A workplace emergency, according to OSHA, is an unexpected situation that endangers employees, customers, or the public, disrupts operations, or causes damage. By taking these provided steps, businesses can enhance employee safety and be better prepared for workplace emergencies. Violence, … Continued
On November 5, 2017, the deadliest mass shooting in Texas and the fifth deadliest in the United States occurred at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. A male subject fatally shot and killed 26 fathers, mothers, daughters, sons, grandparents, and one unborn … Continued
Police officers and their families give so much to help their communities. When there are opportunities to give back, we like to take them. Hero911 has answered the needs of departments and local LEOs in a variety of ways this … Continued
At Hero 911, we understand that many of the people who visit our site – and our blog – come from different professional backgrounds. Some of you are current police officers, working the beat every day and/or night. Others are … Continued
There are plenty of difficult decisions an officer is forced to make in a day, some of which could save or end a life. Depending on the outcome of the choices you make, it can be difficult to leave your … Continued
The following stories were curated from the PACT Consultant Group’s Training Newsletter©. Each piece was written by Ron Borsch, an active member of the Hero 911 Network and Guard 911. We thank you for your contributions to the following subject … Continued
The life of a police officer can be difficult. We protect the communities we grew up in – the places we love. We justly defend our national, state and municipal laws. We work long hours, and even when we clock out … Continued
As police officers, we sometimes only have seconds (or less) to decide if a person is an active threat to ourselves or the general public. Therefore, proper criminal identification is a key skill that every officer must possess. Unfortunately, it … Continued
Halloween can be a time of fun and excitement for young trick-or-treaters — for a few hours, children have the chance to exercise their imaginations, becoming someone or something they could never otherwise be in the real world. However, for … Continued