Are You an Educated Warrior?
Brawn will get you only so far. This fact of life hits us quickly when we first start working corrections. The physical demands of our jobs are well know, and many books have been written on how to physically protect yourself on the job. Most of these books go over the basics of tactical placement, being combat ready, and even talk about color coded states of alertness. What these books often fail to do is tie in your mental and physical readiness into real-life experiences. This is where I stray from the norm. Read more…