opinions on self defense in corrections
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Great topic here. Self defence in critical for officer safety. We all need to be able to protect each other. When needed, I have no issues using empty hand controls, OC Spray or Taser to win. We must always win in any situation. Many staff don’t employ the techniques. They don’t like physical force...
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The Nevada Department of Corrections (NDOC) is responsible for the management of inmates in the state of Nevada. It houses over 13,000 inmates across 17+ facilities and partners with other Nevada state and local programs for vocational training and rehabilitative services for individuals prior to reintegration. As such, it has an extensive IT network that is responsible for not just every device in every location, but also every door lock, HVAC system and overall security. It can be like a row of dominoes in times of remote failure- when one falls over, the rest follow... read full story
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