Act Natural
Retired FBI Agent and Award-Winning Author Joe Navarro once said that the ability to notice and interpret behaviors requires constant practice and attention to detail; otherwise, the skill atrophies. In the realm of law enforcement—specifically proactive policing tactics—this could not be more true. As a current Sergeant over a proactive vice crimes/crime suppression unit, as well […]
Be a Mentor
As proactive officers today in law enforcement, there are more obstacles to overcome daily in our efforts to interdict the criminal element than there have ever been. Many of these obstacles are from outside influences. However, some of them, sadly enough, come from inside the walls of our department. Sometimes they come from our teammates […]
The Limbic System Deep Dive: How Does This Relate to Successful Proactive Policing?
When individuals with guilty knowledge—such as criminals or those aware of their wrongdoing—encounter police, they often exhibit instantaneous behavioral and physiological reactions, such as freezing, fleeing, or engaging in a fight response to avoid apprehension. These responses often manifest as extreme nervousness, betraying the suspect’s state of mind. These rapid, reflexive reactions are rooted in […]
Understanding the Human Threat Response: Freeze, Flight, and Fight
In the complex and dynamic world of law enforcement, the ability to recognize and interpret human behavior under stress is a powerful asset. The human threat response—commonly referred to as freeze, flight, and fight—is a survival mechanism hardwired into our biology. Many times, you will hear the order of those responses be referred to differently, […]