Loren W. Christensen

"[Focuses] on the most infrequent but most challenging part of the police profession: the use of deadly force. This book is not about specific laws, tactics, or equipment, but how the science of human performance influences the people behind the badge. This knowledge is crucial for physical, legal, and emotional survival."

Self-Defense Against a Dog Attack by Loren W. Christensen is a no-nonsense guide to surviving canine aggression. Packed with practical tips—from using objects or body parts to defend yourself to targeting vulnerable areas—it also covers helping others, first aid, and tools like pepper spray or even a bike. Stay ready, not sorry.

In this no-nonsense guide, retired cop and bestselling author Loren W. Christensen offers clear, practical advice to help schools, parents, and kids prepare for the unthinkable—an active shooter event. Covering everything from communication and threat reporting to lockdowns, evacuations, and when to run, hide, or fight, this book delivers honest, vital strategies to stay safe and save lives.

"Ten years ago gangbangers fought with fists, clubs and pistols. Now they have lots of incredible firepower, and they don't think twice about using it. Here, Christensen lets gang members, former gang members and street cops tell you in their own words how gangbangers think, why they are so violent, who they target and what (if anything) can be done to curb the growth of gangs in America."

"Martial arts experts Loren W. Christensen and Lisa Place teach you to use your hands, forearms, elbows, teeth, knees, and feet to survive the attacks unsuspecting women become the victims of every day. And you will learn that you’re surrounded by a limitless cache of weapons you can use to your advantage against a larger assailant."

Hookers, Tricks, and Cops by Loren W. Christensen pulls back the curtain on the gritty world of street prostitution, where sex, survival, and law enforcement collide. Told through real stories from both cops and sex workers, this candid, often darkly funny book reveals the raw truth behind the world’s oldest profession—and the impact it has on everyone involved.

"Written from a cop's view, this book explains who the skinheads are, who their targets are, why they are so violent, how and where they operate, what weapons they favor and what danger they pose to society and police."

Surviving Workplace Violence by Loren W. Christensen is a straightforward guide to staying safe when violence erupts on the job. It offers practical steps to recognize warning signs, prepare in advance, and respond effectively if the unthinkable happens—whether it’s gunfire or another threat.