Training police officers to deescalate “through strength and competence”

Jason “Hendo” Henderson devoted 30 years of his life to serving in the United States military as a Navy SEAL and 20 as a tier 1 operator. He served multiple combat tours and trained some of America’s top combat soldiers in how to survive physical combat. Now that he has retired from active service, he is following his passion to help not only those who serve in the military but also those who serve in the nation's law-enforcement community.

Survival is more than just about physical combat. It is about using your mind, as well as your body, and having confidence in your competence. A law enforcement officer can save not only the officer's life but also the lives of suspects.

But the reality of training, civilian, and law enforcement in today’s “anti-police militarization” climate is putting our officers in jeopardy. In this revealing interview with show host Randy Sutton, a true warrior lays bare the politics of police training.

Lt. Randy Sutton can be heard every Saturday and Sunday at 8 pm ET on The Wounded Blue Hour on iHeart Radio on the America Out Loud Talk Radio Network.