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Shooting on the move: The 4 corners drill

Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Shooting on the move is more of a controversial topic than you may think. For some people, shooting on the move throws their accuracy and safety off so much that it’s not a good idea. For other people, they have to move so slow to be able to make hits that it makes more sense to run to where you’re going and then draw and shoot. But you can move fast and shoot accurately at the same time. It’s important to remember that there’s two components to moving and shooting. There’s the skill component and there’s the tactical component.

How is the shutdown affecting travel?

Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Economists are predicting dire consequences for the country if the government shutdown continues. Congress and President Donald Trump are unable to find a solution, as evident from the way negotiations blew up at the White House on Jan. 9. Among the many areas of the economy, travel and tourism may be the industry most affected by the shutdown. Federal employees are already working without pay, and soon, 800,000 paycheck-less employees will be plunged into dire financial straits. Low-staffed and overstressed airports will raise serious questions about aviation safety and security.

How much pride do you have about your profession?

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Most of us take great pride in what we do for living — especially those who are in sworn, uniformed careers, i.e., military, law enforcement, fire rescue, customs, corrections officer, etc. Then, there are those who chronically complain about their work. I know it's not easy but maybe they need to consider a career change! All of us understand that work can be challenging at times. But wouldn’t life be boring if we didn’t have these challenges, and subsequently weren't able to reap the rewards with a sense of accomplishment — taking "pride" in what we did accomplish?

What you need to know when hiring in a new state

Melanie Pol Business Management, Services & Risk Management

It's an exciting time for your business — you're looking to expand and start hiring workers in a new state. This might be your first time doing so and you’re beginning to realize that with it comes heaps of admin, setup, and legal considerations. There are some important processes to establish to ensure you can support your worker whilst staying compliant — here are the key areas you’ll need to tackle.

How the government shutdown affects military pay

Miranda Y. Brumbaugh Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Create a spending plan. Have a garage sale. Contact creditors to ask about hardship programs. These are the types of tips the Coast Guard members and employees are hearing from CG SUPRT. Also known as the Coast Guard Support Program, this is the type of agency that steps up to help the military during budgetary crises. The latest crisis, a government shutdown since Dec. 22, is set to become the longest government shutdown in history. Find out more about the shutdown crisis and how it is affecting military pay for each branch.

Different visions dominate school safety debate

Michelle R. Matisons Education

The school safety debate picked up steam almost one year ago on Valentine’s Day 2018. That day, a former student walked into Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, school and fired on students and staff, killing 17 and injuring 17 more. This debate is ongoing and presents many possible solutions from diverse sectors. A recently released 400-page report details that many factors blended together to result in such a tragic outcome. Controversially, this report recommends that teachers and staff use Florida’s Guardian Program, allowing teachers to carry concealed weapons to protect students in the event of a mass shooting or similar threat.

Harassment or just being a jerk? Tips to help managers recognize, prevent,…

Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk Management

While workplace regulations — even post-#MeToo and in employee-friendly states like California — do a lot to protect employees, there are no regulations against being a jerk. It is frustrating, but there are steps we can take to safeguard our employees and our work environment. The first of which is understanding what behaviors are officially harassment and which are not. Here are a few ways to tell and some tips on what to do about it.

How military justice is being adjusted in 2019

Kristin Brandenburg Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

The Uniform Code of Military Justice has served as the governing body of laws for all branches of the military since it was enacted nearly 70 years ago. Over time, changes were made piecemeal as needed, but there hadn't been a holistic, overarching review of the existing laws that are on the books until recently. As of Jan. 1, a number of changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) are in effect — the result of an effort to modernize and standardize definitions and penalties as they relate to accusations and convictions of service members.

Paper shotgun shells can deliver nostalgia, performance and style

Irwin Greenstein Recreation & Leisure

When it comes to upland wingshooting style, one of the most overlooked goodies is paper shotgun shells. There’s been a revival in paper shotgun shells of sorts to the extent that now several large manufacturers such as Federal, Rio and Fiocchi have started making them again after leaving the market to specialty brands such as RST and Sellier & Bellot for decades. Starting in about 1877, the cheaper and lighter paper shotgun shells began displacing shotgun shells made of brass — the material of choice for rifle and pistol shells of the time (and today).

Real-time crime centers grow in number

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

The Real-Time Crime Center for the Leon County Sheriff’s Office in Tallahassee, Florida, has begun to provide a high-tech boost to law enforcement in the Florida capital. While this is not the only Florida county to set up a center like this, it is one of the pioneers. It has taken time and a considerable federal grant to see the center finally happen. Intelligence analysts will be using data, technology, and analytics to help police officers in the field. As they go on, police analysts will build a portfolio of victims and wanted people to share with deputies in the field.

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