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Paying attention to the smaller items in your inventory goes a long way
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOne of the things "old school" senior firefighters passed on to me was making sure the everyday hand tools and other items were maintained and presentable. This included our forcible entry tools, axes, pike poles, shovels, etc. Regular maintenance not only makes them look good cosmetically (e.g., public demos), but also assures that they are not going to cause further injury when damage and defects occur from regular use and wear and tear.
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No capes — just Kevlar
Rajib Bhattacharjee Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs a self-professed nerd, I chafe at the thought of ordinary people who, through some random and unplanned event, are suddenly awarded supernatural powers. It is the ultimate participation trophy. The real heroes are those mortal beings who risk it all to make a difference.
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Road to recovery: People along the way
Amanda Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA year has passed since I re-entered the shooting world after my law enforcement career-ending hand injury. I struggled through my first USPSA competitions trying to find my new normal. Nearly a year later, I can tell you that not much has changed except for my attitude. My hand still hurts and shooting is still difficult, but I look forward to shooting every weekend.
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A diverse force makes for a stronger force
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt is no secret that we live in troubled times. Racism, white nationalism and minority harassment make daily headlines. At the same time, maintaining law and order is a challenge. Hate speech and mistreatment accusations are battering the police force. The need of the hour is to rebuild the trust and faith of the people they have sworn to protect and serve. A specific focus is on building a diverse force and strong community connections.
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Unique training day: 1,600 rounds in 6 hours
Pascale Green Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThey call him "The Grand Master Whisperer." He's trained hundreds of people — from Special Forces to IPSC Champions — and the stories about his way of training are endless. But never did I really envision going through 1,600 rounds of 9mm in about six hours, until I had the unique opportunity to train one-on-one with Frank Garcia at his facility, Universal Shooting Academy in Florida.
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There’s something fishy about Dubai Airport’s new screening…
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveStarting next year, passengers at Dubai International Airport could transit security screening in one of the most unusual ways ever seen as it introduces new "smart tunnels" to tackle one of the most critical stages in the airport journey.
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California wildfires threaten wine and tourism industry
Michelle R. Matisons Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementEarthquakes, hurricanes, fires — what's next? As we have all been witnessing, recent extreme weather events have had devastating impacts on North America. These conditions are further accompanied by harsh economic burdens.
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Mental toughness in the fire service
David Cain Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOn Sept. 28, I was up at 0430 listening to the rain fall and feeling winter's warnings. My wife, who gets up at 0330 every morning was off to the gym for her workout/run. The gym is close to home, so she returned to shower and get ready for her 10-hour day at work.
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First responders work together to tackle Las Vegas tragedy
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Las Vegas mass shooting is the deadliest in U.S. history. Perched high on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Stephen Paddock opened fire on the Route 91 Harvest Festival where thousands had gathered for the three-day outdoor country music concert. 59 people were killed, and more than 500 were injured as he went on a rampage for motives that are still not clear to the police. Among the victims were two off-duty police officers.
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Lessons from the 2017 USPSA Iron Sights Nationals
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA cop, a cowboy, a model, a father and son, and a world champion shooter. This isn't the setup to a joke, just an example of the 580 shooters from across the nation who traveled to the Tactical Performance Center in St. George, Utah, to compete in the 2017 USPSA Iron Sights Nationals presented by CZ-USA from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.
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