Security Training Center® News
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March 30, 2014
Welcome to Security Training Center® News! This newsletter is part of our continuing education program, offered free to our students. Twice each month subscribers receive links to relevant and interesting articles pertaining to the private security industry. Every article will have some educational value, be it changes in security best practices, case studies with lessons to be learned, or success stories. Security Training Center's goal is to make our students the best-informed and most current security officers in the industry.
| DUTY TIP: Deliberate use of lethal force is only appropriate in a narrow and extremely specific set of circumstances: When there is an immediate and otherwise unavoidable danger of death or grave bodily harm to the innocent. |
| Police Officer Shoots and Kills Charging Man With Hatchet A man suspected of randomly stabbing another man was shot by a police officer in a parking lot after he charged the officer while wielding a hatchet. Full story |
Enhanced Airport Security – A Waste of Money? A new report says that airport security measures are excessive and are not worth the cost, concluding it may be time to reduce security protocols. Full analysis |
| Mother Arrested for Joining Daughter in School Assault A student was assaulted by a fellow student and her mother before school. What happened |
Engaging Employees May Reduce Workplace Violence Employees who are connected to the social network of an organization are less likely to attempt violence. Read why |
| Officer Sentenced for Smuggling Drugs and Aliens A US Customs and Border Protection Officer worked with Mexican drug cartels for more than 10 years before getting caught. How he did it |
Hospital Guard Sexually Assaults Suicidal 14-Year-Old Leaving a male security guard with an involuntarily-admitted girl had unintended consequences. How it happened |
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