Morphix Technologies is an innovator in the science of detection devices for dangerous chemicals. One of the important products the company distributes is its TraceX Explosives Detection Kit. As the threats from Homemade Explosives (HMEs) continue to grow, both from domestic threats and radical Islamic terrorists, the Morphix TraceX Explosives Detection Kit is a tool that law … [Read more...]
The Trouble With Tannerite!
Who doesn't like a big boom? Everyone that enjoys shooting likes to feel the power and hear to roar of their firearm. The 4th of July celebrations would not be the same without the enormous expenditure of small explosives in the form of fireworks. Movies and television shows love to add in dramatic explosions and gun fire to increase ratings. However, there is one area of … [Read more...]
Fighting Hallucinogens
Twice in two nights this week, my officers had to fight people who were out of control on hallucinogenic substances. These drugs are a serious cause for concern for law enforcement. In the first instance, an officer rolled up on an unknown situation in the middle of a large intersection. A Good Samaritan was trying to hold down an out-of-control girl who was screaming … [Read more...]
Police Response and Terrorism – BlueSheepdog Podcast #26
Police response to terrorism in the wake of the Norway terrorist incident is the topic of today's police training podcast. Last week's terrorist attacks in Norway should be a wake up call to every community that thinks "It can't happen here." I look at what we know so far from the incident, consider some of the ramifications of responding to bomb attacks and examine police … [Read more...]
Norway Terrorism
Norway suffered a great tragedy on Friday when dozens of people, many of them teens, were gunned down by at least one subject dressed as a police officer. At this time, it appears this attack was coordinated with a bomb that was set off outside the prime minister's office earlier in the day. If you have paid attention to world events, you know this is not an original … [Read more...]