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Plainclothes and Off-duty Officer Survival: A Guide to Survival for Plainclothes Officers, Undercover Officers, and Off-duty Officers

NCJ Number
114396
Author(s)
J C Creek; T Lesce
Date Published
1988
Length
190 pages
Annotation
This book examines situations faced by plainclothes, undercover and off-duty officers, and provides information on tactics and equipment to help them survive deadly encounters.
Abstract
Topics discussed include liability, tactics, close combat, moonlighting, training methods, equipment and firearms. Holsters and carry systems, accessories, and body armor also are discussed. The authors also address policies to promote officer safety and reduce individual/department liability. A firearms training and qualification course completes the text. Illustrations.