
+Christopher Koontz Well, I can tell you that there are a million different ways to skin the cat out there especially when it comes to setting up gear.
Some people take their work seriously and some choose not to. That's true in any profession.
Thank you for doing these! I'm applying to local departments now, so it's nice to get a head start on some FTO wisdom.
+Alexander Matthews it is my immense pleasure.
How did it go?
I'm waiting for my psych results and my academy invitation with CHP. I daydream about serving and being on patrol. I can't imagine the joy and the smile on my face when I finally set up my belt. Thanks for the video and the insight.
+Jay G Good luck to you. that is an exciting time in your career. But, I hate to break it to you, setting these things up ends up being a colossal pain in the ass. You start off all "I'm going to make the best duty rig ever" and end up all "F****** piece of s***! Slide over the god d***** tab already! I swear to god, if I have to thread and rethread this same cuff holder again..."
+free field training Thank you, sir. Haha I can only imagine the first time being fun, after that nothing but a pain.
+Jay G Oh, yeah. The first time you have to take the whole thing apart to slide some item in the middle, or worse, on the buckle end of a traditional Sam brown belt is a royal pain.
+free field training just received my academy invitation! I'm extremely excited. I know I'll find myself on your channel often looking for valuable tips.
+Jay G glad to help! Congrats!
As an old guy who retired in ‘97 after 30 years and am blown away by the amount of gear cops carry around daily. I know I’m dating myself but my duty belt had a revolver (later the Glock .40), 12 extra rounds in dump pouches, one set of cuffs and a baton. Early portable radios were so heavy that no one wanted to put it on the duty belt. I’m guessing lots of young cops will have back and hip problems after years of carrying all this stuff around.
Want to hear something extra fun? Other than the third spare magazine all of this stuff is currently required to be carried.
I recommend the SureFire G2X LE (Law Enforcement Edition) It has 400 lumens, very compac and useful.
Being a small guy myself I can appreciate being able to put stuff on your external carrier. However, I work in healthcare LE and due the hospital administration our regulations are much more stringent and explicit... nothing goes on the external carrier. Maybe someday they will allow us to put our radio or flashlight on the external carrier.
+SirWhiteCrayon yeah, but your badges are cooler.
not a police officer but work as a fugitive recovery agent love the gear videos thanks keep them coming. !!
+twin arrows survival Hey, glad you enjoy them!
You rock. I am an avid nursing student who might want to pursue a law enforcement career a little later in life. Keep making videos please!
+Mark Llamas Thank you!
+free field training all copper is a bit over rated, go with full copper jacket, also could u do a bit more on the gun?
+Hugh Thomas Cropper dont get me wrong, I'd take federal HST's too. I'll add the glock to the list of topics. At this rate I'll never run out if ideas! Lol
free field training Is that G35 issued or your own? If the latter, why did you choose that one over, say, the 22 or 23 (my,choice)?
+Paul Bardal it is my own. I prefer the 35 due to the longer sight radius, longer point shooting top surface, and better stock trigger. I prefer to keep my duty pistol as stock as possible. It is also the same overall length and weight as my g22 that I used previously with the same light mounted. I get something for nothing with the g35. Plus, who couldn't use an extra inch?
I hear you...we have a lot of decorative items on our uniforms...but, damn, KSP looks good!
+Ron Schramm Our class A's still look snappy, silver buttons and pins and all.
wow, impressive, never thought about what all goes into a duty belt. my great uncle was the Ky state police commissioner for almost 20 years untill he had a disagreement with the govenor paul patton. thank you for your service. his name was gary rose
+Justin Paige it is my pleasure. Glad you liked the video.
Could you do a video on experiences you've had with foot wear on the job? As in boots, ect.....
+boxocoffee Sure.
+free field training how do you feel about clarino/ high gloss duty belts? I'm a police explorer, our department let's us use whatever duty belt we want. thanks for your bids!
vids!
+Najib Farah unless required I would advise against it strictly from a maintenance standpoint. They look great to start but are hell to keep looking good.
I started off hating basketweave, and was required to use it at my PD. I've come to love it for its ability to hide damage.
Ballistic nylon is cheap and light. For your purposes, that might be the way to go.
free field training that's definitely true, and the fact that I got this belt pretty cheap attests to that fact. I have a bianchi accumold elite in that finish and its pretty but I rarely have to put the belt on.
I agree with your dislike of your dept's caliber choice, but I'm impressed they issue a long slide competition model. I believe the long slide 5+ inch barreled models of pistols are perfect for LE
I work in PA and had to purchase my duty gun, so I bought an M&P 9 Pro Series long slide.
+Marjah Marine I'm actually not required to use 40 and my department dosen't issue guns at all. What they do issue is ammo and the time I started we were using non bonded Remington golden sabre. (Pretty state of the art at the time in their defense) I had a choice between 9, 40, or 45 in a Glock, sig, Beretta, or hk. The 147 gr 9mm didn't work all to well. 45 had good performance but the guns at the time that took 45 were either too large for my hands or 8 round capacity. So, I got a 40 that got as much velocity as possible. The 180 gr golden sabre worked reasonably well and who couldn't use an extra inch? I've been quite pleased with the gun/ammo combo and at this point there is just no good reason to change. I've got about 30 G22/35 mags, four guns that take them, and several thousand rounds on hand. The pd provides all the training ammo I need. Even though a g34 with our new Winchester ranger 9mm would probably work just as well I'm not convinced it would work better.
Yeah I completely heard what you had said wrong now that I replay the video. I guess I was hearing what I wanted to hear, haha. The very best test ever done on pistol ammo was the one Lucky Gunner did. It's posted on their website. See how your ammo stacks up...
+Marjah Marine yeah, I've seen it, great testing for CCW pistols. He is running it all through short barrel pistols though. We are talking duty weapons. Still, non bonded 147gr 9mm tends to work like crap no matter what you put it in. I'll take any advantage I can get.
You said the 45s are to big for your hands. Have you looked at the Glock 21SF? That is what I carry working Security. It is a little better to deal with than the regular 21. But if you are happy with a 40 cal, stick with that. I carried both a Glock 23 and a 22 at various times, nothing wrong with either.
Ive never been a fan of chest rigs and external body armor in law enforcement but videos likes these and the added relief of stress on my hips is really making me consider it and my department just ok'd the use of navy blue vest just like yours starting in 2018
+Matthew Friske I really highly suggest giving it a try. If you do, make sure you get a vest with a mash liner. It helps immensely in the summer.
Okay thanks for the feedback my wife got me the cool cop air thing and its worked great with my internal armor you know about anyone whos used it with external armor?
+Matthew Friske Im nit familiar with them.
What kind of vest is that
Thanks I'm always looking for new ideas for my duty belt I am 9 yrs old and I wanna be a cop when a I grow up your videos have helped me
stg369 - there should always be a place to keep candy and a soda on your duty belt
God bless our law enforcement officers!!! They have one of the hardest jobs in America.
Interesting to have your beton directly behind your service weapon. I earned extra pushups for that lol. I carry mines on the left to cross draw., I also carried my Taser, flashlight and radio on the left. I carry my magazine and Handcuff pouch on the right. My glove pouch is also in the small of my back.
+Angil Justice I'm kind of stuck with it behind my gun. I'm limited on space for stuff due to my size. I used to carry m baton crossdraw, but policy says the taser has to go there now. I'm sure you know how it is arguing with policy....
Yeah, that's a deadened argument that may earn you some paper. Over learned a long time ago on Rome you do as the Romans do.
+Angil Justice Naw, more like chewed out. I been chewed out before. But, I pick my battles. Ya know what I mean?
Yup sure do, some of us learned the hard way lol
True that they do flex the hiatts rigid original are best for that purpose. Asp rigid foldable cuffs are best for in custody/court transport.
Nice video! Rigid cuffs are standard issue here in my area of the UK, they don't let Officers carry chainlink or folded handcuffs. We have the same Leatherman too, I can vouch for that being a very helpful and well made bit of kit!
+Rob Weaver I thought locking knives were a no no in the UK. Is there an exemption for police there? I honestly never thought about it.
Eagle scout here as well. Have been for 4 years now. Glad to meet another one of the 4%
I don't understand why people complain about the 40cal bc my dad Carries a 357 magnum sig saur p226 department issued
+alex skelton Because folks have a hard time seeing past their own life and situation to understand how other people's requirements for an item might be different than theirs. Kind of like people who judge vehicles based on how fast they are or how much they can tow.
yeah people cant just have or do something without needing to judge or change it
Alex S 357 Sig? Or 357 Magnum? I never heard of the Sig P226 coming in 357 mag? Would be a really cool gun though.
Well the sig p226 is not in 357 magnum it is in 9mm
+Bolfie B the p226 comes in 357 Sig, 9mm, and 40.
It feels nice and safe to have polices out. When im getting older i wanna be a police or work on hospital. Great video i will subscribe
+its me gusta Glad to have you!
Eagle Scout! I'm an Eagle myself, looking to go into L.E. when I graduate college next year. Be safe! Love the videos!
+Taylor Grillo good luck!
When that light goes out, you should upgrade to the hpl model... I swear by all my years, the throw and light it puts out is phenomenal. A little long, but it's worth it.
+Daniel Craig. H hopefully I can get a few more years out of it. I'd love to skip another generation of lights before I have to plunk down another couple hundred bucks.
I shared your duty belt video and we have talked briefly at roll call about duty belts in our court security section in Florida. A topic often forgotton. Good video. I just started my youtube training videos for corrections. Thanks for your work. Gary York Corruption Behind Bars
I just got a 5.11 double layer range belt for my unarmed security. Great belt.
+David DeBergh 5.11 makes some nice stuff.
Hi, european LEO here. Nice video really.
Here things are quite different i think... I won't even carry a back up gun while on duty (and i do have a G26 to carry off duty or while on plain clothing), only a Beretta 92fs with an extra mag. Might be we do never work alone like i sometimes see american cops doing (crazy stuff!) but however...
No tasers here also, so the rest of my belt is for: radio, batton, gloves, folding knife, cuffs and led flashlight. In my bag: extra cuffs, full waterproof clothing, high visibility jacket, writing stuff... In car: big flashlights, rubber battons, kevlar heavy vests, 5.56 assault rifle (1 or 2...) , traffic signals, defensive sprays...
+Cayo Julio actually it is the norm in the vast overwhelming majority of places in the US for cops to work solo patrol. The major exceptions are with very large agencies and many of them also don't field tasers. It is always nice to hear from cops overseas.
Stay safe over there....wherever there happens to be ;-)
+My Cold Dead Hands I'm glad I don't work there, sounds like an awful lot of work being that mean all the time. How am I supposed to flirt with the girl at dunkin doughnuts if I'm that busy terrorizing the community?
Hey, feel free to slam that dislike button. TH-cam counts it as "engagement" just like likes and comments then drives more traffic to may content through suggesting my videos to more people. In fact, by commenting on this video you have helped a cop to make more money by reaching a larger audience! Isn't capitalism grand?
+free field training You've been quite cool here man.
Let me ad just for the record that here in the EU/UE many national level police corps are officialy military at the same time; and that does not mean a loss of good relations or manners with the citizens. In fact some of the most liked (by the citizens) police corps in Europe are military.
And I know that because i am in one of those and am military and LEO at the same time. Never been to a military mission in my career but could had happen.
being up north, i like to have 2 good quality pens (fisher cartridge) that won't freeze and one throw-away pen (gel pen) on me that i'll lend out to people and sometimes don't ask for back (i.e for people that i wouldn't want to touch their hands)
+Jamarcus Jayqwellen damned good point.
Awesome video! I have an idea for a video series you might find interesting: tell stories of scary calls you've been on share how you made it through the ordeal what you would have done differently if given the chance to and advice for fellow LEOS if they find themselves in a similar situation, it would give good advice to less experienced guys, allow the older guys a good word of advice and give citizens a whole new appreciation for what law enforcement deals with.
+Dunewolf Jr. Gaming I'd bet work wouldn't think that was too cool, but I'll try to think if a way to squeeze it in. Glad you liked the vid!
+free field training that's a good point I didn't quite think that through to much lol. Regardless something to still pick your brain with.
+Dunewolf Jr. Gaming I appreciate the idea.
We're issued a safari land dropleg holster for our tasers. Saves a lot of room on your belt
+interpol007 every time I use a drop leg holster it ends up shifting to everywhere but where I want it. Best spot I've ever had the taser is on my chest when I was in Swat.
Thanks for the Leatherman wave blade opening tip.
You're missing a few things, but the most important should be a pocket constitution. It just helps you remember what you swore to uphold.
friartuck, Seriously?? I served for 34 years as a police officer and I never needed to have a reminder, not even once, of what I took an oath to uphold. I taught Criminal Procedures as well and had constant on the job training on citizen's civil rights. But damn, I sure ran into a lot of "street lawyers" who thought they were the shit, (kind of remind me a lot of you, BTW) but in reality didn't know a damn thing. Just sayin'
I really like this guys videos!
I am firefighter/captain/commander in the Fort Wayne Fire Department & I have my own duty belt for my firefighting stuff.
+Andrew Joseph Hasty I hope it isn't made mainly of plastics like mine.
i really, enjoy you're videos! i plan on joining the Police Cadet program, and i think what i learn here will benefit when i one day serve here in the Nation's Capital. thank you
+Rayshawn Parker Burnett It is my immense pleasure. Good luck on your journey!
free field training thank you, and i plan on supporting this channel. i think this channel, is very informative, accurate, and you touch, and capture every aspect of the job! this, is incredible work.
My first FTO always suggested you keep cash folded behind your badge instead of a quarter. Back i the day it was a $20; today I carry a $100, for those SHTF situations. Ever documented that anyone needed it? Probably not, but not a bad idea.
that's cool u actually work security and law enforcement u must really enjoy this type of work at the moment I work security and I enjoy it !!! I'm unarmed :( my edc just consist of a pr24 or asp baton pepper spray 2 pair of cuffs and a tactical knife I'm currently 19 years old my goal is to join LAPD or California Department Of Corrections!! keep up these videos I enjoy them !!!
+Michael Perez I do indeed. Good luck with your career aspirations and stay safe out there.
For another taser holster look at the gcode xst. Its a thumb break w/ a hood
+james channer I thought about getting a hood taser holster from safariland, but I really want to stay away from using the same locking mechanism for my taser and my pistol. The less confusion between the two the better.
FYI hair ties are also fantastic to keep your radio put if it is loos in the pouch
+Angil Justice Black hair ties are my go to fixer for all sorts of stuff: th-cam.com/video/7vFPyvrECV0/w-d-xo.html
I know, same here.
I enjoyed this video and I agree I love my duty belt its been a few years but I rather still have my equipment on my hip instead of a chest rig. I used mine in patrol for a armed response company and when I worked high threat EP/psd
+Dan Vein with my short legs stuff on the vest just runs on the steering wheel.
+free field training its strange I find myself using my duty belt more often to hold odds and ends and my old duty gunholster for open carry since I now live in Alabama. my duty belt holster is like my swiss army knife without cuffs or my baton collecting dust. I carry dump pouches, extra made and medical gear. my duty belt saved me wonders for 13 years and four months
+Dan Vein they do have a way of being great for carrying stuff. Regardless of what that stuff is.
Nothing wrong with 40 S&W yes they have improved 9mm bullet design and all that means is they have improved the .40s bullet design as well.
Love to hear those who used 9mm in service and LE still wanna use or go back to 9mm.
I dig the intro and good insights in your vids. It's interesting to see how another cop solves all these little problems. Sub'd
+J Eastham I'm glad you like 'em.
Check out Tactical Tailor they make a tourniquet pouch. It’s cloth but you can attach it to your duty belt or MOLLE gear. It is less than $20 but totally worth it.
+Adam Surface all the pouches I use have to be basketweave per policy and I'm not going to spend money on something that I currently accomplish better for free.
I’m only 11 but, I’ve wanted to be a cop since I was 9. I have a duty belt and I like to watch your videos about your duty belt to get some ideas for mine. My question to anyone is do you think I should have more than one pair of handcuffs?
focus on algebra kid
I just realized I forgot to write up how my belt is set up. As I've told you in previous comments I work as a public safety officer at a large trauma center in the Chicagoland area. With that comes strict guidelines. Three things to note... 1. We don't carry OC anymore. It's a contamination issue and we have found that threatening to use a taser is the same escalation of force that OC would fall under and way more effective. 2. We don't carry anything on our outer carriers. It doesn't fit the environment. 3. We are only approved to carry one set of cuffs and baton is optional, although the we still train on baton during the initial PPCT and yearly PPCT refresher every year. The administration hates cuffs and most of our hands on are with patient where physical control and then restraints is used anyways.
All this aside we can set up our belts however we want and can add small things like key ring holders or use a different nylon belt or pouches. We are also authorized to carry any 9mm classified as a duty weapon (Glock, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Beretta, etc ) as long as we qualify with it initially and then twice per year thereafter. We also have to use a Level 3 retention holster. We do not carry a back up.
My belt is as follows. Near the 1 o'clock is my double mag pouch sideways pointing toward my non dominant hand (left). At the 3ish o'clock is my duty weapon in a Safariland 7TS ALS/SLS Level 3 holster.. Glock 19. At the 4 o'clock is my 21" ASP baton with Hindi cap. I have nothing in between 5 and 7 o'clock except for two keepers and thats because I don't like things on my back and I prefer to keep weight off my back. At the 7 o'clock position is my flashlight. At the 8 o'clock position is my radio. At the 10 to 11 o'clock is my taser on a cross draw. Finally, up against the buckle as close to 12 o'clock as possible are my cuffs in an enclosed snap case (enclosed case is an administrative requirement). I don't carry a medical glove pouch, we use them way too often to keep putting them in and taking them out. I keep them in high supply in my left cargo pocket.
Sounds like a well thought out setup.
It is worth pointing out though to anyone else who is reading this that while the threatened use of OC and Taser (as the gentleman above eludes to) are both the same level of force, the actual deployment of those less than lethal weapons are considered by the courts to be two quite different levels of force.
OC (or pepper spray) has been used against passive resisters for decades. In my opinion that is really where OC shines. With a lower overall risk of injury to the offender than forcing them into cuffs, OC is a great option for the “I ain’t doing that, you gonna have to make me” crowd. It is a pain compliance tool that the courts roundly back as pretty much the minimum level of physical violence that one person can do to another.
The Taser on the other hand, while having a low statistical risk of injury to the offender, is considered by the courts to be a higher use of force than OC and should not generally be used against passive resisters. Courts have recently considered Taser deployment a “significant use of force”. It is still yet to be seen what the long term implications on local law and policies is going to be as the civil suits in some cases are still on the fence.
For more info check out Mattos v. Agarano.
Thanks for kinds words and great points made.
In the security and LE field OC has its place, but I have found (as have most hospital security administrators) that in the healthcare environment empty hand pressure point control tactics are much more effective than OC. That being said, if the empty hand techniques fail we then escalate to "drive stun" with a taser. However, it's rare as the mere sight of a taser and a firearm or the verbal threat of a taser is usually psychologically effective enough in my environment. I will say this though, for now most courts recognize a taser and OC as nearly equal in regards to "drive stun" "Intermediate weapons" as outlined in the use force continuum. However, with the death rates increasing as a result of full taser probe deployment may very well may be reclassified as a deadly force use weapon, which I feel is a dangerous move since that will then open up the debate for use of a taser when facing a subject with a knife instead of a firearm.
+SirWhiteCrayon So far, only improper use of the taser has led to it being seen as "deadly force" by courts in very narrow circumstances. Such as tasing a man at the edge of a roof or any other environments where a reasonable person would believe that there is a high probability of a sudden fall (as is so often the result of probed taser deployment) resulting in death. (Swimming pools being another great example)
Use of force has to be judged not just on the weapon, how it is deployed, and the outcome but on the totality of the circumstances involved from the perspective of a reasonable officer knowing only what that officer knew at the time of the force application. What would be proper and reasonable in a hallway of a hospital would not be so on the edge of a busy interstate highway and vice versa. Also, we can't know if a guy took three times the "usual" dose of cocaine and so is at a higher risk for heart attack. We can though see if the guy is 93 yoa. Reasonableness is the key. If you use only what force is necessary that will keep you out of most legal trouble. For once "you doin' to much" is a legitimate critique.
The great thing, as you so well put, is that at least 90% of the time, in my experience, just the threat of the taser is enough to gain compliance. People who have never been hit with it have no fear of pepper spray and will mock you for threatening it. Anyone who has been tased, knows somone who was tased, or has even seen a video of a person being tased knows they want no part of it.
Anyone who would advocate use of a taser against a knife if no lethal cover is also used is a fool or thinks knives work like on TV. Every year I see at least two or three people killed with knives. It is a terrible bloody, painful, violent way to go.
The size of the knife dosent even matter. I saw a guy who got his face peeled off by an ex girlfriend with a eyebrow trimmer once. That is a knife less than half an inch long.
Most people who don't work in an ER or the street have no idea the damage a knife can do. All you have to do is drop them off at a metro trauma center on a random fri-sat night to set them straight on using just a taser vs a knife. Heck you can Google "cop cut with knife" and see why.
Well put sir! I echo everything you wrote. I mentioned drive stun before and I said we use this method for compliance. It's almost always to the arm, such as an individual who won't let go of a wrist, hair or medical equipment and when open hand techniques have failed. That being said being non-sworn we walk a very fine line.
Dear lord, the hair pullers.. thats a great way to end up with a tube up your dinky doo. Nurses don't play around with that crap.
thank you
Obviously it’s been a long time since this video, but BladeTech makes and X26p holster in an alternate setup. Can’t say better or worse just different.
+viperstarbuck I'll have to take a look at that
10-4...the only difference for us is that Class A is long sleeve with a tie, otherwise everything else is the same...brass belt keepers, buckle, snaps on all our pouches, collar brass, silver badge, whistle chain, name tag, marksmanship pin, LEO pin...sorry, did not mean to get off topic on your duty belt..lol
+Ron Schramm Brother, don't apologize. Every comment pushes this video up the suggested video index. You are helping me immensely. We used to wear all that on the street too. Except the whistle, that one gets me every time I see it lol. We still can if we want but, it just isn't practical for the policing we do anymore. It is a heavy traffic day if I get one stop in and a light domestic day if i only go to four of em. A very light day if there isn't a robbery or burglary in progress before lunch. The utilitarian uniform just makes more sence for us. I can't wait to retire and get a nice spit and polish job at a college, railroad, or zoo.
Retire? What's that in todays economy...
I do believe that is when one stops doing one job because they are far too old and end up doing another less profitable job until they die.
Ah, I heard rumors that you get to relax, rest and do things just for fun...I should have realized that was an urban myth...
Try a buck celcerc small folder it is an amazing little knife if you can get the big folder much bigger and a tiny bit better
+Aidan Stew I'll have to check that out.
I found this video fascinating. Thanks for your service.
+Southern Advent Christian Association no reason to thank me. I do what I love!
No OC spray (pepper spray)? I don't like the handcuff pouches you need to open the pouch.. I just use the ones that show the cuffs and all you do is pull on them in order to take them out. Get some Fenix flashlights, they have about 1000 lumens and are extremely good. Easy to use them and have a gun out, in order to clear a house, etc.
love the vid can u one one with all of your gear on
+cj frencl That's an excellent idea.
love the vids keep them coming hope to see a vid soon watching your old ones now
+cj frencl there are plenty to watch, don't pay any mind to the bad editing in the early ones lol
no problem its not to bad
+cj frencl lol
Very good
Try the streamlight stylus pro. Mine was 20.00 it's an led pen light that runs off two triple a batteries. It is 65 lumens runtime 7 hours beam 52 meters. It is durable I have edc it for 2 years now I've dropped it many times. I have ran over it and it has been abused. To find it just go onto Amazon or to academy and search for stream light stylus pro.
+Griffen Anderson I've played with them. They're a little long for the pocket of my vest.
+free field training ok well stay safe
+Griffen Anderson hey, you do the same brother.
Ok great to hear bc I wanted the opinion of an experienced lawman
+Zak A I'm going to put that in my linkedin "experienced lawman". lol. Glad I could help. Be safe out there.
Am a first class scout now , should have my eagle in a couple years
+Windoge 10 good luck brother! Best thing I ever did.
I found it on galls.com for $80 for steal with grey ratchet and black core and $90 for aluminum which is black on the ratchet and the core of the cuff.
Im pretty old school I guess. I carry ASP batons, MagLite flashlights and OC spray.
+Joshua Bulloch More than one asp?
Really like your video. Dreaming about becoming Law enforcement officer in the US but too bad doesn't have the citizen :/ but might go for Police explorer program during my University years :)
+Eugene give it a shot. What's the worse they can say? No? You've got nothing to lose by trying.
Can LEOs get in a fist fight to defend themselves? Or is it against a policy? Like, if you couldn't get to your baton or taser quick enough to use less-lethal force.
+Zach Carter Funny story about that...ahhh, nevermind. Yes, yes you can. That is called "hard hands" techniques and is usually written into use of force policies.
+free field training Lol, ok
You have some great vids. Keep up the good work. I'm attending a police academy next month.
+sruck22 thank you. Have fun, the work starts after.
Blessings My Brother in Arms 4 Life.
+Anrae Godley-Cooper And a long and happy life to you.
FFT, What's the different between the x26 and the x26 p, Also do you like the x2 that can shoot to cartridges at the same time without realoading or does your agency not use those. Dominick
+Dominick Brown We don't use the x2 , though I have played with one. I wish we had the second shot ability and I love the drive stun without having to pull the cartridges off.
The x 26 and x26p differ in more subtle ways. The x26p is more solid state and so a bit more reliable after non use for a while. The x26 has a more positive safety. They both have essentially the same manual of arms though.
thanks, at my school we have a rescores officer which is just a police officer at the school and are agency palm desert police department and riverside couty sheriffs department carry the x2
+Dominick Brown lots of places are getting them as the x26's end their service life
free field training like the ford crown Victoria
+Dominick Brown more like the difference between the old Caprice and LTD. More nuanced than cut and dry advantage.
Also, our vests are under the uniform shirt, so everything is carried on our duty belts or in the pocket.
+Ron Schramm We used to only have concealed vests. We tore many a shirt getting stars ripped off fighting with people. Getting dressed is much easier now too. No pinning doodads on!
Your an Eagle Scout? Awesome! I'm working towards mine. :)
+Durake I am indeed. Not much for the national council politics, but the traditional scouting program tought me more than I ever learned in school. I owe a great deal to my voulenteer leaders in scouting. So much so that I still voulenteer with the program occasionally when they need my skill set for a large event.
I'll tell you this about making eagle. I have gotten more jobs and job interviews for gigs than I can count because I put that on my application/resume. One company hired me on the spot. I litteraly walked in, filled out an app got an interview immediately. The interview was one question "Are you really an Eagle Scout" I showed them my card and walked out with a job. Happened to me twice with two different companies in two different industries. Don't put it off. Get those blue cards and the project done. It pays.
Wow, love your response! I do dream to become a Law Enforcement Officer one day, gotta get that Eagle first. I appreciate your message.
+Durake go out there and seize your dreams!
I love the way that he just casually starts the video off with a coffee cup in his hand
+wedgie1 To be fair, that coffee cup rarely leaves my hand.
+free field training you earned yourself a subscription my friend and also , how to you apply to get into the police force ?
+wedgie1 meet the local requirements and fill out the form. Generally, they are at least:
Be 21 yoa
A us citizen
Have a driver's license
Don't be a felon
Read write and speak English fluently.
+free field training also do you think if I train to be a police officer in a different continent (Europe) , could I be transferred to America ?
+free field training and is there a special college to go to or is it any college ?
Nothing wrong with .40. Little bit more snap and tougher kickback but other than that is a solid round.
+Adam Wroda agree.
great video as always. i wish you could pump out more videos haha maybe do a video on deportment?
+MrFoxracing19 department? Like officer presence/uniform/appearance/bearing?
+free field training appearance haha sorry!
+MrFoxracing19 OK, yeah,/sounds like a good idea, I used to be more articulate before I was a cop I swear!
Could we get an updated duty belt video including your current vest carrier? (Are you using the new FRAS vest yet?)
Love your videos helps me out a lot I do Armed Security and also a Eagle Scout from Maryland
+William Van Buskirk glad to hear it man. Be safe!
You too be safe watch your 6
I love you videos. Extremely helpful when I was doing my setup. Thanks for posting these!
+keenan walker glad to help brother, but don't just copy what I do. Find what works for you.
Yes exactly, I have taken a lot from your videos though. Before I started watching you I never carried a tourniquet, which now I realize how stupid that was.
+keenan walker make sure to get some training on using it and practice with a spare man. That thing is more likely to save your life than a gun.
Will do thanks again.
You need to go buy a nebo flashlight. They ate ridiculously good and not really expensive either.
+Sweet Cthulhu I'll check that out, but man there are a thousand lights that everyone likes these days. It is getting like folding knives.
I'm 15,my goal when I grow up is to become a police officer. to serve my country a better place! and fight crime when ever in need
+Chris Calfchild good luck on your journey brother!
Chris Calfchild I recommend you join an explore post
That's a lot of gear for a very powerful man
You should put a strip of that reflective tape from the Magazine video on that kubotan keychain.
+B Epps That is actually a really great idea. I think I will.
I totally forgot to SUB to you in the last video!!! keep up the good work so rookie officers like myself know how its done.
+Officer Zarius I'll be here till the chief shuts it down brother. He must be on vacation or something, lol.
I am actually a girl lol, but I'll take brother as a substitute any day of the year!
+Officer Zarius brother, sister, whatever we all bleed blue.
Fellow eagle scout! Yes!
+Washington Crazy Drivers Firm bound in brotherhood...
Dig the knife, I like CRKT. Yours is one of their high carbon stainless steels. Something like 8Cr13MoV or 8Cr14MoV (easy to get that confused). I liked this video a lot, never framed my EDC from the mind of an officer. Was a knife dealer at one point though, and was curious what you thought about the KaBar LDK. They made it with the Tactical Defense Institute's suggestions in mind, the angle specifically at the angle of a Glock's grip or something like that...always heard some jurisdictions required certain characteristics in a defensive knife. No idea really though, that's usually just hype to help sell stuff in that industry. Just wondering...also, you might like the CRKT M21-SFG. Deploys on the draw out of the pocket, super quick folder. Kinda vicious for a civilian but could be a lifesaver for police. Thanks.
+joseph craver I like kabar, just not the trendy cool stuff as much. I used to carry a push knife back in the day a new boss put the kabosh on that. So, I got a .357 snub for the purpose and ditched the dedicated fighting knife. My buddy had a kabar tdi that he got away with carrying for a few years, but they got to him too "Not approved equipment". For me, the kabar worth having is "the kabar" as in the full sized fighting knife. I love that thing for heavy outdoor use. I've got a stacked leather one which is both beautiful and useful.
I've got plenty of knives. (Some just for fun) I've found though that I use them for everyday tasks a whole lot and "tacticalness" very little. For duty I prefer a large stout folder that can do both things reasonably well. Most of the time the knives I use on duty are gifts from family or vendors I strike up conversations with. The CRKT was a gift from my wife. The leatherman wave was one of the few I bought to use at work. Expensive but well worth the money with how feature rich and compact it is.
Back in my scouting days I was big into knives, now there are just too many varieties to keep track of.
+joseph craver I've never heard of grip angle on a knife being studied or particular towns having requirements for cops knives. Every place I've been the purpose built fixed blade defensive knives were something guys just carried and never told anyone about. I don't know of anywhere that issues or specs them out in policy. Not that that couldn't be a thing somewhere, I've just never seen it.
You covered it all. Great video.
Thanks man
Thanks man
Two questions:
1: do you get free ammunition to practice with?
2: do you have to pay for all your equipment with your own money? (Knife flashlight etc)
+PDXhypebeast ammo, yes
Everything else is on my dime.
free field training thanks for the answer boss, have a good day!
+PDXhypebeast you do the same.
+PDXhypebeast as a point of clarification: I get .40, .223, and 12ga slug and buck free. I have to feed my other pistols myself.
Hey I just got my duty belt any advice and I'm Eamonn Moloney the kid that asked for a shout out a while
oh i forgot please please do a video on the pens. i am a by law officer up in canada. sometimes its -30 here in the winter. most pens will not work. been trying to find a good pen that writes 24 7 as i give out 30 or more tickets a day.
+MrFoxracing19 I don't know about -30, thankfully it rarely gets that cold where I''m at. -10 happens frequently though and the pilot g2 or corner office brand gel ink pens haven't froze up on me yet. When push comes to shove i have a box of pencils in the car.
+MrFoxracing19 The video is shot. Now all I have to do is edit out all the cursing, ummm's, aaaah's, and piece it together to make a coherent point. Lol
+free field training hahahaha
We need to discuss the duty belt of a correctional officer. Right now I do have two videos on proper handcuffing techniques and Weapon’s retention. It’s a brief interview and then it goes to showcasing the techniques.
+Tier Talk make a video and I'll link it.
free field training This is the handcuffing technique video. First there is the interview then there is the video on how it’s done.
th-cam.com/video/r20aSDI-67Y/w-d-xo.html
Here is the one on weapons restraints. Same format.
th-cam.com/video/dvvvbgMVPlM/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for this. Btw ...I love your videos as well
Our channels are very similar. I just focus more on corrections. But I have cover police topics as well. I work for praetorian digital (policeone/Correctionsone)
great videos brother keep them coming
+Igar155 thank you!
Need a Duty Belt Playlist!
+chuckmadden18 make one!
I also like your set up , I to am a small guy .
+larry price glad you like it.
So are you a police officer that used to be security or what?
how have you learn a setup? like in the academy, did they have you try a setup and you moved things around until it's comfortable?
+Emily Smith that's pretty much it. Setting up a duty belt is kind of a trial-and-error affair. They tell you at the Academy kind of where to put things so you won't die but there's lots of personalization that goes on.
any tips on keeping your duty belt from fighting against your carrier all the time
The "ridges" you referred to are called gimping. Just food for thought.
+Mason Fletcher Thanks. I know it probably doesn't make sense, but it is really hard to remember the names of things when speaking on video for twenty minutes straight. Then if you go to look it up you kick the camera tripod and can't splice it in properly. Gimping totally slipped my mind at the time.
No problem, brother.