CLOSE COMBAT FOR POLICE - CONCERNS IN TEACHING
KravMaga close combat for Police The concerns to be taken into consideration when training police in close combat are – CONCERN 1 - Police can't use force disproportionate to the threat and risk being censured by human rights activists and media . The techniques taught to field patrol officers should NOT involve hitting of vital parts KravMaga teaches hitting VULNERABLE parts & NOT VITAL parts The focus should be on DISARMING, cutting his MOBILITY and CONTROL of the aggressor. CONCERN 2 - While a civilian can neutralize an attacker and leave the scene, Police job is NOT complete till control and arrest of the attacker. Stress on submission techniques & takedowns. Emphasize personal safety of the policeman – (ex) long weapon > go short; short weapon >> go long Teach criminal escorting holds CONCERN 3 - While civilian training is more on self defense, training to police has to give importance to pro-active intervention in a violent situation. Teach interven...