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SeaPort-NxG: Major changes ahead require a revamped win strategy
Lisa Pafe Civil & GovernmentSeaPort-e is a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) that contractors either love or hate. For most of the 3,196 award holders, the Navy's flagship vehicle has generated little if any revenue. For the select few, such as Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, CSRA, BAE and General Dynamics, the $51 billion engineering professional services vehicle has been a reliable revenue generator. Less than 20 percent of prime contractors have received any awards (this is true for both the large and small business tracks).
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The psychology of becoming a firefighter
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy lifelong dream was to become a pilot, either military or commercial. However, the financial situation in my household — being raised by my mother in a single-parent household with two other siblings — was not conducive to pay for college or take flying lessons.
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How does Trump stack up on hunting issues?
John McAdams Recreation & LeisureShortly after President Donald Trump was elected in November 2016, we published an article trying to predict how his election would impact hunters in the United States. Well, with the start of hunting season upon us, it's worth reviewing how sportsmen and women have fared politically during the first eight months of the Trump administration.
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Trump keeping promises to law enforcement agencies
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAt the end of August, President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing police departments to once again have access to the discarded or discontinued supplies from the military branches. Large-caliber weapons, armored vehicles and grenade launchers will be available to them for free, adding to their resources without making a dent in their budget.
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Here’s why a suspect’s hands pose the greatest threat
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & Security"Take your hands out of your pocket!" or some variation of this phrase remains one of the most frequently repeated commands in law enforcement. Although police officers have been yelling it for years — as we saw in the Scotty Richardson incident — it is often not the best approach.
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As legalization spreads, marijuana use rises among college students
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany parents who recently dropped off their college students at dorms and apartments across the country worry about drugs — and rightly so. The use of marijuana by college students is increasing, and its use is increasing at a faster pace in those states where recreational marijuana use is legal.
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Don’t let technology take your eyes off the big picture
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityNow more than ever, we must be more diligent about keeping our eyes on other drivers. This is obvious because, unfortunately, other drivers are on mobile devices and not looking at the road. Another factor is that sound systems some people put in their vehicles prevent hearing the sirens and air horns when we are responding on an alarm.
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Lucas Oil PCC World Championship delivers a slick event
Joshua Fry Recreation & LeisureMajor match experts such as Mike Sexton and personalities such as Tony Pignato with Shooting USA were brought in to keep the match running smoothly and broadcast the event to the shooting world. Lucas Oil had all the makings of a great event, and I can tell you firsthand that it delivered.
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Law enforcement, authorities still reeling from Harvey impact
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityRecent weeks have shown the world exemplary efforts to save lives in Texas, both by the police and residents. The Houston metro area, which covers about 10,000 square miles, is crisscrossed by miles of water bodies like creeks, channels and bayous that drain into the Gulf of Mexico. These contributed to the devastation, leading to an epic scale of flooding.
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Departments realizing benefits of body cams
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecuritySometimes the headlines say it all. The Fontana Police Department in California recently announced body cameras as an essential part of their gear. Local media reported it as FPD "joining 21st century policing" with advanced tools.
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