How to buy emergency preparedness products
Domestic terrorism and natural disasters aggravated by climate changes have made public safety agencies more aware than ever before that they have to be prepared to operate in the absence of resources ...
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Ky. officers learn precautions for cleaning up meth
By Burton Speakman Glasgow Daily TimesGLASGOW, Ky. — Agencies from throughout the area were part of an effort this week to learn how to clean up methamphetamine laboratories.Officials from the Barren ...
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Protecting law enforcement from today's hazards
The Office of Justice Programs’ National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has developed a new standard specifically for chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear (CBRN) ensembles for law enforcement. The ...
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Cleaning up the meth mess
Experts say the danger is real, but should cleanups of homes be mandated - and if so, who pays?Related articles: Meth lab indicators and officer safety Utah police detox at clinic for exposure to meth ...
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Tech Q&A: John Armstrong of Remploy Frontline
Remploy has been providing CBRN gear to the British military and police for nearly four decades and has begun to expand its area of operations to include the United States. Already the company provides protective gear to one U.S. agency that shall remain unnamed in deference to the sensitivity of their mission.
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Timeline: Key events in the anthrax episode
Related articles: Man's home searched in anthrax probe Anthrax: a Special Report Authorities probe new D.C. anthrax scare Anthrax missteps offer guide to fight new bioterror battle Personal protective ...
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Public order management 101: Chemical munitions
Chemical munitions are less lethal tools used that can be used to engage dangerous and/or destructive crowds. Contrary to popular belief, they are not "first strike" public order options, but appropriate for use only after properly trained officers have tried less intrusive methods-and found them ineffective.  Here, I offer an overview of chemical munitions and deployment considerations in terms of the role they play in public order gas plans. ...
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NYPD recalls 30,000 tactical response hoods 2
By Philip Messing The New York Post NEW YORK — The NYPD has recalled an estimated 30,000 emergency devices designed to help cops breathe after a terrorist blast, because the manufacturer warned they might ...
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N.J. police station evacuated after anthrax threat
PEQUANNOCK, N.J. — A threatening letter referring to anthrax and containing what turned out to be glass beads prompted the evacuation of Pequannock Township's police department and town hall yesterday.
About 50 emergency responders converged at the scene, where yellow police tape cordoned off the parking lot and building.
"Hopefully it will turn out to be a hoax"
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20,000 gas masks ordered for capitol
By Leslie Miller The Associated Press WASHINGTON, D.C. — Call it another sign of the times: The first of 20,000 gas masks - enough for all lawmakers, their aides and other employees and even tourists in ...
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Colo. police use tear gas in second night of rioting
The Associated Press FORT COLLINS, Colo. — For the second time in as many days, police used tear gas to break up what they said was an unruly crowd of partiers throwing eggs, rocks and bottles. The crowd ...
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