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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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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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Facing Cancer with Strength: Unleashing Your Warface
Dedicated to my amazing daughter, Sara, whose courage and resilience inspire me every day. When life throws its toughest challenges at you, like the terrifying diagnosis of cancer, it can feel as though the world has stopped spinning. Fear, uncertainty, and helplessness can grip your heart. But in moments like these, where the weight of…
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Colorado HB24-1372: Protecting Suspects since 2024
This is an important read that follows on the heals of Police Chief Chris Noeller’s article on Colorado HB24-1372. I wrote this follow-up to help support Chief Noeller’s attempt to make everyone aware of this threat and how dangerous it is. Please read, and pass on to as many people as possible, its that important!
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Concealed Carry: Knowing the Responsibilities and Consequences – Part Two
I hope you find Part Two of Concealed Carry: Knowing the Responsibilities and Consequences a good and important read. Training and knowledge make us all safer.
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Laughter, the Best Medicine: Finding Healing in Humor and Humor in Healing
I wanted to share an article I have been working on for a while, but felt I needed to finish. I hope you enjoy the read, and that it provides you the same value it has provided me.