January 2024

Collin Sharp, Traka Americas’ Regional Manager Security is one of the most discussed topics in education right now, as school districts across the country are evaluating their systems in light of ongoing violent incidents which all too often show up in the news. Even though these events are statistically rare, schools are responding by taking every precaution to make sure another one doesn’t occur. Unfortunately, many districts are failing to consider keys as the foundational element of security and are…

Eugene Nielsen Swift execution plays a pivotal role in dynamic entries, highlighting the need for breaching techniques to combine speed and effectiveness. There are a variety of methods – mechanical, thermal, explosive, and ballistic – which may be employed depending on what is to be breached, the door’s opening direction (inward or outward) and the tactical situation. For example, residential doors generally swing inward, whereas doors in commercial buildings typically swing outward. Although entries may be made through windows, skylights…

Jon B. Becker What are the top four essentials for effectively equipping your team? For the past four decades, I have had the privilege of equipping many of the world’s premier tactical units. I have been fortunate enough to work with all of the US Special Operations/Special Mission Units, all branches of the US military, all of our major federal law enforcement agencies, and thousands of local law enforcement units from around the world. Throughout my career, I have noticed…