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Interpol offers help in the battle against cybercrime

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

For police departments around the world, cybercrime has become yet another addition to their workload — and not all are equipped to handle it. Lack of resources is an issue, but a lack of awareness is also preventing effective cybercrime fighting. There is a huge knowledge gap between our crime fighters and the increasingly complex nature of cybercrime.

Construction contracts: It’s better to be friendly, fair

Nate Budde Construction & Building Materials

Construction contracts can be long and complicated documents, and form the basis of the relationships between the signing parties. Generally speaking, parties at the top of the contracting chain have more leverage, and can use their contracts to shift financial risk down the contracting chain. Despite the ability to shift this financial risk, and the real and worthwhile desire of all companies to protect themselves, it makes more sense over the long run, and in terms of building repeatable and lucrative relationships, to contract fairly.

What to know about carrying from your holster

Ken Jolly Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

One of the first things a new Concealed Handgun License holder worries about is whether it's going to act like a snake and bite you when carrying. I advise people worried about this to carry without a round in the chamber for the first week or two. This will boost your confidence that guns do not accidentally discharge unless mishandled.

How wearable tech can help police

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

A recent article in InPublicSafety's July issue hails the modern police as "RoboCops," a testament to the fact there is a tectonic shift towards technology in police work. While many departments are still struggling with budget issues, upgrades and technology improvements are imperative to effective policing in modern times. In fact, more wearable technologies are being adapted for law enforcement uses than other industries.

Maintaining a great public impression

Frank R. Myers Civil & Government

Fire departments — and the firefighters that operate them — are pillars of the community. People come by the station to vote, install child safety seats, have their blood pressure taken, check out all the cool equipment and a whole host of other things. We are public servants who have the duty and honor of leaving a positive impression on the communities we serve.

NYC’s crackdown on e-bikes: What this means for riders, owners

Ryan Clark Transportation Technology & Automotive

After years of utter confusion about the legality of electric bicycles in New York City, the police have finally been given the order to bring down the hammer on the e-bike community, handing out tickets to or seizing bikes from owners. This will prove devastating for recreational e-bike riders and those who use the pedal-assist transports for business, as the city’s previous ban had been initially unenforceable for 12 years. Now, what are e-bike riders expected to do?

The NLRB’s attack on confidentiality continues

D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Many employers believe they have the absolute right to prohibit their workers from disclosing "confidential" information to co-workers and third parties. They are dead wrong. The National Labor Relations Board has consistently restricted employer rights in this area, and some recent decisions and guidelines from the current board have accelerated the erosion of these employer rights. This article outlines seven things that, unbeknownst to many employers, cannot be prohibited without violating employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act.

‘Where’s Baby?’: Looking before you lock your car

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Transportation Technology & Automotive

Cars are the No. 1 killer of infants and children. Car crashes are the No. 1 cause of death for children. However, heatstroke is the No. 2 killer, and having been left in a car is often the cause. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Early Childhood Development division, in partnership with other federal agencies, instituted a campaign in 2012 to prevent such deaths. The "Where's Baby?" campaign reminds parents to always look twice before locking their vehicle.

Using a shotgun for home defense: Choosing your ammo

Ken Jolly Recreation & Leisure

One of the interesting things about a shotgun is the multiple purposes for which it can be used, depending on ammo selection. Changing the ammo from birdshot to buckshot to slugs drastically changes the nature of the gun. Shotguns also come in many gauges, but the most popular for home defense are the 20- and 12-gauge calibers.

Inconsistent drugged driving laws show need for marijuana research

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

There is limited research on marijuana impairment related to driving, but it differs significantly than the impairments caused by alcohol. The uncertainty surrounding this issue has resulted in laws throughout the United States that vary in determining what constitutes driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) and what the penalty is for doing so.

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