Author Archives: John Pi, MD

Syndrome in “In-Custody Death Syn

During my career as an FBI agent, I provided expert reviews on numerous in-custody death cases. A common point of confusion during legal review and risk management is the discrepancy surrounding the recognition of “in-custody death syndrome.” This term is acknowledged by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), but not by the American MedicalContinue reading “Syndrome in “In-Custody Death Syn”

Carotid Restraint – Effects on Airway

The carotid restraint technique, often debated in the context of use-of-force protocols, has various myths and facts associated with its effects on the airway. Here’s a concise overview on its airway effects: Facts:Temporary Airway Obstruction: Properly applied carotid restraint may lead to temporary airway obstruction, primarily through reversible soft-tissue obstruction and the subject’s voluntary ValsalvaContinue reading “Carotid Restraint – Effects on Airway”

Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination

With recent BLM Movement,  the primary emphasis swepting across the nation is the elimination of discrimination and promotion of inclusion and diversity.  The root of discrimination is stereotype and prejudice.  A stereotype is an assumption that a group of people who share some characteristics also share certain attributes. Prejudice is a belief  about a personContinue reading “Stereotype, Prejudice, and Discrimination”

See the Truth Clearly – Eliminate the Stereotype in Politics

With recent BLM Movement,  the primary emphasis swepting across the nation is the elimination of discrimination and promotion of inclusion and diversity.  The root of discrimination is stereotype and prejudice. A stereotype is an assumption that a group of people who share some characteristics also share certain attributes. Prejudice is a belief  about a personContinue reading “See the Truth Clearly – Eliminate the Stereotype in Politics”

Defend the Weak and the Fatherless

Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 82: 3-4 Copyright © 2017 by Armour of God

Deadly Force

Mental Mentally prepared to use inflict violence and shoot that gun at a moment of need Take on the borden of taking the life of another in order to save others Constant vigilant watching the doors and knowing the exits (facing the door when sitting in a restaurant) Do not perish with the last wordsContinue reading “Deadly Force”

Measure Your Love for God

If you would know the measure of your love for God, just observe your love for your fellowman. Our compassion for others is an accurate gauge of our devotion to God.  

Police Memorial

 

Holding Hands… While You Still Can.

                                     

Live and Die for the Lord

If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. Romans 14:8 NIV  

2008 Beijing Olympic High Profile Stabbing Incident

Another interesting event I found in the box: the Beijing Olympics.I was deployed to Beijing in 2008 as a member of the command staff for the FBI security operation protecting the USA Olympic Teams. It was one of the toughest four weeks in my FBI career where I staffed the command post at the USContinue reading “2008 Beijing Olympic High Profile Stabbing Incident”

SWAT Rescue of a 3 Year Old Kidnapping Victim

I found a bunch of my old FBI stuff stashed away in a box today.For an interesting memory shared:Here are a few local Los Angeles Chinese newspaper clips covering my hostage rescue of a three-year-old boy kidnapped from his San Marino home back in March 2000.

Facts and Myths of the Carotid Restraint

Bilateral Vascular Restraint – Facts and Myths of the Carotid RestraintTactical Edge / National Tactical Officer Association · Jun 1, 2010 Facts and myths about the carotid restraint to include its techniques, tactics, indications, pathophysiology, clinical effects, treatments, legal implications, and policy recommendations. Key words: carotid Restraint, vascular neck restraint, lateral vascular neck restraint, vascularContinue reading “Facts and Myths of the Carotid Restraint”

Gentleness – Defined

Despite the current public view of seeing police as the source of violence, police is perhaps the perfect definition of gentleness. It is true that the police is made up of rough men and women capable of violence, yet police is disciplined in its actions, forceful and yet… safe. This is gentleness: an identity capableContinue reading “Gentleness – Defined”