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What’s still missing in today’s police training?
Edwin Pantoja Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityViral videos of police/citizen encounters are coming in by the truckload. Over and over again we're seeing these encounters go bad quickly. Both citizens and officers are being injured/killed, or the officer winds up losing his or her job, and even going to prison.
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The need for unified emergency communication in schools
Bambi Majumdar EducationSchool administrators, teachers and parents are increasingly concerned about the safety of their students and want to explore all opportunities to improve the existing security and communication systems in place. There have been too many campus incidents recently to remain complacent anymore, especially when it comes to emergency preparedness.
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Color adjustment: Is red the right choice for fire trucks?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityI recently had a discussion with a colleague about the different colors fire trucks are these days. One focus was whether some form of the yellow color spectrum is safer than the traditional fire engine red. Even though many statistics show that it is, he brought up a good point: With the lighting options and configurations now available, we can light up the trucks like a Christmas tree!
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Big data needed for better law enforcement work
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIf the police are expected to fight crime effectively, then they need more than the traditional ammunition. They need better information at their fingertips, which means they should have big data at their disposal. Inadequate data not only hampers police work but also endangers the life of the citizens.
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Airports face up to security challenges in wake of ISIS attacks
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementRecent tragic events in Egypt and France have caused alarm and unrest among travelers and airport operators who are keen to ensure security remains watertight and safe when the threat of terrorism remains at one of its highest and most unpredictable levels.
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A shot in the dark: Low-light shooting tips
Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWe just finished our first Basic Low Light session for the 2015 season at Cedar Ridge Range in San Antonio, Texas. The format we use for these sessions includes a review of flashlight techniques, low-light drills to develop skill, a standard qualification course and several decision-based scenarios.
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Paris attacks highlight the crucial role of event security
Bob Kowalski Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, we were reminded that disaster reaches beyond crime scenes and into daily lives. That touches home whether people are attending conferences at large gathering sites or fans heading to the arena or stadium for a game.
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Leadership lesson: Giving driver candidates a second chance
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere is no doubt one of the most difficult tasks as a firefighter is operating at the pump panel of a fire truck. When we see the driver/engineer/operator at a working fire, it looks as though he is not doing much. However, if the job is done right, it requires a lot of mental preparation to provide the proper pressures when the standard hose lengths, diameters and nozzles change from those that are preloaded on the truck.
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Is your department’s tattoo policy rejecting qualified officers?
Danielle Manley Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhat was once thought of as something only criminals have, tattoos are quickly becoming mainstream with approximately 1 in 5 adults having at least one tattoo, according to a recent Harris Poll. With tattoo popularity increasing, employers are having to create more in-depth policies regarding employee tattoos.
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Police chiefs want stricter background checks for guns
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe gun debate in the U.S. may never end, but opinion polls show most Americans — as well as police chiefs across the country — want stricter gun laws. In a recent move, an alliance of organizations representing police chiefs and executives released a unilateral statement proclaiming they would strongly support universal background checks for firearms purchases.
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