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One of the tactics he taught me is since military, and police for some time, are wearing actual body armor( not flak jackets) with plates especially, is to directly face your opponent. This gives you the most protection from fire obviously because it is where you have the most armor. Is this something that is taught in the police community?
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When I went through the academy(1995)they were and still are teaching a bladed stance in defensive tactics. The line of thinking is that you are a smaller target and are in a natural fighting stance. I have since read several articles advocating a direct stance and completely agree with it. I have been in the process of advocating and practicing this technique. I don't wear ceramic plates on a daily basis, but do use a light trama plate in my vest carrier. This coupled with the fact that rounds can go in where there is a gap on the side makes facing your adversary directly only common sense. If I am going to get hit I want it straight on in my vest.