Episode 407 - Jay Wadsworth - Effective Policing Through Enhanced Training

Jay Wadsworth is a seasoned professional in both law enforcement and martial arts. A retired officer with over 22 years of service, including 14 years in SWAT operations, Jay is a recognized expert in tactical training and defensive combatives. A 3rd-degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a former professional MMA fighter, he co-founded Effective Fitness Combatives (EFCombatives), where he serves as the Director of Combatives. Jay’s programs emphasize scientifically backed fitness and combatives techniques to elevate defensive tactics for law enforcement professionals.

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[00:00:00] - SIG P320 safety controversy

[00:01:41] - Ad: Montana Knife Company

[00:03:35] - SIG statements and model comparisons

[00:06:09] - Viral law-enforcement holster discharges

[00:07:32] - Brand-agnostic training and pistol selection

[00:10:07] - New York AR incident and public reaction

[00:16:08] - Generational toughness and aging

[00:19:04] - Law enforcement training and responsibility

[00:23:04] - Money tradeoffs and legal protections

[00:26:04] - Fitness deficits and operational consequences

[00:30:02] - Grappling emphasis and range realities

[00:34:18] - TASER fundamentals and failure modes

[00:39:50] - TASER 10 features and training needs

[00:41:04] - Squad car shooting from debris (acorn) video

[00:47:09] - TASER 10 in high-stress scenarios; distance context

[00:49:55] - Training silos versus real-world distances

[00:53:00] - Grand Rapids / Patrick Lyoya case analysis

[00:58:00] - Department reforms and measurable results

[01:01:36] - Ad: Element electrolytes

[01:04:40] - Training mandates and studies (Colorado Springs)

[01:11:00] - Use-of-force law: Graham and related issues

[01:14:00] - Felix v. Barnes and dissemination gap

[01:17:05] - Finding videos and recovery: Gordon Ryan EP incident

[01:21:58] - Choke bans in NYC and Colorado criticized

[01:29:41] - Jury optics and expert testimony preparation

[01:36:06] - Felix v. Barnes bodycam review

[01:37:29] - Backseat officer-involved shooting during rolling vehicle

[01:41:08] - Data-driven training and value of bodycam footage

[01:43:02] - Jiu-jitsu discussion: injuries and training environments

[01:51:14] - Competition levels and learning curve

[01:53:55] - EF Combatives courses and SWAT focus

[01:58:25] - Closing remarks and sign-off