Sep 27, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist It’s a clear, crisp fall morning, and you just started your shift. You’re trying out the new moving radar unit that was recently installed in your patrol vehicle as you cruise down the two-lane black top highway...
Sep 5, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist This month’s Safety Short will highlight two NIRMA sheriffs in recognition of their proactive and collaborative approach to risk management and loss prevention. Buffalo County Sheriff Neil Miller and Custer County...
Aug 3, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist What is the First Amendment? The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens’ freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition the government. The First Amendment was intended...
Jul 5, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist For law enforcement officers and jail staff, interacting with individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a common occurrence. Whether responding to a disturbance at the local bar, stopping a swerving...
Jun 13, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist In today’s world of law enforcement and corrections, putting out fires can consume a much of a leader’s time and attention. Consequently, public safety leaders must prioritize where they focus their efforts and...
May 5, 2023 | Law Safety, Safety Shorts
By Todd Duncan, Law Enforcement and Safety Specialist Inmate checks, sometimes erroneously referred to as “cell checks,” are one of the most critical tasks performed by corrections officers throughout their shifts. These checks serve several important purposes...
