Download or read book The Thin Blue Lifeline written by Ellis Amdur and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-21 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Thin Blue Lifeline Verbal De Escalation of Aggressive and Emotionally Disturbed People written by Ellis Amdur and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have had the opportunity to review and read THE THIN BLUE LIFELINE and I cannot recommend this book highly enough. This moves policing communication so far beyond "Verbal Judo" and "Tac Com" that those systems cannot even compare (though, to be sure, there are some similar techniques that they utilise in those systems). It is relevant, well-written, operationally-based, and goes to the heart of the matter in dealing with people who are in crisis - not just for dealing with "mentally ill" folks - but virtually everyone with whom police officers come into contact. In an age where police officers are under increasing pressure to move from call-to-call, there can be accompanying pressure to resolve situations more quickly than they should be resolved - which, when time is compressed, usually leads to the application of physical force. This book offers perspective, is incredibly insightful and will help officers recognize specific issues and conditions. It provides real-world, usable tools, tactics and techniques to help resolve situations at the preferred threshold of "Officer Presence" and "Communication."If you own books such as: The Art of War; Sharpening the Warrior's Edge, On Killing, Training at the Speed of Life, Police Pistolcraft, Warfighting, Terror at Beslan, On Combat, or The Green Beret in You -you MUST add this extremely relevant text to your library. I wish I had read this book 25 years ago.- Joel A. Johnston Staff Sergeant 1314 Use of Force & Municipal ERT Coordinator Province of British Columbia

Download or read book The Thin Blue Lifeline written by Ellis Amdur and published by Edgework: Crisis Intervention Resources Pllc. This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this comprehensive guidebook, Amdur and Hutchings offer law enforcement officers a comprehensive set of strategies to keep themselves as well as the general public safe, while functioning at the highest level of professionalism when dealing with people suffering from mental illness.The 1st section is tactical: field safety and strategic planning on one side, to honing your intuition to pick up early signs of danger on the other. Then the authors focus on what we can do to achieve a state of powerful calm. They offer specific strategies, including a method of breathing for the purpose of maintaining one's own center in crisis situations.They then discuss specific behaviors ranging from confusion and obsessive concerns to psychosis, mania and acute disorganization. They discuss interactions with opportunistic and manipulative individuals (at worst, those referred to as psychopaths), people who present a danger to the psychological and physical well-being of anyone with whom they come in contact.Amdur and Hutchings do not merely confine themselves to the important subject of despondent suicidal individuals who attempt to kill themselves. They also offer strategic interventions for parasuicidal' individuals, those who either threaten to harm themselves, or repetitively do so, requiring almost constant involvement of police, hospitals and the mental health system. In one very important chapter, the authors discuss 'suicide-by-cop.' They then move on to a discussion of anger and potentially violent behavior, whether directed at law enforcement officers or others. The authors give succinct information on how to imme- diately recognize different modes of aggression, whether displayed by adults, youth, or children, and then outline how to quickly and effectively implement de-escalation or control tactics best suited to deal with the type of aggression one is facing. The Thin Blue Lifeline is tactically based, from start to finish. This book can function as the foundation of any law enforcement Crisis Intervention Team program, providing a comprehensive course of study of 'boots-on-the-ground' encounters with emotionally disturbed individuals. In the same vein, the information in this volume provides core information on communication, which will be invaluable to any crisis/hostage negotiation team.

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Download or read book Her Thin Blue Lifeline written by A. Downey and published by Second Circle Press. This book was released on 2017-07-08 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chrissy Franco has every reason to take one hell of a victory lap around the courtroom. She's just defended her client to the best of her ability and what's more? Her client was actually innocent. Oh, she'd killed her husband, baseball legend Skip Maguire, alright; but he'd been about to hit a homerun with Miranda's head. His rabid fan base doesn't agree with the verdict, and they've set their sights on Chrissy as the one to blame. One of them is about to set into motion a dangerous game when he publishes poor Chrissy's address online... Enter Tony McCormick, a detective with the right kind of attitude and Chrissy's sort of ex-boyfriend. When he's called to Chrissy's apartment, he's prepared for the worst. He's a homicide detective after all. When he arrives, it seems that someone might have forgotten to check to see if Chrissy was still alive... now it's everything he can do to find the man who did this and the other behind it all before it's really too late.

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Download or read book Old School written by Ellis Amdur and published by Freelance Academy Press. This book was released on 2014-12-31 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Koryu, literally, 'old flow from the past,' refers to Japanese martial traditions that predate the sweeping cultural changes that followed the Meiji Restoration of 1868. They generally have a very different character and tone from modern martial arts, such as kendo, judo or aikido which followed. More than the study of antique weapons, self-defense or a form of athletics, these martial traditions are a cultural legacy and a window to another time and place. In the first edition of Old School, Ellis Amdur, a renowned martial arts researcher, and himself an instructor in two different surviving koryu, gave readers a rare glimpse into feudal Japanese warrior arts, both as they were in the past and as they live on today. Nearly a decade later, he returns to the subject in this new, greatly expanded edition, bringing readers inside the dojos of a number ancient schools, providing details analysis of the evolution and morphology of uniquely Japanese weaponry, addressing the myth and reality of Japan's naginata-wielding warrior women, and discussing the modern relevance of the blood oaths, magical ritual and mysticism that often permeate the koryu. Finally, he looks at the challenge of preservation and transmission, especially as more and more practitioners of the koryu exist outside of Japan itself. Writing with a combination of the initiate's passion for his subject, and the scientist's rigorous search for the truth, Amdur asks critically: do the ancient traditions still meet the objectives of their founders? Are they successfully passing their ancient legacy down to the next generation? Over a third larger than the first edition and filled with new artwork and photography, Old School: Japanese Martial Traditions Expanded Edition will be an invaluable addition to the library of old readers and new alike.

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Download or read book Spiritual Battleground written by Michael Belton and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-02-09 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Veterans and first responders know the impacts of their service, especially if they have experienced crisis and trauma. It is an inevitable reality for anyone who comes into harmaEUR(tm)s way. In these pressing times, God is calling on men and women who have served at an extraordinary high rate to be aEURoeambassadors of ChristaEUR to minister to others who are suffering. Most possess the service experience and the heart to serve but struggle with exactly what God wants them to do. They pray and are eagerly searching for answers. Some end up leading small church groups and Bible studies but soon realize so much more needs to be done. Chances are, God is looking for you to be part of the solution.To minister effectively to our nationaEUR(tm)s heroes, you must embark on a special mission. You will need to conduct the critical analysis of your journey and why you had to weather storms. This process includes learning about the H3 cycle, the types of wounds, the complexities of trauma, and what it is like to slip into isolation and darkness. This quest will help you identify your God-given purpose and shape a strategic plan to execute GodaEUR(tm)s will. But to do that, you will need to take a deeper look within.Spiritual Battleground is designed to help you understand who you are within your body, soul, and spirit. Although, veterans may have won the battles of their deployments, they are facing another war in its aftermath. Cops may be able to fight crime on the streets and contend with social issues, but they grapple with internal struggles. It is time to dissect the soul to understand the spiritual warfare of the timeless battle between good and evil. Understanding which force is dominating will make you combat effective in your God-given purpose.

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