Check Fraud Prevention

By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist With advancements in technology over the past few decades, many individuals and organizations have transitioned to using electronic payment methods instead of issuing paper checks. Despite the popularity of...

Officer Wellness

By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In conjunction with First Responder Wellness Week in March, this Safety Short will focus on officer wellness. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for adults1. Major contributing factors to this include...

Cybersecurity

By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist On January 31, 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray issued a warning regarding the growing threat of cyberattacks stating that foreign hackers aim to “wreak havoc” on U.S. critical infrastructure. Considering this...

Jail Intake and Admissions

By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Intake and admission of inmates is a high-risk critical task that jail staff often do daily. It is essential that jail staff recognize that they have a constitutional duty to provide safe and secure detention of...

Open Carry in Public Buildings

By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist If you attended this year’s NIRMA Self Defense for County Officials conference in Kearney, you may have sat in on my session titled, Packing Heat, No Permit: Understanding LB 77. During this session, there was...