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NMLEA
Unfortunately, the tragedy in Parkland, Florida hits close to home. As a Florida resident, and as a parent, this has relevance. Like any threat, (and aside from the politics) we must do everything in our power as public safety professionals to prevent, protect and prepare. So one thing in we must look at, and one we have discussed and explored with many professionals all across the country, is this type of threat to the maritime domain.
Have you thought about it, talked about it, prepared and practiced? As we all know, the maritime environment is VERY different from terra firma, and requires a lot of different approaches, applications and attention. If you, your agency or your region have not looked at this with a disciplined, focused and expertly facilitated lens, then maybe now is the time. Active Shooter training has evolved since April 20, 1999, and recent events over the last few years have prompted further evolution of tactics, techniques, policies and procedures. But often, the forgotten category of consideration is those maritime assets and vulnerabilities. What are the areas of concern in your maritime area of operations? What are you not prepared for? What do you need to address, plan for, train for and practice? If you have done some training and preparedness, when was the last time you did it?
Working with the nation's leading active shooter programs and professionals, we can help bring this type of maritime focused preparedness to your agency and your region, either directly, or through grant-funded programs. We encourage you to contact the National Maritime Law Enforcement Academy to learn more about how programs, planning, procedures and practice can be brought to your waterways to address this area of importance and concern.
"As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for." — James Cash Penney
To request information and explore how we can work together, send an email to info@nmlea.org, or the Executive Director directly, Mark.DuPont@nmlea.org.
NPR
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Space Coast Daily
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Tampa Bay Times
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WBAY-TV
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CNBC
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Business Insider
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The Associated Press via The Post-Star
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By Eric Lamberson
 So you've read the articles, books and blogs, and you've watched all the videos of the Grand Masters and Distinguished Masters — you can do this, right? This is where most people breathe a sigh of relief and go back to their repetitive practice routine. And then they fail miserably because at the end of the day becoming a better shooter is not about knowing, it is about doing. In this article, we'll look at how we can improve our shooting through specific exercises and drills.
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The Maritime Executive
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The Salem News
President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration cuts more than $1 billion from the agency that manages the nation's fisheries and coastal ecosystems, explores space and forecasts weather and changing environmental conditions. Recently, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts criticized the proposed cuts, saying the proposed 14 percent decline reflects the administration’s shallow understanding of the importance of NOAA's programs to coastal communities, maritime industries and the national resources the agency is tasked to protect.
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