DHS Publishes 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment
On October 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving threats to public safety and security…
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From Operational Readiness to Catastrophic Injury and Beyond
Guest post by my friend Seb Lavoie When a tactical athlete suffers a catastrophic injury on and off duty, the focus must shift, at least temporarily, from prioritizing operational capacity…
Flame Resistant Tactical Uniforms
Law enforcement tactical teams are regularly exposed to a variety of potential fire/flash hazards, whether it be from the deployment of FSDDs or other pyrotechnic munitions, raiding meth labs, explosive…
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STOP THE BLEED®: Turning Bystanders into Lifesavers
National STOP THE BLEED Month is observed every May. This initiative is aimed at raising awareness about the importance of stopping bleeding in emergency situations. To date, the American College…
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PHLster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier: Designed for EDC
PHLster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier is practical way to EDC a CoTCCc-recommended tourniquet. TacMed Solutions SOF Tourniquet is shown flat folded on Flatpack. Although it has been available for close to…
Hercules Tactical Products HaVOC Belt
A gun belt very often serves as the baseline of equipment for an armed professional or citizen. In the now ubiquitous “Line” system of equipment layering, the belt typically serves…
Secret Warriors: The FBI’s Special Intelligence Service During World War II
Flag of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) played a significant role during World War II. The FBI was tasked with running surveillance…
Functions of Protective Intelligence: Identification, Assessment, and Management/Mitigation
Photo: U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service Protective intelligence is a critical aspect of security operations that focuses on preventing targeted violence. It involves a systematic process of gathering…
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From Bystander to Lifesaver: Emergency Medical Response is in Your Hands
Firefighters transport “patient” to ambulance during anti-terrorism exercise. Average response time for BLS ambulance in the U.S. is seven minutes. Someone who is severely bleeding can bleed to death in…
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Olight Seeker 4 Pro High-power Handheld Illumination
The Olight Seeker 4 Pro measures just 5 1/2″ long and 1 3/8″ wide at the bezel but packs a lot of illumination into that small package. The Seeker 4…