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The Hill
As our military presence draws down and the amount of defense material that needs to be shipped is reduced, it is difficult for U.S.-flagged companies to compete against other nations that do not share the American devotion to training, safety, and security standards. But we need to keep American mariners working, with their certifications and training up to date, so that they are there and ready when we need them.
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Business Insider
The U.S. Coast Guard has a number of threats it needs to worry about when dealing with boats and their crews on U.S. waterways, but boats without crews are adding a new wrinkle to the problem. "There is an emergence in the Middle East with ISIS of using unmanned remotely controlled vessels that are packed with explosives, and that would pose a significant challenge," Lt. Cmdr. Devon Brennan, the commander of the Coast Guard's Maritime Safety and Security Team in New York, said recently during a use-of-force demonstration.
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TNS via Government Technology
A cross section of Southern California experts weigh the pros and cons of paying up when hackers demand a ransom.
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NMLEA
Listen to/watch as Dr. Charlie Scheer, professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, shares some very interesting information about the future of law enforcement, and data he has collected in collaboration with four other universities through an extensive survey of the next generation of guardians.
As iterated in our White Paper, "Navigating the Changing Seascape in Maritime Public Safety," the People part of the 4 P's (People, Platforms/Procurement, Processes, Performance) represent the biggest and most complex challenges for managers, supervisors, and leaders within the LEO community. Dr. Charles Scheer has collected some fascinating data on the future of law enforcement through the eyes of the next generation of officers, or potential officers. In cooperation with four other universities, listen in as Dr. Scheer shares some very early information and begins to outline how the recruiting, training and retention challenges can be overcome by paying attention to what his survey respondents are saying.
Every public safety leader should listen, as the information shared here can help shape the future of your organization!
Click on this link to listen to/watch the recorded webinar.
NMLEA
A recent report from the United States Military Academy's Combating Terrorism Center at West Point highlighted the use of unmanned aerial systems by the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham and discussed the potential employment of this technology by other terrorist organizations. While UAS have beneficial uses such as search and rescue and border security, they can also be used by individuals with nefarious intent, as was the case in a July 2018 incident in which an environmental activist group crashed a drone into a French nuclear power plant to illustrate its vulnerability. Similarly, a camera equipped drone could be a useful tool to conduct preoperational surveillance in preparation for a terror attack. Additional information on the security challenges posed by UAS can be found on the DHS website.
NMLEA
In case you haven't seen it, a good read from the Las Vegas incident can be found at this link: https://www.hsdl.org/?abstract&did=814668 (If this link doesn't work and you need a copy, let us know by sending an email to info@nmlea.org, and we will send it to you.)
There are some specific parts of this report that are good to note and emphasize within our Active Shooter training.
From the executive summary: "The Importance of coordinated planning across agencies cannot be understated in terms of its impact on this response. When agencies followed pre-established plans and procedures, they improved communication and strengthened the response. Where plans were not integrated or not widely known and understood by responders across all responding agencies, difficulties arise. Strengthening plans, policies and procedures across Southern Nevada, [and the country’s] public safety agencies will reinforce their capabilities, allowing them to respond as effective as possible in future emergencies."
Some highlights of the region's preparedness prior to this event include:
The region's Multi-Assault Counter-Terrorism Action Capabilities (MACTAC) developed in response to the 2009 Mumbai Attack.
A "Whole Community" approach has been taken to improve operational coordination across agencies.
Southern Nevada Fire Operations (SNFO) Hostile MCI Working Group established to develop integrated fire response policy and ICS training to augment LE existing ASI policies.
Extensive training, exercises and collaboration among the LE, fire and private sector, including the embedding of Fire personnel in the LE training division.
Some highlights of the response:
The first call was received 1 minute after the first shots rang out.
LEOs arrive on the 31st floor of the Mandalay Bay with armed security officers within 6 minutes of the first shot. (shooter was on the 32nd floor)
10 minutes after the first shot, the shooting stops.
LVMPD (LE) created a staging area that worked efficiently and effectively, deploying teams within minutes
Additional Contact Teams arrive on the 32nd floor within 12 minutes of the first call.
A triage area is established by FD within 13 minutes from the initial shots.
Unified Command is established within 15 minutes.
The first Rescue Task Forces enter the scene 56 minutes from the first shot.
Coordination was required among 9 LE agencies, 4 FDs, and 3 private ambulance companies
There were 72 observations made in the report, and with each, a number of recommendations. All of them worth reading and reviewing, and applying some of the lessons learned in your area of operation.
For more information about Active Shooter training, contact the Academy at info@nmlea.org.
KTVU-TV
Every day, ships cross under the Golden Gate bridge, bound for the Port of San Francisco or the Port of Oakland, all while law enforcement agencies are on watch to target illegal activities, contraband or even people onboard.
Right now, there's an expanded team effort to bolster border security and safety by increasing presence, deterring crime and stopping complex crime rings. Homeland Security Investigations, which could be described as the detectives of ICE, lead the crews that are on the search for transnational criminal organizations and their activities.
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USA Today
Chief Steve Kelly just finished leading shallow-boat rescues in rising floodwaters from Hurricane Florence. Like other military leaders, Kelly takes charge. Traveling down flooded roads with water up to the door of the truck, he balances talking on a conference call with his Coast Guard bosses, sternly navigating to the next mission and tasking members of his crew with finding a place for them to sleep. In between, he finds time to lighten the mood, at one point pushing his nose against a passenger window and making a funny face at one of his crewmen.
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KPIX-TV
An elite tactical team is in the bay for Fleet Week. But, unlike others who've come for the festivities, they hope you won't get to see them in action.
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NRA Family
"There are not many positions on a police department where everyone waves to you as you go by," says Officer Lance Hamilton of his Fairfax County Marine Patrol unit (FCMP). Not only that, they want you to remain "close by so everyone feels safe."
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