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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?
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Army aims for biodegradable ammunition
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWill U.S. Army soldiers soon start using biodegradable training ammunition? According to a new solicitation the Department of Defense made with the Small Business Innovation Research Program, that is a goal the organization is hoping to achieve in the near future.
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Have a heart, chief — a healthy one
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityYou're a chief officer now, congratulations! You're at the top of your organization's ladder, so it's easy street now, right? Wrong! Chances are you got the position because you worked harder than others, advanced your career with schooling and specialized fire-related training while off-duty. You took on and worked extra projects and assignments away from your family and personal life. In your early stages as a firefighter, you were proudly known as the one who was "first in and last out" during fires and incidents.
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Sanctuary cities and divided opinions in law enforcement
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe past few years have been rough on community and law enforcement relations. In fact, 2016 saw many departments intensely focus on countering the negative impact and strengthening their community ties. It is natural, therefore, that law enforcement agencies across the nation are sharply divided in their opinions about Donald Trump's executive order on sanctuary cities that shield illegal immigrants from deportation.
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10 inspections and actions for your new handgun
Ben Findley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCongratulations, you have set your criteria for selecting your new handgun, and you've purchased your new weapon. Now what? No matter whether you bought your new gun at a gun store, from a friend or on the Internet, you should check its mechanical functioning and other key things related to the gun and its use. You must be absolutely certain your new gun is reliable before you use it or even put it in its holster. This is especially true if you use your handgun for concealed carry personal protection.
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Keep your home, family and loved ones a priority in your career
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMost firefighters are gung-ho by nature. We run at 110 percent and thrive on the adrenaline. Even though we are committed as public servants, we need to reconsider taking that unnecessary, uncalculated and unwarranted risk that will endanger us and our lives. Plus, the stress that goes along with having a firefighter/EMS career can take its toll over time, or even immediately in some circumstances.
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Winter indoor self-defense training tips
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI don't know about you, but we're having an epic winter. I spent more than eight hours last week taking care of snow — and that was only because my wife and sons helped. Today, I spent about 20 minutes digging a "tunnel" through knee-deep snow to get from my truck to my office.
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New legislation to support law enforcement
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityRecent years have seen increasing antipathy toward the law enforcement community, exacerbated by the use of social media. While there has been justifiable cause for some protests, the departments — on the whole — have been unfairly maligned and targeted. The unacceptable actions of some officers have left the entire police force vulnerable to social, political and violently physical attacks.
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Fighting the flu is a lot like fighting fires
Sam DiGiovanna Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDuring the winter season, we remind communities to change their smoke detector batteries, advise them how to be safe while cooking during the holidays and, for those of us in wildfire-prone communities, encourage them to follow the "Ready, Set, Go" model to properly prepare.
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Will a national concealed carry reciprocity law get passed in 2017?
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWill 2017 be the year a national concealed carry reciprocity law gets passed? With Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress and Donald Trump in the White House, it's quite possible that promises by gun rights groups to "go on the offensive" may bear fruit in the near future.
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