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Recoil management for fast double taps
Mike Ox Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI was catching up with Larry Yatch (retired Team 3 SEAL) recently, and we went down the rabbit hole on recoil management for pistols, carbines and long guns. Some great stuff came out of it that I want to share with you on the pistol side.
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Truck attack in Nice will have long-term effect on world tourism
Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWhile the French are still recovering from the Paris terror attacks in November 2015, the truck attack July 14 in Nice added more salt into the wounds. The vivid images of such tragedies would probably never fade away from people's minds.
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Facebook Live introduces community standards following graphic videos
Emma Fitzpatrick CommunicationsSocial media has changed the way we communicate, how we consume the news, and most recently, how we tell our most crucial stories. Citizen journalism has now advanced to the next level with live streaming.
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Think vertical when operating fire apparatus
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDifferent from normal passenger vehicles, fire apparatus are taller from ground to roof line or highest point — especially aerial ladder/platform devices that pumpers do not have. One of the biggest changes new firefighters and new aerial drivers need to learn is getting into the habit of looking up and sometimes up and forward (especially for platform devices) when driving their trucks. It is important to know the vehicle height and have good depth perception when operating the ladder/platform device.
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Combating crime in hotels
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementCombating crime is a tough job, but when local business leaders team up with the men in blue, it can bring more positive results — and quickly. The Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce and the Jacksonville Police Department in North Carolina recently teamed up to educate hotel owners and employees in the hospitality sectors about crime prevention and increased security.
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Will Dallas police shooting be the catalyst for needed change?
Ronnie Richard Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMore than 50 years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, Dallas has once again become the center of national attention for a tragic sniper attack in downtown. As investigators continue piecing together Thursday night’s events, America is left mourning the deaths of five police officers in the wake of a racially charged ambush during a peaceful protest. Many questions remain unanswered, but the biggest question may be: How can we fix this environment of hostility and anger between police and the black community?
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Revamping the fitness factor in police training
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityNo one considers law enforcement training to be a breeze, but the fact that it comes with a 50 percent failure rate may come as a surprise for many. Most applicants at academies hit a block when it comes to the physical abilities test.
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Pros and cons of lower-friction hoses and lower-psi nozzles
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecuritySeveral years ago, the fire department I worked at made a change to lower-friction hoses and lower-psi nozzles. Initially, the reduction in pump pressures was clearly apparent. We had previously been using 1 1/2-inch hose with 100 and 125 psi nozzles, and we switched to 1 3/4-inch hose with 75 psi. Our calculated pump pressures went from 152 psi to 102 psi. This definitely required less work from the pump.
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Supreme Court ruling hampers efforts to prevent marijuana DUIs
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityRemoving those who drive from the road if they are under the influence of drugs or alcohol just got more complicated for law enforcement officers. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 23 that obtaining biologic specimens using a breathalyzer is allowed, but obtaining blood specimens will require a warrant.
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#HeatStrokeKills: Do you know the facts?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIt is that time of year. Temperatures soar, and so do the deaths of children related to heat stroke. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association wants to get the message out: “Heat Stroke Kills.” The NHTSA reports that a child dies of heat stroke every 10 days in the United States from being left in a car. If you discover a child left in a hot car, do you know what to do?
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