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Helping the good guys win by elevating the discussion about all things tactical.
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De-Escalate? Escalate? When can you taser them?
Through this discussion, Mike and Jim examine the challenges of balancing split-second decisions with the need for critical thinking, training, and adherence to policy. They touch on how models like the Critical Decision-Making Model (CDM) and Integrated Communications, Assessment, and Tactics (ICAT) are shaping modern law enforcement training, while also addressing the limits of these frameworks.
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ABOUT TACTICAL TANGENTS
This site is founded by Mike Doyle, a Police Officer from Arizona. He is a K9 handler, SWAT Officer, Tactical Medic and Instructor in Firearms and Defensive Tactics. Our co-founder, Jim, is a military pilot and Air Force Academy graduate with a background in close air support, Special Operations, and Combat Search and Rescue. If you like something we said and you find it useful, share it with your friends! If you don’t, please let us know and feel free to contact us if you want to contribute. We welcome feedback and criticism! You can also find, interact, and follow us on social media @TacTangents.