Firearms Ownership In The Caribbean

Keep and carry firearms for Law Enforcement

Maintaining law and order is no easy task, the ability to suppress crime in an ever evolving world requires constant innovation, dynamic policy, unwavering standards and the resolve to stay committed.

Some Law Enforcement organizations have designed and implemented policies to maximize their capacity of fighting crime by introducing a keep and carry policy for their serving officials. Some of these policies are generally geared to allow the officer the ability to respond to criminal activity and for personal protection.

Before we go any further lets define what is a “keep and carry firearm”. A “keep and carry firearm” for law enforcement generally refers to the authority granted to law enforcement officers, including those on active duty and Pre-retirement whilst on and off duty.

Now we know what is defined as a keep and carry firearm lets examine some of the conditions that may apply whilst being the holder of such a firearm.

• Continuous re certification governed by departmental policy.
• Regular inspections
• Legal obligation to respond to criminal activity without the immediate assistance of back up.
• Becoming a target to criminal elements who are desirous of attaining a firearm illegally.
• Drastic changes within the home to facilitate the presence of a firearm which may not have been there before.

I am certain you can think of many other circumstances where possessing a keep and carry firearm can drastically alter the lifestyle of law enforcement officers especially in jurisdictions where this is a newly implemented policy or practice.

Having identified some of the conditions that may be of concern it is crucial that Law Enforcement organizations choosing to embark on such an initiative design resilient policy that hinges on the following.

1. Firearms safety

2. Use of force.

3. De-escalation techniques

4. Personal and public safety and survival techniques.

5. Combat casualty care.

6. Situational awareness.

Finally a robust and continuous recertification training and remedial program with strict oversight and disciplinary sanctions specifically for concealed carry personnel.

In conclusion i wish to say that any crime fighting initiative that maximizes the capacity of Law Enforcement organizations to suppress criminal activity is a welcome one. However, persons in authority must be realistic to the challenges that will arise from the implementation of a policy such as this. There will be mis-steps as personnel adjust to this new policy. It is crucial for policy makers to design contingency plans for the fall-out of these mis-steps. Any new initiative will have teething problems and this is not exempted. Continuous and consistent training, information dissemination, combined with positive reinforcement of the policy and its intent are some of the things that must form its foundation.

At Hubris Tactical our instructors are trained and skilled in the design and implementation of training programs for law Enforcement officers, both uniformed and plain clothes. Our conceal carry course is specifically geared towards preparing personnel to respond to critical incidents. With topics such as

1. Use of Force
2. Survival and Tactics For Law Enforcement
3. Situational Awareness
4. Firearms Safety
5. Combat casualty Care
6. Down and Disabled Operator
7. Low light Techniques for Law Enforcement
8. Report writing

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