-
8 ways competitive shooting improves defensive performance
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMy primary focus for shooting is helping people learn the skills they need to survive lethal force encounters. Whether it's law enforcement, military, concealed carry or home defense, I want you to be prepared mentally, physically and technically to succeed when second place isn't an option.
-
Police departments adapting to public expectations
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPolice departments across the country are rethinking their use-of-force policies. The Denver Police Department is the latest to join in. Denver Police Chief Robert White said the new use-of-force policy would expect officers to avoid reacting and rushing into dangerous situations and demonstrate emotional intelligence. In the face of any volatile situation, the officers would be expected to employ de-escalation techniques that would aid in resolving issues without arms or violence.
-
How are police departments making spring break safer?
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDid you know that 60 percent of students have a run-in with police during spring break travel? With so many spring breakers dealing with police officers, departments need to prepare their officers and enact appropriate regulations to mitigate dangerous situations and increase safety. The main issues with the law during spring break include violence, underage drinking and driving under the influence. These facts are not surprising, but they show what areas police departments need to focus on.
-
Modern tech leads to hotel hack in Austria
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementTechnology is often a synonym for progress. Yet, when it leads to crime, we may find it easy to revert to simpler, pre-tech methods. Romantik Seehotel Jaegerwirt, a 111-year-old hotel in Austria, has had a harrowing time thanks to cybercrime. Hackers targeted the hotel and breached its keycard system, making it impossible for some hotel employees and guests to use the rooms until a ransom amount of more than $1,600 was paid.
-
Your ‘jaws of life’ can build up or tear down
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs chief officers, when was the last time you went to the engine or the truck and looked at the equipment and power tools on them — the Jaws of Life, the hydraulic spreaders, the generators, the chainsaws?
-
Lawmakers working to silence regulations on suppressors
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs predicted in November, the election of Donald Trump as President of the United States, combined with the fact that Republicans continue to control both houses of Congress, means that we're likely to see some pro-Second Amendment legislation passed at the federal level. So far, lawmakers have put their money where their mouths are.
-
Photo contest celebrates bond between police, community
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) recently announced the 12 winners of its third-annual photo competition. This organization is a branch of the Department of Justice and is responsible for the advancement of community policing in the nation's state, local, territorial and tribal law enforcement agencies by the dissemination of information and grant funding.
-
Could marijuana be the key in curbing the opioid epidemic?
Katina Hernandez Medical & Allied HealthcareIt's no secret the legalization of medical marijuana has been a controversial subject as of late. But what if medical marijuana could help curb the epidemic of opioid addiction that affects more than 2.5 million Americans and was responsible for more than 30,000 overdose deaths in 2015? A growing number of experts in the medical community are starting believe medical marijuana has the potential to do just that — and their beliefs are increasingly being backed by science.
-
Gun owners must take aim at learning the law
Jordon Ewers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf you're reading this, you probably own a firearm. If you're a defense-minded pistol user, odds are that you also travel with your firearm. Whether you're a lawfully-armed private citizen carrying concealed or simply loading range bags into your car for competition in the state next door, we all move between different legal jurisdictions with weapons on our persons and in our vehicles.
-
Bridging the gap for firefighters
David Cain Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIt is difficult to imagine that firefighters are not prepared for the future. As times have changed, the issue of protecting ourselves is about more than just the bunker gear we wear or the SCBAs on our backs. Our profession has come a long way in providing us with all the tools we need to do the many tasks at hand, but there is one area we're often left unprotected. What am I referring to?
All Law Enforcement, Defense & Security Articles