What really happens during a physical arrest, and what keeps officers alive in dangerous encounters? An active police officer demonstrates real-world defensive tactics used on the street, explaining how training, procedure, and instinct come together in high-risk situations. This session clears up common television myths and gives writers a grounded understanding of the physical realities behind police encounters.
When You’re Being Watched Back: Understanding Surveillance and Countersurveillance
Surveillance becomes dangerous when someone knows they are being watched. Carmen Amato draws on firsthand intelligence experience to explain how surveillance and countersurveillance really operate in the field. This session shows writers how observation, tradecraft,...
