Category Archives: Articles Written by Scott Reitz

Looking Back: Police Work and the Holidays

Posted on December 14, 2012 by ITTS

The holidays seem to engender a certain degree of mental instability.  I am clearly not a psychologist yet I have observed firsthand, the symptoms exhibited by individuals who might have benefited from such professions. While on probation, we had an… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Frank Mika, One of a Kind – By Scott Reitz

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ITTS

Every now and then you come across and individual who stands out in your memory.  Frank Mika was such a person.  He was not only my partner in SWAT but he was the first honest to goodness street cop I… Continue reading →

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Buyer Beware – Scott Reitz

Posted on October 31, 2012 by ITTS

Often, before training even commences, I am asked by individuals to provide information on various equipment, models and makes of numerous weapons and associated items that I would recommend they buy for the weapons platforms with which we train.  Herein… Continue reading →

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Knife Attack – S.W.A.T. Magazine, March 2004 – By Scott Reitz

Posted on September 5, 2012 by ITTS

Check out the article, “Knife Attack”, by Scott Reitz in the March 2004 issue of S.W.A.T. Magazine. Read it here! Share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: Transitions

Posted on August 22, 2012 by ITTS

Quite a lot of current Officers on the job relate to me that they wished they existed during my era.  Everything has changed.  The LAPD used to be a tight family when everyone worked a normal 5 day work week. … Continue reading →

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Brett’s Attitude Adjustment Re-calibration Device!

Posted on August 22, 2012 by ITTS

Here is the unique history behind Brett’s new corrective device… Some of you have experienced our one of a kind custom-made piece of equipment – the true, real world speed, knife attack system. (Its use and the timelines derived from… Continue reading →

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Looking Back: LAPD Training Officers in the 70’s

Posted on July 19, 2012 by ITTS

The LAPD of today looks nothing like the LAPD of the 70’s. The old timers back then were haggard, rough and definitely shop worn. They hated everyone including themselves. That’s why they were training Officers. What they hated even more… Continue reading →

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Selecting a Pistol

Posted on July 19, 2012 by ITTS

“What kind of pistol should I buy?” This is a question that is asked every day at ITTS. First and foremost, there is no one pistol which is right for everyone. You are all different and so are pistols. A… Continue reading →

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The Bullet Button – California Legal

Posted on May 17, 2011 by ITTS

We have a Carbine class coming up on June 4-5 and we have been getting many email about whether or not prospective students can bring their rifles either with or without the bullet buttons. Here is Scott’s response: The issue… Continue reading →

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The Value of Advanced Training

Posted on March 9, 2011 by ITTS

By Scott Reitz, ITTS Lead Instructor The rational for advanced training is quite logical.  Many shootings which we have worked on within the courts as well as others with which we are familiar with are very complex scenarios.  Static paper target… Continue reading →

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