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High-tech tools now a regular part of police work
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere was a time when body cameras were met with a lot of resistance. Now we are looking at a future when videos captured by these cameras could potentially replace traditional written reports. Soon there may be facial recognition software built into these body cameras as well. The rise in crime and terrorism has necessitated the growing use of technology for law enforcement work. Proponents stress how officers find it difficult to fight crime, quite understandably, without the right resources at hand.
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Hey Chief, stand down and take 5
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe all complain. Just like poor eating habits or lack of exercise, it's an easy trap to fall into — and even harder to get out of. Complaining provides some short-term pleasure, but just like eating unhealthy foods, it has negative effects over the long term.
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Combat shooting tips from Larry Bird
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhether you're a basketball fan or not, there are great lessons we can learn from the greatest players in any sport and apply them to our lives. At some level, big games in professional sports and defending yourself in a self-defense situation are similar. In both cases, you're training to be able to do a complex motor movement in a stressful situation.
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New study examines why firefighters have higher risk for heart attack
Lynn Hetzler Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityFirefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world — but why? We know sudden cardiac death is the most common cause of a fire fighter fatality, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, coronary heart disease is responsible for about 45 percent of on-duty deaths among firefighters in the United States.
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Double amputee veteran inspires as police officer
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMatias Ferreira recently joined more than 40 other military veterans in graduation and acceptance into the ranks of the Suffolk County Police Department in Long Island, New York. In fact, he was voted as the class president. Ferreira stood upright and proud as he accepted this responsibility — on two prosthetic legs.
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Governments worldwide allocate funds to fight cybercrime
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCybercrime is on the rise. While we are not surprised by the fact, the rate at which it is increasing, the sophisticated technologies used by the perpetrators and the inadvertent complicity from telecom sectors have raised additional concerns.
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Advantages of doing hydrant maintenance in public
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf your department does hydrant maintenance such as flushing, testing, painting, etc., take advantage of what you can while out in the public. These same opportunities can also be used when performing standpipe and sprinkler connection inspections. The greatest advantage is for drivers to become familiar with the location of the hydrants in their first alarm territory. This also is good knowledge for other truck crew members.
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Spending on law enforcement expected to rise under Trump
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe 2016 presidential campaign was filled with rhetoric about rising crime rates and the need for improved resources for our law enforcement agencies. The need is truly there, and the rhetoric has long been a part of many political agendas. However, recent events suggest that spending on law enforcement could very well rise this year.
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Hey Chief, what keeps you up at night?
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDo you find yourself checking your cellphone often? When your city manager says, "I need to see you," do you feel like you're going to the principal's office? When you're at dinner or a concert, are you truly present or are you thinking about work? Have you snapped at your significant other or kids for insignificant reasons? Finding your patience is running thin?
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All you need is one gun
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & Security"Beware the man with one gun, for he probably knows how to use it." Most of us in the shooting community have heard this quote at one point or another, and I firmly believe in this philosophy. As a law enforcement officer, I'm essentially limited to one gun choice for work. More importantly, I'm cheap.
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