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Warrior and Guardian Are Not Opposites: The Need for A Law Enforcement Awakening
By: Rick Anderson, M. Sc Recently, a LEO leader criticized officers preaching the concept of having a “warrior mindset” under any circumstances, stating it is a military only concept that does not belong anywhere in law enforcement. Let that sink in for a second, I did, but I simply cannot get on board with that.…
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Staying Safe in Public Spaces During Uncertain Times
By Sgt. (Ret) Rick Anderson During my 35 years in law enforcement, I spent decades teaching officer safety and survival. I drove the “be situationally aware” train all the time. So I’m going to take one more drive here. Situational awareness isn’t just for police officers; it’s for everyone, young and old. It’s a mindset…
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How Situational Awareness and Curiosity Work Together to Keep Officers Safe
By Sgt Rick Anderson (ret), MScOL In the ever-evolving landscape of law enforcement, two often-underestimated traits can make the difference between life and death: situational awareness and curiosity. While the former is widely taught and emphasized in police training, the latter, curiosity, is rarely acknowledged as the powerful tactical asset it truly is. But when…
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Incorporating OPSEC into Personal Safety: A Guide for a Safer You
By Rick Anderson When we think about personal safety, we often think of situational awareness, self-defense skills, and emergency preparedness. However, a crucial concept civilians can integrate into their safety strategy is the practice of Operational Security (OPSEC). Originally developed by the military to protect sensitive information related to military activities and operations, OPSEC principles…
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Police Brutality: I Do Not Think That Means What You Think It Means!
