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State of Hawaii, wake up! This is the latest school shooting with deaths that occurred in Iowa. This situation could become a reality here. Based on the information from this particular news article, the perpetrator had a personal grievance (bullying); there obviously was some planning and preparation that went into carrying out this violent attack, as well as commonly used "leakage" communication of the impending attack posted on social media. All classic components of the attacker (a student) who was moving along a Pathway to Violence where ultimately the Attack occurs and there was no intervention to help and manage the situation. How many students do we have in our 250+ State of Hawaii public schools that maybe moving along their Pathway to Violence? There are two things that I believe we must do immediately in this upcoming legislative session: 1) Provide School Resource Officers (SRO) for at least the highest risk schools initially and then migrate to all high schools. You would be surprised how much of a positive and responsive impact a dedicated SRO who is made a part of the school administrative team would have on a campus. 2) Seriously look at commitments to form and develop effective and meaningful Behavioral Threat Assessment Teams, both organizationally and community based. The State should take the lead on this and with the new State Department of Law Enforcement which began on January 1st, they would be the most logical to lead the effort. We do have some legislators that are thinking a head and we will probably see some legislative bills be introduced, but how far will they go? Yes folks, we live in paradise and in the land of Aloha, but the reality is that our world and people-environment is changing for the worse and we must as a State see the true reality for what it is now. We cannot under any circumstances have a knee-jerk and emotional reaction after the fact when devastating loss of life occurs in any one of our schools. We must prepare and prevent now! PEACE AND SAFETY THROUGH KNOWLEDGE AND PREPARATION

What is Justice? How do we measure Justice? How do we know when Justice has been attained? From our perspective, we work hard on understanding our clients goals at the front end. That is how we measure justice on our end. What Justice is for one client, May not be an issue for another. I am proud to say that DLC takes the time to understand our client’s needs while navigating the system. We are accepting cases statewide in Florida. Feel free to contact the office if you need to contact us at: https://lnkd.in/eZ-yPJt #davislegalfl #criminaldefenseattorney #civilrightsattorney #justice

Safety must be a top priority for all places of worship in today's world. By creating a secure environment, we not only protect congregants, visitors, and the facility itself, but we also foster a welcoming and inclusive community. It's important to note that increasing firearms without training is not a safe practice. Instead, investing in security training for staff and volunteers, implementing surveillance systems, and collaborating with local law enforcement to develop emergency response plans are all well-thought-out good practices to maintain. #safetyfirst #churchsecurity #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness

Rolling out new curriculum for De-Escalation Training. Great for law enforcement and can be tailored to other public safety disciplines. We're glad to continue growth in our training offerings! Learn more about the topics we teach: https://lnkd.in/dnDcccT5 #HaveTrainingWillTravel #Training #ContinuingEducation

📣 New Curriculum Announcement: DE-ESCALATION TACTICS: This NEW course is coming June 2024 from educators at Sworn Impact. The 2-day course offers additional instruction on the topics of community engagement, managing first amendment auditors and sovereign citizens, and officer wellness. Our new educational session was already in the works when we learned of an alarming interaction between #LawEnforcement officials and a 'sovereign citizen' (read more below). Is your department ready??

A new study led by Cassandra Crifasi, assistant professor and co-director of the Center for Gun Violence Solutions at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, found that compared to white counterparts, individuals who identify as Black had significantly higher support for several gun violence prevention polices. These include: 1) pairing officers with trained mental health professionals; 2) diverting individuals with mental health symptoms into care rather than arresting them, and 3) redirecting police funding to social services for those at risk of gun violence. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e-qNUryS

The U.S. Department of Justice released a report on its critical incident review of the law enforcement response to the tragic school shooting at Robb Elementary School. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the review shortly after the tragedy on May 24, 2022, in which 19 children and two teachers died at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. The report provides a thorough description of the critical incident review that has taken place over the past 20 months. The report is intended to provide the most comprehensive assessment available of the law enforcement response to the horrific incident on May 24, 2022, as well as the emergency medical response, communications, and trauma services in the wake of the tragedy. It begins with a minute-by-minute timeline reconstructing key events before, during, and immediately following the shooting. The report addresses many previously unanswered questions, builds on the existing knowledge base for responding to incidents of mass violence, and identifies generally accepted practices for effective law enforcement responses. In doing so, this report endeavors to honor the victims and survivors of this tragedy, as well as offer recommendations to improve future responses in other communities. https://lnkd.in/g_qvUrkp #AAR #review #response #lessons #recommendations #schoolshooting #schoolsafety #activeshooter #MCI #masscasualty #AVI #report #lawenforcement #police #emergency #medicalresponse #communications #highthreat #threat #threats #DOJ

Prioritizing wellness isn’t just important; it’s essential, especially in law enforcement. Taking care of our mental and physical health isn’t a luxury; it’s a duty to ourselves and our communities. Let’s break the stigma, support each other, and make wellness a priority. #WellnessMatters #WalnutCreekPD If you are seeking a department whose leadership prioritizes you and your wellness, please reach out to me.

📢 Professional Insight: The Biden-Harris Administration's latest executive actions emphasize the critical role of safe firearm storage in preventing gun violence. This comprehensive approach involves various sectors including education, justice, and community leadership. Join us in exploring the implications of these actions for professionals in policy, education, and community safety. #PolicyUpdate #CommunitySafety #ProfessionalEngagement https://bit.ly/3u5EMJg