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.
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!
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!!
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 .
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
+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?
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
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
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.
+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.
+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.
quick question, i see most police, corrections and security run their taser in a cross draw fashion. is that just because there's a lack of left handed taser holsters or is running them cross draw for the strong hand better than weak hand? (i personally find leaving the strong hand available for lethal, baton, etc a better option. and if a cross draw is what was needed, i would probably put it on my vest). thanks
+MrSimon117 The idea is to use o lying one weapon at a time so as to not become confused in the heat of the moment as to which one you are using or cause a sympathetic nervous reaction, squeezing two triggers at once. To avoid this we use diffrent holsters, at a different location, and draw only one weapon at a time. Almost everywhere has policy about where, what, and how items can be placed on the uniform and often the taser and firearm are spelled out exactly.
I have read through the comments and seen where several people have asked the same question as I am but I haven't seen you answer. What kind of ballistic carrier is that? I like all the pocket space and really want one.
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)
Is your body armor issued or are you able to wear your own? Furthermore having hard armor over soft, would you be “allowed” to have a hard sapi vs a soft ballistic?
I work in as a Armed security guard. what is a good concealed vest to buy? Because I was told I can't wear one on top of my uniform because I work in a hospital.
+KingDes2011 That is going to depend on your body shape and uniform. As a general rule the lower the protection level and higher the price the easier the concealable vest will be to conceal and the more comfortable it will be regardless of brand. To come up with a good solution you should hit a local police supply house while wearing your uniform and duty belt and have them fit you and try out some of the example vests they have. Most will work with you if you explain your circumstances and that you have to buy it personally. Expect to spend at least $600 for a vest that conceals well. Possibly much more depending on your shape and uniform.
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
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.
+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.
In general how much do you think your duty belt weight in lbs. And thanks for the video, up until this point I had thought that an officers duty belt was the same for everyone in general as far as the setup went.....
+therianstrauss It is for keeping track of my schedule, court, and personal events. I have to keep a paper calendar. There is no way I would remember it all.
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.
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 have a question..why don't regular police carry their pistols in a leg holster? I have a police belt and to make more room on the belt I moved my 1911 to my leg and I can also draw quicker from the leg than what I can from the hip (also when I quick draw from the hip it gets snagged on the holster) I'm asking because I never see regular cops with the leg holsters it's always swat
+Thatdualsportguy For many reasons. First, with a drop down or thigh holster the gun is less secure than on a standard hip mounted duty holster. Meaning that if somone tried to grab the gun that thigh holster would be easier to break and steal the whole thing off of. Second cops sit in the car for most of their day and thigh holsters have this tendency to shift around on most guys when sitting in the car. Which leads me to reason the third.... Because they shift around more easily the holster is slower to draw from in actual use because the gun is never in EXACTLY the same place for most users. Speaking of drawing... Reason the fourth. Cops are taught how to properly draw, retain, and holster the gun from the hip retraining is expensive both in money and in time. Speaking of holstering... Reason the fifth. Drawing the gun is half the battle. As I mentioned in this here video: th-cam.com/video/6SFBqQTdfGw/w-d-xo.html Contrary to what many military and competitive firearms instructors teach, there is a very real need on the street to be able to put the gun back in the holster and apply retention quickly. This is again easier to accomplish with a standard hip holster because it is always in the same place and it is further inside the range of regular motion for most people where as a thigh holster is at the very limits of most people s range of motion. I used a thigh holster for about two months on swat then canned it. Never again. The only good reason to use a thigh holster is to keep it clear of other gear like repelling equipment, scuba, parachutes, gas masks, med kits, and the like. Interestingly, the most common reason given for using the thigh holster (that it clears heavy body armor) hasn't been true for a couple decades because of better armor fitting, but still exists and is largely believed because most people never use a full on turtle suit for anything and if they do it is not properly sized.
Well after breaking it down like that I see how it could be a problem..so far the most I've done with my gear is play airsoft (yes I know it's childish for a 21 year old) and now that you break that down I've noticed that when I move the holster does flop around even when it's strapped so tight it kinda hurts my leg though my gear is real I use a 30 pound vest (plate carrier with steel plates front and rear) and I've used both a cross draw holster and the leg holster with it for that vest my leg holster is my friend and I have a light non plate carrier vest which works well with the cross draw...not trying to sound cool or anything I'm just saying what I've noticed with my gear another thing with my leg holster is when I put my real 1911 in it when I went shooting it actually managed to slip out somehow...anyway I've thought about law enforcement and I was curious so I guess I'll start getting used to having my pistol on a belt thanks for the descriptive breakdown
+Mistr Fusion I wore out the safety plunger and some of the contact points of the lock work of my g22. I replaced all the internal components but felt it was safer to get a new gun for duty. As long as I was buying a new gun I figured I would upgrade. The gen 3 g35 came with a better trigger and an inch more sight radius/barrel length. As a bonus most of my off duty holsters and magazines for the g22 work with the g35 and the ammo was the same. Seemed like a natural switch to make.
+caesar Howe all totaled I'm right at about 35lbs. of gear. That is taken from the difference of my weight when naked to fully dressed ready to hit the street.
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.
+Justin Peppers I believe it is a 21". I carry one chain and one hinge because, while there is overlap, they are for two different purposes. Hinge cuffs are as a reserve, for fighting, and high risk transports. Chain cuffs are for more "routine" calls. They are more comfortable for the detainee which leads to more good will when we need more voulentarily compliance in booking. Chain cuffs are also easier on the elderly, which can save significant time on hospital transports.
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....
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.
Thanks. I wish they did more online ordering stuff. Their vests are pretty much exactly what I'm looking for and no one else does those kinds of customizations
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.
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.
i find leather duty belts for work is the way to go just looks sharp! :) my question is i use a thumb break for work fits my 38revolver 4in.barrel what would u recommend? btw luv ur baton were did u buy yours?
we use freeze plus and a tazer my department also issues glock 17... just general conversation... i had my mic cord around my back and clipped to my shirt next to badge one day and i went to sit down and it pulled the cord and the mic cracked me in my mouth so i changed methods of radio cary
+michael hill lol, we've all been there. Friend of mine slung his rifle on a one point and went to bend down one day, knocked out his front tooth on the buttstock.
+michael hill I use a rock river mid length with a half quad. If I were to buy again I'd go with a different rail. That beast is heavy for a .223. But, the trigger is nice and all that weight means the retical just vibrates in place when I fire.
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.
+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.
+CSSI Orlando When it rains I put on a coat. I make sure my pistol is exposed and have to eat doing a detail strip of it but everything else, mags included, is protected.
+Travis L most agencies have rules governing what officers can and cannot use. Those that don't are small and usually are ruled by the opinion of the chief as to what is prudent on a case by case basis. The only agency I know of that is using 5.7 for anything is the US secret service. Even then, it is my understanding that they only use it in the p90's and don't have any five7 pistols. I can only think of a few very limited circumstances in which I would want an fn five7 pistol for Police work and none are very likely circumstances at all. I am also completely turned off to the five7 pistol as a sidearm due to it's odd safety. Most places that don't issue duty pistols allow 9, 40, or 45 in a full size pistol with a 3" or longer barrel made by a reputable company. A very few places use .357 Sig. The fnfive7 used to be a moderately popular off duty price because back in the day it was about the only way to get that kind of capacity into a portable package. Wiith modern pistols that have 20 round 9mm magazines there is little reason to use the 5.7 anymore even for that purpose. I'm glad you like it, (God knows I have som e wacky stuff that I enjoy shooting) but there is little chance you would find a police or security company inside the US that would allow you to use a five7 as a duty weapon. I would have serious reservations about working for one that did.
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
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
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 !!!
+hellhammerCCCP to keep track of shifts, time off, court, training, ect. For example I work four days on two days off rotating backwards every calendar month with at least four court dates and one training day a month. That is way more than you can keep in your head and is quite challenging to even keep in a phone.
wow thats crazy. Thanks for the fast reply! I love your channel because your presentation doesn't have this tough guy or tacticool vibe to it. It's just informative detailed minutia of being a cop.
I have a question how do you think I should set up my unarmed security duty belt , we have no tasers, no batons and no handguns , I was a Omaha police explorer so it's pretty hard. for me to transition.
I always wonder why you guys overseas still use old radio's. In Europe, the Netherlands where I work, we have a modern radio setup. At this moment it is still working on TETRA standards it will switch to a DMR setup next year cause of the bigger capacity. So the system you use, is it still analoge?
+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.
+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.
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 :)
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.
Hey, very nice channel, I have subscribed. Are you allowed to make a video about the radio? The police here in Romania used to have VHF Motorolas, the CP040 was very popular, but a few years ago they have switched to digital TETRA (encrypted) also made by Motorola.
+Max Sanchez because I only really find it useful for getting people out of closets. I hate the stuff as a weapon and with the way policy is written where I'm at you can't use it on passive registers which is really where OC shines.
+Eric Garrett I know a few who were active duty before becoming a cop. That seems like it would be a little hare on scheduling after you are full time with a pd.
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.
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.
+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!
@@freefieldtraining oohhh im going to guess that's a local store where you're at? It looks like that carrier would fit out department standards and I like the look of it.
+Cop Jack yeah, hiat aka Safariland makes them, but basketweave pouches for them are much harder to come by. If you find one link it up, I haven't been able to.
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)
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.
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!
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!
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
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!
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.
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!
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 recommend the SureFire G2X LE (Law Enforcement Edition) It has 400 lumens, very compac and useful.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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 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
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
Could we get an updated duty belt video including your current vest carrier? (Are you using the new FRAS vest yet?)
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.
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
quick question, i see most police, corrections and security run their taser in a cross draw fashion. is that just because there's a lack of left handed taser holsters or is running them cross draw for the strong hand better than weak hand? (i personally find leaving the strong hand available for lethal, baton, etc a better option. and if a cross draw is what was needed, i would probably put it on my vest). thanks
+MrSimon117 The idea is to use o lying one weapon at a time so as to not become confused in the heat of the moment as to which one you are using or cause a sympathetic nervous reaction, squeezing two triggers at once. To avoid this we use diffrent holsters, at a different location, and draw only one weapon at a time. Almost everywhere has policy about where, what, and how items can be placed on the uniform and often the taser and firearm are spelled out exactly.
Makes sence. Thanks, I appreciate the info and the vid.
I have read through the comments and seen where several people have asked the same question as I am but I haven't seen you answer. What kind of ballistic carrier is that? I like all the pocket space and really want one.
It was made by tri-taylor uniform in Chicago.
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.
Eagle scout here as well. Have been for 4 years now. Glad to meet another one of the 4%
Is your body armor issued or are you able to wear your own? Furthermore having hard armor over soft, would you be “allowed” to have a hard sapi vs a soft ballistic?
+Seth Sepulveda I'm issued the soft armor and have to use it but I am allowed to add additional armor over it if I want. And I do.
What are your feeling in regards to rub baton at10 o'clock on belt behind taser canted towards the midline
+Zak A I used to keep mine there before I had a full time taser.. That is a very ergonomic location for a collapsible baton. I just ran out of space.
I work in as a Armed security guard. what is a good concealed vest to buy? Because I was told I can't wear one on top of my uniform because I work in a hospital.
+KingDes2011 That is going to depend on your body shape and uniform. As a general rule the lower the protection level and higher the price the easier the concealable vest will be to conceal and the more comfortable it will be regardless of brand.
To come up with a good solution you should hit a local police supply house while wearing your uniform and duty belt and have them fit you and try out some of the example vests they have. Most will work with you if you explain your circumstances and that you have to buy it personally. Expect to spend at least $600 for a vest that conceals well. Possibly much more depending on your shape and uniform.
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.
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
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.
God bless our law enforcement officers!!! They have one of the hardest jobs in America.
In general how much do you think your duty belt weight in lbs. And thanks for the video, up until this point I had thought that an officers duty belt was the same for everyone in general as far as the setup went.....
+Darren Shaver my total uniform with belt and vest weighs 32 pounds. I've never weighed just the belt.
Thanks for the Leatherman wave blade opening tip.
Awesome video coming back to watch it again this evening, and I forgot to ask last time, whats the big paper version of the calendar for?
+therianstrauss It is for keeping track of my schedule, court, and personal events. I have to keep a paper calendar. There is no way I would remember it all.
No google calendar yet from the admin department hey. Thanks again for your great content.
lol! naw, no google calandar. My schedule is a little to complex for google calandar
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.
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 have a question..why don't regular police carry their pistols in a leg holster? I have a police belt and to make more room on the belt I moved my 1911 to my leg and I can also draw quicker from the leg than what I can from the hip (also when I quick draw from the hip it gets snagged on the holster) I'm asking because I never see regular cops with the leg holsters it's always swat
+Thatdualsportguy For many reasons. First, with a drop down or thigh holster the gun is less secure than on a standard hip mounted duty holster. Meaning that if somone tried to grab the gun that thigh holster would be easier to break and steal the whole thing off of.
Second cops sit in the car for most of their day and thigh holsters have this tendency to shift around on most guys when sitting in the car. Which leads me to reason the third....
Because they shift around more easily the holster is slower to draw from in actual use because the gun is never in EXACTLY the same place for most users. Speaking of drawing...
Reason the fourth. Cops are taught how to properly draw, retain, and holster the gun from the hip retraining is expensive both in money and in time. Speaking of holstering...
Reason the fifth. Drawing the gun is half the battle. As I mentioned in this here video:
th-cam.com/video/6SFBqQTdfGw/w-d-xo.html
Contrary to what many military and competitive firearms instructors teach, there is a very real need on the street to be able to put the gun back in the holster and apply retention quickly. This is again easier to accomplish with a standard hip holster because it is always in the same place and it is further inside the range of regular motion for most people where as a thigh holster is at the very limits of most people s range of motion.
I used a thigh holster for about two months on swat then canned it. Never again. The only good reason to use a thigh holster is to keep it clear of other gear like repelling equipment, scuba, parachutes, gas masks, med kits, and the like. Interestingly, the most common reason given for using the thigh holster (that it clears heavy body armor) hasn't been true for a couple decades because of better armor fitting, but still exists and is largely believed because most people never use a full on turtle suit for anything and if they do it is not properly sized.
Well after breaking it down like that I see how it could be a problem..so far the most I've done with my gear is play airsoft (yes I know it's childish for a 21 year old) and now that you break that down I've noticed that when I move the holster does flop around even when it's strapped so tight it kinda hurts my leg though my gear is real I use a 30 pound vest (plate carrier with steel plates front and rear) and I've used both a cross draw holster and the leg holster with it for that vest my leg holster is my friend and I have a light non plate carrier vest which works well with the cross draw...not trying to sound cool or anything I'm just saying what I've noticed with my gear another thing with my leg holster is when I put my real 1911 in it when I went shooting it actually managed to slip out somehow...anyway I've thought about law enforcement and I was curious so I guess I'll start getting used to having my pistol on a belt thanks for the descriptive breakdown
+Thatdualsportguy hey, that's what I'm here for. Don't worry about airsofting, fun is fun after all.
So I heard you switch from the glock 22 to the glock 35 how come? Is it less snappy or something
+Mistr Fusion I wore out the safety plunger and some of the contact points of the lock work of my g22. I replaced all the internal components but felt it was safer to get a new gun for duty. As long as I was buying a new gun I figured I would upgrade. The gen 3 g35 came with a better trigger and an inch more sight radius/barrel length. As a bonus most of my off duty holsters and magazines for the g22 work with the g35 and the ammo was the same. Seemed like a natural switch to make.
Could you do a review over your holster and gun?
+Carter Hands not a bad idea. I've got lots on the plate for right now but I have wanted to get around to duty holsters for awhile.
I have a question I live on baltimore so how much do stuff on your side wieght like the gun,radio,..........
+caesar Howe all totaled I'm right at about 35lbs. of gear. That is taken from the difference of my weight when naked to fully dressed ready to hit the street.
any tips on keeping your duty belt from fighting against your carrier all the time
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 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.
I just got a 5.11 double layer range belt for my unarmed security. Great belt.
+David DeBergh 5.11 makes some nice stuff.
2 questions:
1) what length baton is that?
2) why not carry two hinge cuffs vice 1 chain, 1 hinge?
Good info, thanks.
+Justin Peppers I believe it is a 21". I carry one chain and one hinge because, while there is overlap, they are for two different purposes. Hinge cuffs are as a reserve, for fighting, and high risk transports. Chain cuffs are for more "routine" calls. They are more comfortable for the detainee which leads to more good will when we need more voulentarily compliance in booking. Chain cuffs are also easier on the elderly, which can save significant time on hospital transports.
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!
do you have anything on handcuffing techniques? We just practiced it the other day in class.
+Scarecrow COD working on it.
Awesome!
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
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.
Where did you get the vest carrier?
Could you put a link to it in the description?
It is mage custom by J g uniforms in Chicago. There is no link. They make them for cops only and you have to physically walk in the store.
Thanks. I wish they did more online ordering stuff. Their vests are pretty much exactly what I'm looking for and no one else does those kinds of customizations
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.
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 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 find leather duty belts for work is the way to go just looks sharp! :)
my question is i use a thumb break for work fits my 38revolver 4in.barrel what would u recommend?
btw luv ur baton were did u buy yours?
+stryker t I recommend a safariland holster. Either a level 4 snap based holster or an sls based holster.
we use freeze plus and a tazer my department also issues glock 17... just general conversation... i had my mic cord around my back and clipped to my shirt next to badge one day and i went to sit down and it pulled the cord and the mic cracked me in my mouth so i changed methods of radio cary
+michael hill lol, we've all been there. Friend of mine slung his rifle on a one point and went to bend down one day, knocked out his front tooth on the buttstock.
thats bad...
what rifle are you running
+michael hill luckily it wasn't me!
+michael hill I use a rock river mid length with a half quad. If I were to buy again I'd go with a different rail. That beast is heavy for a .223. But, the trigger is nice and all that weight means the retical just vibrates in place when I fire.
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.
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.
Yo nice G2. Good pens
What kind of vest is that love the pocket space
Nice video! What's is the brand of your exterior body armor carrier?
+KarlJTS it is custom made.
What size belt/waist? Wondering cause I’m a smaller guy as well and just curious how mine will work. Thanks!
+Cody G I am a 36" waist and this is a size large. How you set yours up will be very dependent on your body shape and agency policy.
free field training Awesome! Thanks for the reply!
I carry my mag pouches wide open but when it rains i close them up. What do you do?
+CSSI Orlando When it rains I put on a coat. I make sure my pistol is exposed and have to eat doing a detail strip of it but everything else, mags included, is protected.
Does it matter what caliber you use on duty as a cop? I prefer the FN five seven which shots a odd little round
+Travis L most agencies have rules governing what officers can and cannot use. Those that don't are small and usually are ruled by the opinion of the chief as to what is prudent on a case by case basis.
The only agency I know of that is using 5.7 for anything is the US secret service. Even then, it is my understanding that they only use it in the p90's and don't have any five7 pistols.
I can only think of a few very limited circumstances in which I would want an fn five7 pistol for Police work and none are very likely circumstances at all. I am also completely turned off to the five7 pistol as a sidearm due to it's odd safety.
Most places that don't issue duty pistols allow 9, 40, or 45 in a full size pistol with a 3" or longer barrel made by a reputable company. A very few places use .357 Sig.
The fnfive7 used to be a moderately popular off duty price because back in the day it was about the only way to get that kind of capacity into a portable package. Wiith modern pistols that have 20 round 9mm magazines there is little reason to use the 5.7 anymore even for that purpose.
I'm glad you like it, (God knows I have som e wacky stuff that I enjoy shooting) but there is little chance you would find a police or security company inside the US that would allow you to use a five7 as a duty weapon. I would have serious reservations about working for one that did.
+free field training thanks!!
Hey, what make/model of duty belt is that? Finally lost some chub so im looking for a new one haha
+Matthew Southworth it is an uncle Mike's pro 3.should be a link in the discription
free field training Sweet, thanks man.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vet here loving your channel about the minutia of being a police officer. What is the calendar for?
+hellhammerCCCP to keep track of shifts, time off, court, training, ect. For example I work four days on two days off rotating backwards every calendar month with at least four court dates and one training day a month. That is way more than you can keep in your head and is quite challenging to even keep in a phone.
wow thats crazy. Thanks for the fast reply! I love your channel because your presentation doesn't have this tough guy or tacticool vibe to it. It's just informative detailed minutia of being a cop.
+hellhammerCCCP as a short nearly 40 year old cop with no tats I don't think the "tacticool" thing would work for me, lol
It's refreshing
I have a question how do you think I should set up my unarmed security duty belt , we have no tasers, no batons and no handguns , I was a Omaha police explorer so it's pretty hard. for me to transition.
+Lone Survivor I have a video on that topic. "Unarmed security duty belt and considerations"
+free field training thanks
I always wonder why you guys overseas still use old radio's. In Europe, the Netherlands where I work, we have a modern radio setup. At this moment it is still working on TETRA standards it will switch to a DMR setup next year cause of the bigger capacity. So the system you use, is it still analoge?
Yep, astounding isn't it?
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.
How do you spell the name of the thing on your keys? And what is it used for? Sorry I'm kind of dumb haha
+James Green the Kubotan?
free field training yes sir I just wanted to know how it was spelled so I could look it up
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 ?
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.
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.
Hey, very nice channel, I have subscribed. Are you allowed to make a video about the radio? The police here in Romania used to have VHF Motorolas, the CP040 was very popular, but a few years ago they have switched to digital TETRA (encrypted) also made by Motorola.
+cipmars If only I knew more about them...
@ free field training I noticed you don't carry oc pepper spray on your duty belt why is that
+Max Sanchez because I only really find it useful for getting people out of closets. I hate the stuff as a weapon and with the way policy is written where I'm at you can't use it on passive registers which is really where OC shines.
What do you think about a police officer interested in joining the us marines?
+Eric Garrett I know a few who were active duty before becoming a cop. That seems like it would be a little hare on scheduling after you are full time with a pd.
How come all police belts are made of that material?
Do you know where to get the kind of auto lock baton you have for a cheap price?
+Carter Hands chiefsupply.com seems to have the low price now. Still about $150 though.
+free field training do you have any of your old auto lock batons you are getting rid of? I have a friction lock but it's a pain to close
+Carter Hands sorry bro, I use em till they break
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.
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
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
i wish i had a tazer if you have one that is broken or does not work or something...that your just going to get rid of it can i have it?
+Typical Type it is my department's.
oh well im 10 i don't rely need a tazer
but i would love one
+Typical Type I don't have spare taser.
You are 10 years old , I doubt you need a taser.
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!
Who made that external carrier, and or where did you get it from?
Just got a new one from uniform in Crestwood
@@freefieldtraining oohhh im going to guess that's a local store where you're at? It looks like that carrier would fit out department standards and I like the look of it.
can u check on galls for rigid cuffs
+Cop Jack yeah, hiat aka Safariland makes them, but basketweave pouches for them are much harder to come by. If you find one link it up, I haven't been able to.
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)
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.
Love your video, where can you get belt keepers
+Precise Informer13 anywhere that sells police or security uniforms.
Ok thanks
+Precise Informer13 galls.com and chiefsupply.com spring to mind. But just about every uniform supply carries them.
Ah thanks man.