Jun 29, 2018
Larry Snow with the Secure Transportation and Executive Protection News for Friday, June 29th, 2018.
In Technology News
From the Verge
Google Maps may be getting Waze’s best feature: incident reporting
Waze’s incident reporting feature looks to be coming to Google Maps, as some users have spotted on their Android apps. The feature shows road work, the time an accident was reported, and whether a user is confident a slowdown is still active.
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In Security News
From Bloomberg
Jarrod Ramos who opened fire at a Maryland newspaper office Thursday, killing five and injuring two others, police say he had a long, acrimonious history with the newspaper, including a lawsuit and years of harassment of its journalists on Twitter.
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In Cybersecurity News
From ZDNet
A massive cache of law enforcement personnel data has leaked
A data breach at a federally funded active shooter training center has exposed the personal data of thousands of US law enforcement officials, ZDNet has learned.
The cache of data contained identifiable information on local and state police officers, and federal agents, who sought out or underwent active shooter response training in the past few years. The backend database powers the website of Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training -- known as ALERRT -- at Texas State University.
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In Business of Executive Protection News
From ISDACenter.Org
Whether EP Provider or Trainer, You Are a Business
If you are relatively new or have been in the profession for some time; whether you are a sole practitioner looking for the next job; a security provider looking for the next customer or client; or a trainer looking for the next student…
YOU OR YOUR COMPANY ARE A BUSINESS!
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The ISDA Summer Reading List
With Summer officially in full swing, and with the July 4th holiday right around the corner, what better time to get started with your Summer reading. The ISDA has put together a list of books authored by ISDA members. Learn from Executive Protection professionals as they share their knowledge – from conducting an advance and advanced agent planning guide to business and leadership tips and techniques.
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