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How MACs can increase your bottom line
Brenda Crist Civil & GovernmentWhat are multiple-award contracts (MAC) and why should they matter to you? Simply put, a MAC is a basic contract awarded to multiple contractors against which they compete for task order awards. MACs are also referred to as indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) and governmentwide acquisition contracts (GWAC). Federal acquisition regulations (FAR) govern how government agencies use MACs to procure goods and services. MACs should matter to every government contractor for five reasons.
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Atlanta’s initiative to bridge police-locality divide is paying off
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMuch has been said about bridging the gap between police and the public. One program delivering positive results is the initiative taken by the Atlanta Police Department. The program seeks to have cops to live where they work and help them become a part of racially diverse neighborhoods. Eventually, they will become the neighborhood cop that everyone knows.
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Dealing with changes in management styles
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityEveryone at some point in their careers will have to deal with the change of a supervisor. In the fire service, especially at the station level, this is an intimate working relationship unlike other careers where the supervisor stays predominantly in their office and only confers with upper management. We need to realize that everyone has their own management style and we either need to accept it or move on to a different position. We are somewhat fortunate in the fire service because we can transfer and/or bid to go to another station.
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10 essential elements for effective arbitration agreements
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that employers may require employees to sign class-action waiver provisions without violating the National Labor Relations Act. This decision has prompted employers to reconsider whether to require employees to sign binding arbitration agreements. If you are considering requiring employees to sign such agreements, this article outlines 10 essential elements to include in such agreements.
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IACP Technology Conference showcases the latest tools for law enforcement
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityBody armor and the increased use of seat belts have contributed to fewer fatalities among law enforcement professionals. Advances in practice and equipment are contributing to a safer work environment for officers. Learning about new technology during events like the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Technology Conference is key to making sure they are even safer.
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Sighted vs. point shooting: Myths and realities
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA common argument in the shooting world for the last half-decade has been whether it’s better to focus on your threat when shooting or focus on your front sights. The answer is "yes." OK…so maybe it’s a little more complicated than that. But as you get deeper and deeper into shooting, you come to realize that it’s not a black-and-white issue.
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Then and now: Apparatus changes over the years
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs many of us have experienced over many years in a career, there are always trends and changes. Besides those that have occurred to apparatus in the fire service, I have also noticed changes in design. The changes on apparatuses have revolved around safety, technology and improvements. As with all changes that occur over time, a trend usually appears across all departments.
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Diverse partnerships between first responders grow in popularity
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOfficers in full tactical gear take defensive positions and carry out coordinated exercises during a drill, including emergency scenarios like a shooter-hostage incident or mass-casualty situations. This was the scene recently as several South Florida law enforcement agencies took part in an emergency training session. Called Heat Shield 2, the new training exercise trained first responders on the latest tools and techniques. The exercises test regional agency coordination, and response and rescue efforts.
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5 quick and easy spec-ops trigger control tips for defensive pistol precision
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOne of the most important things you can learn as a shooter — especially a defensive pistol shooter or long-range precision shooter — is how to press the trigger without disturbing where the sights are pointed. A bad trigger press can cause you to miss man-sized targets at incredibly close distances. When you’re shooting paper in front of friends, this is embarrassing. In a life or death situation, it’s catastrophic. Either way, improving your trigger press is one of the most important things you can do as a shooter.
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AI technology must be leveraged to respond to, minimize school shootings
Matty Squarzoni Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityEven one school shooting is too many. Nineteen years after one of America’s most infamous and deadly incidents — the Columbine school shooting — little has improved in the nearly two decades since. These incidents require better prevention and response measures as they create long-term impacts on schools and communities — destroying countless lives when the shooter succeeds in taking even one shot.
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