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By Bambi Majumdar
 Dealing with autistic and differently abled people has been a challenge for law enforcement, primarily due to a lack of training. A deadly shooting on June 14 at a Costco in Corona, California, outside Los Angeles, brought this issue to the forefront again. Following the incident, a panel convened to increase awareness of autism, train officers, and prevent further such horrors. The panel, hosted by Autism Society Inland Empire, urged families to join the awareness discussion, share information, and help train law enforcement officers.
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The Department of Homeland Security released a National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin on July 18, 2019. It updates The National Terrorism Advisory System, or NTAS, a tool designed to communicate information about terrorist threats by providing timely, detailed information to the public. There are now three primary notifications: Bulletins, Elevated Alerts and Imminent Alerts.
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E-navigation is defined as “the harmonized collection, integration, exchange, presentation and analysis of marine information on board and ashore by electronic means to enhance berth to berth navigation and related services for safety and security at sea and protection of the marine environment.” The work conducted by the IMO during the last years lead to the identification of specific user needs and potential e-navigation solutions. Now let's discuss them at the 2019 e-Navigation Underway North America Conference at the Florida Aquarium on the Historic Tampa Waterfront, November 12-13, sponsored by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) and the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM).
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The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Marine Safety Bulletin warning that commercial vessels are being
targeted by email phishing and malware intrusion attacks.
Cyber adversaries are attempting to gain sensitive information including the content of an official
Notice of Arrival (NOA) using email addresses that pose as an official Port State Control (PSC)
authority such as “port @ pscgov.org.”
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In a recent article publicized by the BBC, the question was asked “Will ships without sailors be the future of trade?” (You can read the full article by clicking on the link.)
That question begs another, how will maritime law enforcement and public safety be impacted when AI creeps into our waterways? It does prompt some discussion. Let us know what you think on our Facebook page, (National/International Maritime Law Enforcement Academy) or on our blog page
Property Casualty 360
The sight of boats out and about on the water is one of the many elements that mark the summer season. Whether it’s a group of friends spending the day on a fishing boat or a family spending time together in the sun on a sailboat, many individuals make time to get on a boat during the summer. However, while many people spend time on boats, they often don’t know much about boat safety. This leaves them unprepared for the risks that come with being on the water in a vehicle they’re not well-versed in.
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Navy Times
Sailing out of South Carolina’s Charleston Harbor on a recent afternoon, the crew of the Coast Guard cutter Cormorant came upon a small boat, its motor on idle and the only clues pointing to the disappearance of Terrance Singleton some crabs he’d caught, his live bait and a single shoe. Officials vowed to keep searching for the missing North Charleston crabber.
“There are no plans at the present to suspend the search,” said Public Affairs Specialist Third Class Ryan Dickinson, a Coast Guard 7th District spokesman in Jacksonville, Florida.
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The Herald News
Throughout the busy summer boating season, Illinois Conservation Police remind boat operators and passengers to stay sober and wear life jackets while on the water.
“The 2019 boating season has been especially challenging because of the weather and flooding in Illinois,” Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Director of Law Enforcement Jerry Costello said in a news release.
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Government Accountability Office
Key practices for establishing an agency-wide cybersecurity risk management program include designating a cybersecurity risk executive, developing a risk management strategy and policies to facilitate risk-based decisions, assessing cyber risks to the agency, and establishing coordination with the agency's enterprise risk management (ERM) program. Although the 23 agencies GAO reviewed almost always designated a risk executive, they often did not fully incorporate other key practices in their programs.
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