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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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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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Police Brutality: I Do Not Think That Means What You Think It Means!
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One of Life’s Hold My Beer Moments
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Concealed Carry: Knowing the Responsibilities and Consequences – Part Two
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Laughter, the Best Medicine: Finding Healing in Humor and Humor in Healing
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Adopting Practical Personal Safety: 8 Principles to Help Avoid Becoming a Victim of Crime and Violence
