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Take the extra steps to secure your station from terrorism
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith the ever-imposing threat of terrorism, it would be a good idea to remind your employees about taking the extra measures to secure your place of work, your vehicles, equipment on the vehicles and any controlled substances. Beyond the misfortune of a terrorist act or attack, it is good practice to protect your assets and equipment from those smart, mischievous persons — both from the public sector and from within the organization — who take advantage when an opportunity arises.
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Words matter: Police react to Trump’s speech
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPresident Donald Trump is known for his inflammatory remarks. But his suggestion that police shouldn't be "too nice" to suspects may be the most dangerous one yet.
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Business leaders: ‘Bathroom bill’ will damage Texas economy
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTexas is the latest state trying to enforce a so-called "bathroom bill" that, like North Carolina, could have a damaging effect on tourism and businesses across the Lone Star state. The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 3 on July 25 on a 21-10 vote, but the bill has stalled in the House as the legislative deadline approaches.
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How violent environments disrupt sleep
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Mental HealthcareTeens experience changes in sleep as part of normal development during puberty. Adapting to the need for more sleep and shifting circadian rhythms can make the normal developmental transition in sleep patterns difficult.
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Leadership for the line officer
Keith Funderburk Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat has happened to the leadership in law enforcement? I hear this question from officers around the nation in a consistent fashion.
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Push your shooting skills beyond what you think you’ll need
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityShortly after the invasion of Iraq began, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld famously said, "You go to war with the army you have — not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time." This truth applies to armies at war, but it also applies to individuals in a fight for their lives — whether it's a soldier overseas or law enforcement or a civilian at home.
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Your spare fleet is just as important as your front-line apparatus
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMaintaining and keeping your spare apparatus fleet functioning and assuring that it stays cosmetically respectable is crucial for your department. One main reason is that during off-duty special events, your spare trucks are the ones seen by masses of tourists, visitors, residents and citizens. The other reason is that it needs to be ready 24/7/365 in case of a disabled front-line apparatus.
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Should there be a new legal framework for the cloud?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityKent Walker, Google's SVP and general counsel, recently delivered a speech at The Heritage Foundation in Washington, D.C. His thoughts have opened the floodgates for new debates and discussions on cybersecurity, data privacy and, most importantly, on the need for a new legal framework for the cloud.
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Troubleshoot placing your apparatus into pump gear
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecuritySeveral times during my career I had been called out to evaluate a driver engineer/chauffeur having an issue placing a pumper truck into pump gear. Many times, it was due to operator error. The scene of a fire is a high-energy, adrenaline-packed environment. It is common for mistakes to happen when caught up in the excitement. Learning to take control of your emotions and take a step back to rethink what is happening is a good way to solve issues when a situation goes awry.
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Humane policing: A new approach to boost community relations
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDespite intense efforts in recent years, the relationship between police and the public hasn't improved much. Now, departments are looking at a new way to improve interaction between the law enforcement and citizens by introducing "humane policing."
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