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.NMLEA NEWS
Police Week 2021
All of us at the NMLEA want to take a moment to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to others, while others continue each day to patrol, protect and preserve our Nation’s freedoms, liberty, and blessings. If you haven’t said “thank you” to a brother or sister wearing blue, red, green, brown or white… today might be a good day to do so. Onward and forward, together.
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Managing Conflict in Today's Climate
The biggest issue in public safety, education, healthcare, — in every business operation — is how people interact with each other. Too often, we are learning that our workforce has lost that skill. How are your managers interacting with each other, and with your people? Is conflict sabotaging operations and productivity? Maybe now is the time to focus on improving your performance, and time to “polish the stone,” through the program that has led thousands of leaders, companies and organizations (including the U.S. Coast Guard) enhance their people skills for four decades. Delivered over a four day period, Interact’s Virtual Instructor-Led Performance Problem Solving course is now available to Academy Insiders in May and an evening course in June — both at a special price to Academy Insiders: over 55% off! To get the discount code, send an email to info@nmlea.org. Seats are limited, so be sure to register early. To learn more, see the attached Course Overview document, or go to www.InteractPerformance.com.
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.INDUSTRY NEWS
Soft cyber laws make port facilities soft cyber targets
The Maritime Executive
There is widespread recognition that cybersecurity vulnerabilities make the maritime transportation system a soft target. For example, about 10 years ago, a European Union study found “inadequate preparedness regarding cyber risks” in the maritime sector. In 2013, a U.S. Presidential Executive Order announced that cyber threats continue to grow as one of the most serious security challenges for critical infrastructure, such as port facilities.
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Coast Guard, Navy high seas Oceania Maritime Security Initiative patrol continues
Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
The U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy continue their joint mission in the Western and Central Pacific aboard USS Charleston under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) to reduce and eliminate illegal, unregulated, unreported (IUU) fishing, combat transnational crimes, and enhance regional security, May 9.
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Coast Guard implements cut-off switch law
KGMI News
The Coast Guard is implementing a new law this boating season requiring recreational vessels to use engine cut-off switches. Each year, the Coast Guard receives reports of recreational boaters falling off of or being unexpectedly thrown from their boats.
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Impact of dredging on maritime law
Marine Link
In 1875, the General Moultrie was the first suction dredge built in the United States and was used in the Charleston River — until it sank within a year. During the same era, the city of Houston and other port towns formed companies like the Buffalo Bayou Ship Channel Company to build special-purpose vessels to clear and connect waterways for commercial vessel traffic. Toward the end of the 19th century, the cutter suction dredge made its appearance and effectively dug and maintained water channels. The Foreign Dredge Act of 1906 prohibited foreign-built or chartered vessels from dredging in U.S. waters.
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Cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility in an organization
Security Boulevard
Cybersecurity is no longer the sole responsibility of the IT department. It made sense that the IT team monopolized cybersecurity before, given the limited access to IT assets in an organization. However, as more people in companies are given access to computers and online resources, there is expediency in getting everyone involved in security matters.
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Get up to speed on boating safety as summer season approaches
12 News
As summer nears, people planning on heading out to the local lakes his summer should take the time to refresh on boating safety.
Experts with multiple agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Arizona Military Collectors Club, Peoria Fire, Arizona Game and Fish and the Maricopa County Sheriff Office, hosted a safety event at Lake Pleasant for the purpose of educating visitors and residents.
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China seen increasing control in disputed Asian Sea with revised maritime law
VOA News
Analysts are raising concerns that a Chinese update to its maritime traffic law will help Beijing tighten control over disputed Asian seas by legalizing interception of foreign vessels and authorizing fines against their operators.
The standing committee of the National People's Congress voted April 29 to amend the Maritime Traffic Safety Law, state-run Xinhua News Agency reported.
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Lessons from the ship that nearly destroyed 12 percent of world trade
The Maritime Executive
The grounding of MV Ever Given from March 23 to March 29, 2021 captured the world’s attention. Many people asked, how could such a modern and large vessel find itself with its bow rammed into Asia, its stern aground on Africa, and its midship astride one of the major maritime chokepoints in the world?
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