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August 02, 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:  Handcuffs are a temporary restraining device and not meant for extended use. They are also not escape-proof.

Bill Allowing Teachers to Carry Concealed Weapons Vetoed
Governor Jay Nixon, a former law enforcement officer, says that arming teachers will not make schools safer.
Read why
Is Lone-Wolf Terrorism Overstated?
One expert says that terrorists seek out groups with similar values in order to be part of something bigger.
Full analysis
Sub-Machine Gun Found Near School
A fully-loaded Mac-10 was found in a gang conflict area near Kennedy King College.
Investigation details
"Run, Hide, Fight" May Be Inappropriate for K-12 Setting
Training children how to act in an active shooter event is very different than training adults.
Here's why
Drones and Corporate Security
Drones have a multitude of practical uses, not all of which are apparent. Are they right for you?
Read more
Drones: A Force Multiplier
According to one reviewer, drone use for physical security is limited only by imagination and battery life.
Read why
Failing Students to Reimburse Department of Defense
Underperforming military service members receiving tuition aid will have to repay the cost of their classes starting in September.
Details
Why Me?
This humorous list covers some of the ways people can make their homes a target for burglars.
Notes from a burglar

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