SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. – The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a training session today aimed at preparing church pastors and security team leaders to respond effectively in the event of an active shooter situation. Known as “Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events,” the training will run from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the … Read more
Uvalde, Texas – An Austin-based investigator, Jesse Prado, recently presented his findings at a special city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas, sparking controversy over his lack of active shooter training and his role in clearing local police officers involved in a tragic shooting. According to Texas Commission on Law Enforcement records, Prado, who led the … Read more
El Alto, Bolivia – In the bustling city of El Alto, Bolivia, women like Lidia Mayta are taking a stand against gender-based violence through the practice of taekwondo. After surviving a violent attack by robbers, Mayta found solace and empowerment in learning self-defense techniques, eventually becoming a trainer herself to help other Indigenous women fight … Read more
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Police officers are expected to make split-second life-or-death decisions while also possessing the wisdom to de-escalate situations peacefully. The demands placed on law enforcement to ensure public safety are immense, especially in the face of rising gun violence across communities. In the aftermath of tragic events like the Super Bowl parade shooting … Read more
READING, United Kingdom – An Islamic terrorist believed to be responsible for the murder of three men in a Reading park may have received military training in order to carry out the attack. The suspect, who reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” during the incident, is believed to have been radicalized and had connections to extremist groups. … Read more