I have to say, 2020 has been the opposite in terms of being a great start to the decade. We are halfway through the year and it seems that life as we know it is changing. I thought COVID was horrible until I started seeing riots in the street and attacks on cops. Of course, this reminded me of a podcast episode I did with Mike Wood talking about the lessons we can learn from the 60s and 70s law enforcement officers. So I brought Mike back on the show to help explain what we are dealing with and how to respond.
Mike Wood is the son of a 30 year veteran of California Highway Patrol and Mike wrote the book “Newhall Shooting-A Tactical Analysis”. This book breaks down the horrific shooting of four CHP officers and what was learned. Mike also is a firearms instructor, teaches at the NTOA (National Tactical Officers Association) and s columnist for PoliceOne.com. His column is called Tactical Analysis and provides insight on how officers can better protect themselves out on the streets.
Links mentioned on the show:
Podcast Episode 129 Police Lessons from the 70s
I was really intrigued with Mike Wood’s view on antifa. He stressed that he had meant to speak more tactically. After that great podcast I am most interested to hear wht he actually planned to talk about.
Thanks for the comment. I’ll be sure to have him on soon to go over that stuff.
Arik, I think you need to do a follow up interview with Mike. Discuss what has come to fruition since your last interview with him, and what hasn’t happened the way in which he described.
It’s very valuable to revisit these topics, like an after action report.
Sounds good James! I’ll reach out to him.