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Excessive Force

02/28/2012 - A federal appeals court has ruled that the parents of a teenager killed by police may pursue their excessive-force lawsuit. The teen was armed with a pocketknife and was threatening to kill himself. An appellate court instructed the lower court to determine whether the officers could reasonably suspect that the teenager posed an immediate threat to their safety.
Beyond Print: Personnel Protection

Employment

01/30/2012 - A subcontractor is responsible for the actions of an employee who accidentally ran over another worker on a job site. An appeals court found that the employee furthered the overall progress of the project and “the resulting risk of injury was inherent to the enterprise.”
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Opposition Party Candidates Often Left Unprotected During Campaigns

07/11/2011 - Governments will typically put up the money to protect incumbents during campaigns, but they are often slow to protect candidates of opposition parties. Taiwan's opposition party is questioning why, after two shootings, its candidates won't be given armored vehicles.
Book Reviews: Personnel Protection

The Professional Protection Officer: Practical Security Strategies and Emerging Threats

02/28/2011 - A new, improved, and expanded version of the International Foundation for Protection Officers' 1986 original.
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Avoiding Another Giffords-Style Attack

02/03/2011 - Noted executive protection professional Robert L. Oatman, CPP, offers tips on how to give staff an executive protection mindset and skill set in the aftermath of the Tucson tragedy.
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Reducing Risk for Elected Officials

02/03/2011 - Giving all federally elected officials and high-profile government officials special security is impractical, but there is something elected officials and other high-profile targets can do to protect themselves: rely on their staff. (Online Exclusive) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Preventing Violence at Work

01/26/2011 - Addressing workplace violence in all its forms reduces absenteeism, turnover, and litigation. It also improves morale, and most importantly, saves lives. Good policies and proper training are keys to success.
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SM Archives: Politicians in the Line of Fire

01/10/2011 - In a cover story from almost 20 years ago, security professional Joseph A. Kochis, CPP, detailed how to protect a political candidate while out on the campaign trail.
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A Company's Top Three Concerns During a Kidnapping

12/08/2010 - During an employee kidnapping, the company's responsibility to its captive employee isn't the only thing it needs to worry about.
Book Reviews: Personnel Protection

Beyond the Bodyguard: Proven Tactics and Dynamic Strategies for Protective Practices Success

05/25/2010 - Despite a lack of how-to detail, Beyond the Bodyguard is comprehensive, well researched, and detailed.
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Viewpoint: Safe Rooms are a Safe Investment

05/03/2010 - A corporate safe room is the best investment a company can make to protect its most valuable assets: its executives. (Online Exclusive)
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Security Lies Beneath: The Case for Corporate Safe Rooms

04/30/2010 - A corporate safe room is the best investment a company can make to protect its most valuable assets: its executives. (Online Exclusive)
Legal Report: Personnel Protection

State Legislation: Indiana: Firearms

03/31/2010 - A new bill (S.B. 25) pending in the Indiana General Assembly would make it illegal for a company to prohibit employees from keeping firearms locked in their cars on company property. The bill would also apply to contract employees. Exemptions are provided for schools, penal institutions, and domestic violence shelters.
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