Ron LaPedis

Private Industry and Public Safety

Ron LaPedis has been a business continuity and security professional for over 25 years and frequently writes and speaks on business continuity, cybersecurity, physical security and public safety topics. He is a life member of the NRA, NRA-certified Range Safety Officer (RSO), NRA and California DOJ Certified Instructor, member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), and serves on the boards of public safety, military and law-enforcement related organizations.

Ron is a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), a Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (AFBCI), a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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How police technologies can be used to assist COVID-19 curfew enforcement
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As agencies suffer from diminished personnel numbers, technology can help enforce the actions needed to 'flatten the curve'
How cops can train at home while social distancing
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These new products will not only improve your own skills, but may also get your family off the sofa
Why the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act may force you to rethink your video surveillance plans
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The Act bans the purchase and use of video surveillance cameras manufactured in China over concerns of mass espionage and hacking
Train like your life depends on it
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LEEP sessions at SHOT Show 2020 focused on how officers learn best and the techniques that will keep them safe on the street
Load-bearing vests on display at SHOT Show 2020
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Agencies have many choices to select from if considering moving from a duty belt to a load-bearing vest
SHOT Show 2020: 3 products for improving officer safety
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From preventing blue-on-blue shootings to delivering 24-7 police firearms training, vendors at this year’s SHOT Show aim to improve officer safety year round
10 vendors to check out at SHOT Show 2020
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Some of the coolest hardware on the planet is showcased at the largest event of its kind in the world
SHOT Show 2020 Preview: New gear and gadgets on display
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Get a glimpse of some of the LE products that will debut at the largest event of its kind in the world
Latest trends in firearms and holsters
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The two biggest trends in pistols are red dot sights and higher capacity for concealable firearms
Body-worn tech trends improving police operations
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From delivering real-time intelligence to biometric wearables that monitor a cop’s stress levels, body-worn technology is transforming police officer safety
5 benefits of a portable virtual training system
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A portable simulator maximizes the ability of a department to efficiently train its officers, as well as educate communities about police use of force
How to buy police motorcycles
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Follow these key purchasing considerations, including determining the vehicle’s function, assessing available resources and questions to ask vendors
Training day: How to combine virtual and physical training
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Combining virtual with physical training will enhance the learning process and improve officer safety
Product review: Custom in-ear hearing protection
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Losing your hearing should concern every first responder, but there are actions that you can take to prevent that from happening
Auto theft in the age of cybersecurity
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Easy-to-use electronic hacking tools available over the internet make vehicle theft easier
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