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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!
Over the last few weeks, I have noted the issue of “police brutality” again making headlines. So, I decided it was time to have a difficult conversation. I am sure many may not like what I have to say, but that is what makes it a difficult conversation. I hope you enjoy the read and…
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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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Adopting Practical Personal Safety: 8 Principles to Help Avoid Becoming a Victim of Crime and Violence
This article presents 8 practical principles to help you avoid becoming a victim of violent criminals, and improve overall safety. It’s one of a series of articles I present for your enjoyment, consideration and safety.
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Concealed Carry: Knowing the Responsibilities and Consequences – Part One
Carrying a Concealed weapon is one thing, using it is another, do you know and understand the responsibilities and consequences associated with that decision? This article series will explore just that.
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Darwin Awards: Avoid the nomination
The world is full of scientists and inventors, and many awards are related to scientific accomplishments and technological inventions. However, there is only one award for foolishness: the Darwin Award. It’s not a prestigious award, but unfortunately, it is well known. We have all no doubt heard the phrase “hold my beer,” which often precedes…
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Securing Your Family: Promoting Family Safety and Awareness in Public Places
In today’s fast-paced world, ensuring the safety of our loved ones is a top priority. When it comes to navigating public spaces, being proactive about safety and promoting awareness can make a significant difference. During my career in law enforcement, I instructed Officer Safety to recruit and veteran officers. During training courses, we always made…