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Lessons learned from Rangemaster Tactical Conference
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityTom Givens and Rangemaster hosted their annual Tactical Conference from March 11-13 at the Memphis Police Firearms Training Unit facility in Tennessee. Although there were police and some military in attendance, most attendees were law-abiding citizens exercising their uniquely American rights to assemble, exercise free speech and to keep and carry guns to defend themselves and those under their protection.
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Knowing where to look when driving fire apparatus
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityInstructing many new firefighters on driving larger vehicles, I observed that one of the crucial items many of them needed to learn was the reference points around their vehicle. While performing different day-to-day driving and intricate maneuvers, drivers also needed to know when and where to use the truck's mirrors.
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Is your department prepared for the next terrorist attack?
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPolice officers regularly participate in training, attend seminars and workshops, and learn through experiences throughout all stages of their careers. From dealing with agitated people suffering from mental illness to drunk driving crash-scene investigations, officers regularly experience situations that can have deadly consequences. Continuing education programs are created around these situations to prepare — and maintain — the skills necessary to prevent worst-case scenarios.
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6-step defensive tactic that may save an officer’s life
Edwin Pantoja Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe internet and social media channels are full of countless civilian videos that portray officers struggling and/or becoming increasingly frustrated while trying to arrest a subject. In some of these instances, you see officers losing their cool as they cannot effectively control and arrest the subject.
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Who’s in charge of rail safety? The uneasy alliance of TSA and Amtrak
Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & AutomotiveIn the wake of recent terrorist attacks, a lot of rail passengers — many of whom love and enjoy riding the rails — are wondering how safe passenger rail is in 2016 and what officials are doing to maintain that safety.
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Phish in a barrel: Cybertheft often starts with tricking employees
Ronnie Richard Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe next time your company's CEO sends you an email and asks you to do something, it might be best not to comply. This is no April Fool's joke to get you fired — just a bit of caution in the wake of a widespread phishing scam known as "whaling."
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Interoperability now a requirement for continued VistA updates
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationHere we go again. Things are starting to get serious with interoperability. So much so that leaders within the U.S. Congress are taking notice and placing their feet in the sand over the issue. Perhaps they, too, are getting a little fed up with the whole issue like the rest of us.
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Researchers find new biomarkers for TBI
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareMild head injuries can be just that — mild. On the other hand, a blow to the head can cause serious injury and remain a threat to health after the brain injury appears to have been resolved.
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What items do you carry in your apparatus cab?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI remember working on new apparatus specifications and debating the best place to keep our reference books and storage box. With the advent of digital devices, those areas can be repurposed — but should they be? No. Digital devices require batteries and need to be constantly charged. A book does not and is readily available when needed. They are useful as the backup plan.
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Law enforcement must make effort to engage with communities
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMuch has been said and written about the widening gap between law enforcement and local community relations. Though policies are in place for law enforcement agencies across the U.S. to engage with their local communities, recent events have made both sides wary.
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