• Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma

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    Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma

    Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma

Tornado response drills prepare agencies for disaster scenes like in Oklahoma

As reports come pouring in from the cities and towns in Oklahoma destroyed by the path of the tornado, many were wondering what was being done to rescue people and save as many structures as possible. The tornado struck just outside Oklahoma City on Monday, May 20, and was upgraded to a category EF-5, the strongest type of tornado the following day. 

  • Agencies prepare for wildfire season

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    Agencies prepare for wildfire season Agencies prepare for wildfire season

    Agencies prepare for wildfire season

Agencies prepare for wildfire season

Across the western portion of the United States, agencies are preparing for an extreme wildfire season. A new report from the National Interagency Fire Center claims that significant fire potential will plague the west due to a number of weather patterns.

May 23rd, 2013|Public Safety, Readiness Measurement|Comments Off
  • The importance of police shoot or don't shoot judgment training
    The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training

    The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training

The importance of police ‘shoot or don’t shoot’ judgment training

The case of Zuchel v. City and County of Denver demonstrates the need for live-fire shoot and don’t shoot judgment training. In the case, the plaintiff’s son was shot and killed by a Denver police officer during a street disturbance on the night of August 6, 1985. 

  • Suspects in Mother's Day New Orleans shooting arrested
    Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested

    Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested

Suspects in Mother’s Day New Orleans shooting arrested

Following the Mother’s Day shooting in New Orleans, local PD worked tirelessly to identify and capture the shooter. As of May 16, 2013 at 4 p.m., officers have arrested 24-year-old Shawn Scott, and his brother 19-year-old Akein Scott. Akein was arrested on Wednesday night and appeared before a magistrate judge Thursday who set his bond at $10 million, reports Fox News.

May 17th, 2013|Public Safety, Training Innovation|Comments Off
  • Homeland Security budget receives protection
    Homeland Security budget receives protection from House Homeland Security budget receives protection from House

    Homeland Security budget receives protection from House

Homeland Security budget receives protection from House

The House of Representatives has recently voted to protect the budget of the Department of Homeland Security. Many domestic agencies are currently facing severe cuts due to the government deficit. The Associated Press reports that the GOP-controlled House pushed through a budget that would force nondefense programs to cut more than $90 billion.

May 17th, 2013|Consolidated Efficiency, Homeland Security|Comments Off
  • Coast Guard operational fleet capacity in the decline
    Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline

    Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline

Coast Guard operational fleet capacity on the decline

It take resources to run everything from a small town department to a large agency and consistently broken equipment eats up even more of an organization’s valuable budget. The U.S. Coast Guard is finding that its operational capacity is in decline due to a legacy fleet that is in poor condition.

  • Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?
    Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training? Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?

    Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?

Is your team up-to-date on its restraint training?

A first responder from Tacoma, Washington, was assaulted by a 20-year-old woman after responding to her call for medical attention.

  • Fire fighters in California battle major brush fire
    Firefighters in California battle major brush fire Firefighters in California battle major brush fire

    Firefighters in California battle major brush fire

Firefighters in California battle major brush fire

A brush fire that broke out on May 2, has prompted Los Angeles officials to order the evacuation of hundreds of homes and a university campus.

May 8th, 2013|Public Safety, Readiness Measurement|Comments Off
  • Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training
    Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training

    Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training

Boston bombing brings the focus back to safety and security training

In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, there has been renewed attention on the safety and security practices deployed by first responders. Civilians, government officials and safety departments are examining how well first responders reacted once the bombs went off near the finish line.

  • Training drill incorporates the use of zombies
    Training drill incorporates the use of zombies Training drill incorporates the use of zombies

    Training drill incorporates the use of zombies

Training drill incorporates the use of zombies

In Moscow, Idaho, officials in charge of training emergency responders felt that incorporating a playful element in necessary training would boost spirits and add interest to the standard practice.

May 2nd, 2013|Public Safety, Training Innovation|Comments Off