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A recent data breach could put law enforcement officers at risk
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat happens when crime fighters are exposed to a huge cybersecurity problem? It puts the safety of all at risk. This was on the mind of many when a trove of law enforcement data was leaked in late June. The breach happened at the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center. The training center for active shooter response situations is at Texas State University and is funded in part by the federal government.
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What are the consequences if Education, Labor Departments merge?
Bambi Majumdar EducationThe White House has proposed to merge the federal Department of Education and the Department of Labor. The merger would form a new agency called the Department of Education and the Workforce. This proposal is one of the many that the administration has mentioned in a 132-page document for the restructuring of the federal government. Their focus is to create a leaner, more efficient and more accountable government. If it goes through, the merger would have a lasting impact on American education, with not everything being beneficial for schools.
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What would Boeing’s hypersonic jet mean for travel?
Bambi Majumdar Transportation Technology & AutomotiveBoeing has announced a futuristic, hypersonic jet that promises to change travel. On this plane, one could travel from Los Angeles to Tokyo in three hours or from New York to London in two. The design was unveiled at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ (AIAA) AVIATION Forum, which was held in Atlanta from June 25-29. Though it is still in a conceptual stage and could be decades away from being built, the idea has created quite a buzz.
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What is the most important resource in your fire department?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityShortly after I was promoted to lieutenant, a questionnaire was given out to several newly promoted personnel. It was quite lengthy, and took me several days to complete. The questionnaire was given out by the contracted testing company, who was outsourced. They did this to find out what the job was like, so they could make a realistic promotional exam based on your duties and responsibilities of all aspects for your rank. To my surprise while completing the questionnaire booklet, somewhere between 70-80 percent of what I answered revolved around "training."
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Western wildfires spread apace with drought, rising temperatures
Michelle R. Matisons Waste Management & EnvironmentalThe recent combination of heat, wind and low humidity has cultivated an intense, fire-prone climate in Colorado and California. From the Wyoming border to southern Colorado, there are dozens of active wildfires burning. However, the weather in Colorado lately has allowed for more success in containment efforts, meanwhile, California’s current heatwave makes it very difficult for firefighting conditions. Napa and Yolo counties are fighting the County Fire that has now grown to the size of Atlanta, and is only 48 percent contained.
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Top 10 reasons you should shoot competitively
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere are thousands of opportunities across the country to compete in local, regional, and national shooting sports events that can make you a better defensive shooter. If you’re currently shooting competitive matches, this article will give you ammo when you’re trying to convince friends and relatives to join you. If you’re new to competitive shooting, it may give you such an irresistible desire to start competing that you find a local match and write it on your calendar in the next 10 minutes.
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Law enforcement agencies have a new partner: Amazon
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAmazon has made its entry into the surveillance business with a new facial recognition system, Rekognition. The product is geared towards law enforcement use, and has already been used in select police departments around the country. The AI-based program can track, identify and analyze people in real time. It is powerful enough to identify up to 100 people in a single image and scan the information quickly against databases. Some are calling it a "first-of-its-kind public-private partnership."
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New law makes it easier for veterans to access healthcare
Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental HealthcareOur nation’s veterans certainly deserve the spotlight all the time. But in the month of July, the spotlight shines a little brighter as, collectively, we recognize and honor our nation’s veterans as we celebrate the birth of the United States of America. Just in time for this year’s Fourth of July festivities, a new law has passed that will make it easier for all veterans to receive needed health care and will also benefit the dentists and physicians who work for Veterans Affairs facilities.
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Is entering all information needed if it isn’t critical? Absolutely
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf you have a job task that requires you to fill out and process forms, do you really need to complete all fields? If you want to be thorough and eliminate continued questions or follow-ups due to lack of information, the answer is "yes." Recouping service funds also can be expedited in some circumstances! Besides filling in "all the boxes," it is important to be as detailed as possible to provide a clear picture. The report or form needs to explain the necessary information clearly in lieu of face-to-face communication for the next person down the line.
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AR-15 ‘overpenetration’ only exists if you do this wrong
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityToday, we’re going to talk about one of the biggest misconceptions that people have about the AR-15. To be fair, they get this misconception honestly. They’re repeated ad nauseam at gun ranges, in articles, blogs, forums, videos, and even on TV without proper context. To complicate matters even more, there’s an element of truth to it. What is this myth? "I think ARs are bad for home defense because of overpenetration. I don’t want to shoot my neighbors or kids in another part of the house."
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