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Reuters Special Report: As Taser warns of more risks, cities bear a burden in court
Reuters has released a series of reports based on their investigation into deaths allegedly related to Taser use by law enforcement. The article states with changes to the company’s guidelines in Taser use, it is perceived that the company is trying to transfer a lot of the liability from the company to users of the…
Read MoreReuters Special Report: A 911 plea for help, a Taser shot and the toll of stun guns
The Stanford study found that Tasers shouldn’t be used on significant swaths of the population. The center analyzed about 150 studies and concluded Tasers are safe “for use on healthy individuals who are not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, are not pregnant, and do not suffer from mental illness – so long as…
Read MoreAssaults in Healthcare: Epidemic or Status Quo?
If you work in the healthcare profession and face the day-to-day challenges that are unique to the industry, you may be slightly offended by this blog’s title. Implying that assaults and violence could be considered “status quo” or acceptable in a field that is dedicated to helping others seems absurd on the surface. The problem,…
Read MoreA Non-Lethal Option to Deter School Violence
Schools are becoming an increasingly dangerous place not only for students, but for staff, School Resource Officers, and security guards that work on campus. Violence can happen at any school in any city, large or small. It’s a pretty regular occurrence to see stories of school violence on the local news from coast-to-coast. In San Diego,…
Read More1 Pro V2 + 1 Calm Security Officer = 0 Hands-on Conflict
I was fortunate to see and hear the captured video and audio from the Pro V2 with my own eyes and ears. It is a rare event for any of us who work at Guardian 8 because most clients deploy the Pro V2 in their hospitals, schools, or in the field and don’t consider contacting…
Read MoreInteresting Read
I received a link to a Security Magazine article from a colleague who simply said, “Interesting read” in the subject header of the email. Naturally, my curiosity caused me to click on the link. Perhaps it’s the same thing that caused you to start reading this blog post. In my situation, I was glad that I…
Read MoreStar Wars Premier is an Opportunity for Long-Term Innovation
With mere hours to go before the official premier of the new Star Wars movie, it’s hard not to get caught up in the hype. You see the merchandise everywhere and so many companies are adding a touch of Star Wars to their marketing messages. Here in Phoenix, even in the Arizona Department of Transportation…
Read MoreThis Doesn’t Have to Happen
Another news story surfaced this week that casts a skeptical light on the security industry. Once again, it calls into question the proper tools that should be considered to support the men and women who are hired to observe, report, and sometimes intervene in the curve balls that life tends to throw our way. In this…
Read More3 Tips For Getting What You Want Without Using “Bad” Words
I’ll confess… I’m guilty of occasionally letting my tongue slip and saying something I shouldn’t. Sometimes those slip ups involve the use of colorful language, and I’ll admit that I often reflect on how it impacts my perceived professionalism. Maybe it affects my credibility when I do that. Perhaps I lose my audience when they…
Read MoreA Critical Conversation for Healthcare
If someone paid you $30, would you let them assault you? Would you allow them to push you and yell at you? What if you didn’t know exactly when it was going to happen, but the person told you it would be between 11 PM and 7 AM when most “normal” folks are sleeping? Do…
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