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Hard Skills: ‘Better to have and not need than need and not have…’

Hard Skills: ‘Better to have and not need than need and not have…’

If any industry is defined by societal perception, it is the protection profession. Anyone who has no direct experience has the idea that the profession is nothing but shooting an AR through your front windshield at numerous threats, MMA style fighting in nightclubs or doing a J-turn because a light turned red and there are paparazzi on the corner… The laughable, off target (pun intended) perception is largely due to the media, but also due to the wannabes out there who have website who depict such. However, that being said, our job is mainly to prevent but also to respond. In the cases when a response is required, the skills need to be there. As the ISDA puts it, “when [‘stuff’] happens, you can’t be average.” This article is meant to discuss training the hard skills of the job.

Encrypted Radio Communications with DMR Privacy Modes

Encrypted Radio Communications with DMR Privacy Modes

In a previous article ‘2-Way Radios & Communicating in Protective Services‘ we discussed radio options and other communicating techniques. One of the primary issues most security practitioners face when communicating with 2-way radios is the lack of secure communication. This article is meant to discuss the reasonable options available to us which afford much more secure communication.

HR218 LEOSA – Can I carry concealed while working?

HR218 LEOSA – Can I carry concealed while working?

There are many questions when it comes to licensing, however most of them are quickly and simply answered by reviewing the state’s licensing laws, found HERE. Despite this, one of the most common questions is in regards to H.R. 218, otherwise known as the Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act, and if those who have the credential are eligible to carry a firearm while under occupational requirement to do so.

Men’s Professional Attire: How to Dress the Code

Men’s Professional Attire: How to Dress the Code

As the less fashion-inclined gender, we have an uphill hike when it comes to adhering to and succeeding at professional dress codes. For many, reading a dress code term is quickly followed by a Google search and maybe a last minute trip to Joe Banks. Hopefully, this ‘beginner’s guide’ will shed some light on how to get your ‘GQ’ on in any dress code, cover some do’s and don’ts and offer some essential items to start building your wardrobe while focusing on how to maintain your functionality and stay dangerous.