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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Suicide-related callouts to fire services triple in England in a decade

Suicide-related callouts to fire services in England have tripled in the last decade, prompting calls for mandatory training for firefighters.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Louisiana governor says there's an active shooter at mall in Baton Rouge

Governor Jeff Landry stated, 'I am in coordination with law enforcement and we will update as we know more. Please avoid the area.'
France news
#fremont
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Standoff With UPS Truck Thief Ends Peacefully

A man was arrested in Fremont after stealing a UPS truck, leading to a standoff that ended peacefully.
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago
California

Barricaded suspect arrested after stealing delivery truck, police standoff in Fremont

A suspect is in custody after a standoff following the theft of a delivery truck in Fremont.
California
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Standoff With UPS Truck Thief Ends Peacefully

A man was arrested in Fremont after stealing a UPS truck, leading to a standoff that ended peacefully.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Barricaded suspect arrested after stealing delivery truck, police standoff in Fremont

A suspect is in custody after a standoff following the theft of a delivery truck in Fremont.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 day ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAFD's culture of obedience runs deep. Firefighters say they fear retaliation from bosses

The Los Angeles Fire Department's culture discourages questioning orders, leading to tragic consequences during emergencies.
London
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Man dies after blaze inside Belfast hospital's emergency department

A man in his 30s passed away after a fire incident in the A&E unit of the Royal Victoria Hospital.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto police investigating shooting inside Fairview Mall | CBC News

A shooting at Fairview Mall in Toronto left one person injured, prompting an investigation by police.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang | TechCrunch

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding cybercriminals in ransomware extortion, betraying clients and facing up to 20 years in prison.
London politics
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'One of main agitators': Man with megaphone allegedly urged crowds to charge at garda during Citywest riot

Roberto Iafrate faces trial for allegedly inciting violence during the Citywest riot.
Remote teams
fromForbes
3 days ago

Layoffs Are A Leadership Test For Executives

Effective leadership during layoffs is crucial for maintaining trust and organizational performance.
Medicine
fromAol
6 days ago

'Paramedics thought I was having a panic attack, but I was actually paralysed by a stroke'

A 26-year-old woman suffered a rare spinal stroke, initially misdiagnosed as a panic attack, leading to severe mobility loss and life changes.
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger

A woman claimed she was kidnapped but has been identified and is not in danger.
Miami food
fromqns.com
6 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
22 hours ago

The Man Was Disarmed!' Tom Homan Grilled On Alex Pretti Shooting In Tense Exchange

Tom Homan addressed accountability concerns regarding ICE agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, emphasizing ongoing investigations into the incident.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
#crisis-management
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

In a Public Crisis, What You Prioritize Determines Whether You Execute or Stall

In a crisis, leaders must discern which voices matter to maintain control and focus on relevant stakeholders.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

The person who thrives during a crisis and falls apart during ordinary weeks isn't broken. Their entire operating system was built for emergencies, and peace registers as a system error because they never learned what competence feels like without urgency underneath it. - Silicon Canals

Crisis-thrivers are often dysregulated, struggling with normalcy after emergencies, revealing a deeper issue with their nervous system's response to stress.
Social justice
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Can Columbus, Ohio teach the NYPD about crowd control? Mamdani wants to find out.

Columbus emphasizes conversation and de-escalation in protest policing, contrasting with aggressive tactics historically used by the NYPD.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Counter-terror unit probing threat to bomb a garda station if officers 'get heavy handed' with protesters

A bomb threat was sent to Garda Headquarters, warning that a device would be detonated near a garda station if authorities acted heavily against fuel protesters.
Germany news
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Commander Helen Flanagan stated, 'At this stage last night's arson is not being linked to other incidents in the north-west London area over the last week or last month's arson in Golders Green but counter terrorism officers are leading due to the similarities of each attack.'
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

'This is senseless': Detective killed in Porterville barricade, shootout

A Tulare County sheriff's deputy was killed during an eviction notice service when the suspect opened fire, leading to a barricade situation.
Washington DC
fromemptywheel
2 weeks ago

The Other Hostage Crisis - emptywheel

The DOD successfully rescued a downed Weapons Systems Officer using extensive military resources and strategies, despite challenges from Iranian forces.
#executive-protection
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 week ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

People who are excellent in emergencies and fall apart during ordinary weeks aren't wired wrong. Their nervous system was calibrated for crisis, and calm registers as the absence of signal rather than the presence of safety. They function brilliantly when the house is burning because fire is the only temperature that feels familiar. - Silicon Canals

The autonomic nervous system has a social engagement system that affects how individuals respond to stress and calm.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Police release bodycam footage of Plymouth butcher knife standoff

Plymouth police released body camera footage of a standoff with an armed man who held his wife hostage inside a home.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

SFPD Negotiates With Assault Suspect Barricaded Inside Cadillac Hotel In the Tenderloin

An armed suspect barricaded themselves in the Cadillac Hotel, leading to a police response and eventual peaceful resolution.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

National Security Starts at Home - Not on the Battlefield

National security relies on enduring internal capacity rather than just accumulated hard power or visible instruments of power.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
Healthcare
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. public health boss: Hospital staff stopped stabbing, not sheriff

Inadequate protocols contributed to the stabbing of a social worker at San Francisco General Hospital, prompting a call for improved safety measures.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Stonestown Galleria Evacuated Over Possibly Armed Person, SFPD Says Stay Clear of the Area

Stonestown Galleria was evacuated due to police activity related to an undisclosed threat, possibly involving an armed individual.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Toronto police are establishing a counter-terrorism unit and task force to enhance security against extremism and terrorism in the city.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man who talked down hospital bomber says would-be attacker asked for a cuddle

A hospital patient prevented a bombing by showing kindness to the attacker, who later received a lengthy prison sentence for his actions.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police

Robinson's true identity was revealed after the Irving police released a bulletin for a car with stolen government plates. A Dallas officer noticed the vehicle in question while working a security job with Robinson six months prior. Dallas police attempted to pull Robinson over on Mar. 11, and Robinson fled before being rediscovered in a hospital parking garage.
US politics
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

Debate grows over NYPD's Strategic Response Group after attempted terrorism attack near Gracie Mansion

A failed bomb attack near Gracie Mansion intensifies debate over the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, with Mayor Mamdani maintaining his position to disband the unit despite the terrorism threat.
#police-shooting
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Police officers shot a man in the back, then a cop took the first ambulance because of a 'mild anxiety attack' | Fortune

Boston
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US officer having a mild anxiety attack' took ambulance meant for man shot by police

A shooting victim in Connecticut died after a 10-minute ambulance delay when the first arriving ambulance was diverted to transport a police officer experiencing anxiety symptoms instead of the critically injured man.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Police officers shot a man in the back, then a cop took the first ambulance because of a 'mild anxiety attack' | Fortune

Boston
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

US officer having a mild anxiety attack' took ambulance meant for man shot by police

A shooting victim in Connecticut died after a 10-minute ambulance delay when the first arriving ambulance was diverted to transport a police officer experiencing anxiety symptoms instead of the critically injured man.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

FBI reports active shooter situation' at Michigan synagogue in the US

A car rammed into Temple Israel Synagogue in West Bloomfield Township, Michigan, with an active shooter situation; the assailant was killed and no immediate victims reported.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Gadgets
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

When every second counts: government tech helps first responders' lifesaving missions

Indoor-capable drones and indoor location-tracking technologies significantly improve first responder situational awareness and reduce risk in hazardous interior environments.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I led communications at FEMA during a hurricane - and had to flee my home after a death threat

In the middle of the response, as we were communicating safety and recovery information, other public officials and I were targeted. A mix of people were insinuating that we weren't doing our job. They were also spreading misinformation. As I reflect, what was really surprising to me at the time was getting attacked for my religion. I'm Jewish. There were a lot of people online who could say anything and everything without knowing me - very hurtful things.
Women in technology
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

What a safety expert thinks journalists should know about "less than lethal" rounds and chemical irritants used by ICE

On January 18, a photograph of a pair of safety goggles in a hardware store floated across my Instagram timeline. "#JOURNALISTS covering #iceprotest in #Minneapolis: Less lethal projectiles move 400-600 feet per second. Z87.1 glasses no longer provide the protection required," read the caption. The post came from Crisis Ready Media and was shared by the National Press Photographers' Association (NPPA).
Media industry
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

De-Escalation for Dummies

Conflict triggers a biological threat response that hijacks the brain, requiring strategic de-escalation and firm boundaries rather than passive niceness.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Toilet Paper as a Weapon

Yet, at least one time, it was. This is a story I heard from Dave Hannaman, who worked at an Army human resources organization when I met with him many years ago. (Dave died in 2021.) Dave had been in the Army, including a stint as a "tunnel rat" in Vietnam. He was one of the brave soldiers who would go down into the tunnels the Viet Cong had constructed and booby-trapped. He was that kind of guy.
History
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Should Never, Ever Make

If you are choking and are alone, try to get yourself into a high-traffic area, such as a hallway in a building or outside your house. If you pass out, you're way more likely to be found as opposed to being in a room in a building or your house. Call 911 even though you can't speak. Someone will be sent to your location by dispatch.
Public health
#crisis-intervention
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Social justice

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
Social justice
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training and education of counselors and are inappropriate for crisis intervention; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians and social workers are more effective and cost-effective alternatives.
Social justice
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Police are the wrong people for crisis intervention

Police lack the advanced clinical training of counselors and crisis intervention by police correlates with worse outcomes for people in mental health crises; behavioral health-led responses by clinicians are more appropriate and cost-effective.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
2 months ago

Taser nearly used in heated standoff between NYPD, Brooklyn hospital police

Hospital police and NYPD clashed over delayed access to a psychiatric ward, leading to arrests and promises to improve cooperation after officials met.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Hope in Hostage-Taking and Kidnapping Incidents

Narratives shape how people process trauma and build resilience, while uncertainty from wrongful detention creates profound psychological strain that unfolds silently within families.
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

Machete-wielding California man arrested after holding family hostage, standoff

A relative of the man went to the Irvine police station around 2:15 p.m. to report the dispute, which was occurring in the 100 block of Terrapin, spokesman Kyle Oldoerp of the Irvine Police Department said. Four family members in an upstairs bedroom were not being allowed to leave, but police were able to get them out from the third floor with ladders just after 4 p.m., Oldoerp said.
California
Public health
fromKqed
1 month ago

Hospital Security Debate Swirls After San Francisco Social Worker Stabbing | KQED

Healthcare workers at UCSF face widespread violence, with 90% experiencing threats or assault and 20% violently assaulted on the job, prompting safety demands following a social worker's fatal stabbing.
US politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Should We Treat Political Violence as a Public Health Crisis?

Political violence in the U.S. has become routine and causes lasting psychological and public-health harms beyond immediate security threats.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Police in standoff with possible Oakland shooting suspect

Oakland police engaged in a standoff with a possible shooting suspect barricaded in a Pill Hill apartment after gunshot detection alerts; no injuries reported.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

People who stay calm during emergencies but fall apart over minor inconveniences aren't fragile. Their system was calibrated for catastrophe, and it genuinely doesn't know how to scale down to a traffic jam or a lost set of keys. - Silicon Canals

Accumulated small daily frustrations can trigger greater stress responses than single major crises in people whose nervous systems were calibrated for survival under chronic danger or high-stakes conditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

They help police with mental health calls. So why are 'mobile crisis' teams in crisis?

Mobile crisis teams expanded nationwide to respond to psychiatric emergencies, but inconsistent and inadequate funding is forcing programs to shut down and struggle to operate.
fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda
2 months ago

Freedom From Fear Pt. 2: the tactical side of terror

Let me be emphatic; all undocumented immigrants have committed a crime. They have all broken immigration law. All of the undocumented immigrants I spoke to frankly admitted this. And almost all of them also expressed a real desire for immigration reform. That surprised me-at first. Although, on second thought, they would almost certainly benefit from any rationalized system-which would necessarily recognize their indispensable importance to the U.S. economy.
US politics
#incident-response
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A Better Way to Respond to Mental Health Crises

Most mental health crises do not justify deadly force; specialized mental-health crisis teams reduce violence and produce safer, better outcomes.
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