Warning Shots

Warning Shots

Author: Peter Faziani

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-22

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780997940466

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"Straddling the line between personal narrative and poetic abstraction, Pete Faziani is a true literary risk taker. Never quite settling on one theme, you get the sense reading this book that Faziani is just one man fumbling around in the dark trying to make sense of it all, and it's that sense of his own imperfections that's most comforting. Pete Faziani is one of us, only perhaps a little better with words. He understands that we all struggle for the right thing to say and says so beautifully." - John Dorsey, Author of Being the Fire


Blood Bond

Blood Bond

Author: Orlando A. Sanchez

Publisher: Bitten Peaches Publishing

Published:

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13:

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Companions are being hunted…and killed. When the Black Riders obtain a death list revealing their identities, companions start dying mysteriously. Officially, the Gatekeepers are condemning the deaths. Unofficially, a new purge has begun, targeting blood-bonded companions. Now, Porter and Bug must uncover who controls the Black Riders, sanctioning the deaths of companions. They must step into the shadows, unravel Gatekeeper secrets, and destroy the Black Riders, before it's too late. Together, they will step into a world of darkness and death, where only the lethal survive.


Best Possible Outcome

Best Possible Outcome

Author: Garth Callender

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-07-27

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1394203330

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Learn how to make hard decisions in difficult situations — and ensure a successful outcome In boardrooms and workplaces, as in war zones, there is a simple truth: leaders must make hard decisions. It’s only through timely decision-making and clear, considered strategy that leaders can cut through ambiguity and chaos — and protect their people and their organisation. With Best Possible Outcome, you’ll learn how the military cultivates the mindset, the people, and the processes that ensure success even in tough times. What’s more, you’ll discover how to systematically implement those lessons within your business. With over 25 years’ experience in the Australian Army, from on-the-ground combat to intelligence, Lieutenant Colonel Garth Callender has learned what it takes. In Best Possible Outcome, he shares remarkable stories from his time in service and delivers insightful lessons about risk, resilience, and agility. You’ll discover a pragmatic, three-pillar leadership framework that allows leaders in any field to embrace challenges, drive innovation, and maximise results. Ultimately, you’ll establish a system that ensures the best possible outcome in any situation. Develop the mindset and leadership skills essential for: Understanding and managing real risk Building organisational resilience Making difficult ethical decisions Staying ahead of the competition Achieving success under pressure and despite uncertainty From managing risk on the streets of Afghanistan to unpacking what insurgents know about organisational agility, Garth shows how the skills used to lead teams in military conflict can improve organisational responsiveness. Best Possible Outcome will show you how to lead strategically, assess outcomes clearly, and establish a pathway out of vulnerability and crisis.


A Balance of Forces

A Balance of Forces

Author: Kenneth J. Matulia

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13:

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This study examines the issue of police use of deadly force. The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) obtained 10 years of FBI data for 57 cities on police 'justifiable homicide' (as defined by the FBI Uniform Crime Reports), conducted a 54-city survey of police departments, and analyzed written policies to identify factors involved in deadly force incidents. The study found that departments with sufficient numbers of street supervisors providing tactical guidance and manpower support have a lower incidence of use of deadly force, as do departments having management policy directives regarding stakeout units. Other contributing factors to lower deadly force rates appear to be use of smaller caliber weapons and review of deadly force incidents by police chiefs. Model policy guidelines to assist police executives in exerting maximum control over use of deadly force in their units were developed after review of model standards on deadly force issued by the FBI, American Law Institute, President's Commission, IACP, Institute of Government Affairs, and American Bar Association.


A Practical Guide for the Law Enforcement and Security Manager

A Practical Guide for the Law Enforcement and Security Manager

Author: Jim Smith

Publisher: Charles C Thomas Publisher

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0398074623

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This text uses both theory and practical application of leadership and management precepts to lead the reader through a variety of common scenarios. The theory is tied to actual experiences and scenarios that educate the reader through the critical thought process of decision making. This adds a level of learning not found in many texts that address either theory or practical applications but fail to link them. The topics discussed range from effective techniques in communications, decision-making issues and methods, and resource management. Issues that are critical to the manager such as emergency planning, response to critical incidents, supervision of specialty teams and operational issues are explored. One of the essential skills discussed for the manager is the collection, compilation, and interpretation of data. Data interpretation is the driving force in the allocation of resources and deployment of personnel. Further, this skill is important in the development of funding through grants. The manager's role in discipline, use of force, and morale are addressed. Timely events regarding the law enforcement manager's response to weapons of mass destruction, racial profiling, and litigation receive attention. Systems analysis is explored to educate the manager to appreciate upstream and downstream impacts of their decisions. Contemporary issues from the perspective of the supervisor and manager is addressed, with lessons learned and information conveyed that is applicable at all levels of management.


Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer

Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer

Author: Marilyn Haas

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2010-10-25

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 076376051X

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"Contemporary Issues in Lung Cancer, Second Edition provides oncology nurses, students, and healthcare professionals with in-depth information on current issues that surround this disease while giving them the tools to impact both education and research. It addresses all aspects of the disease from incidence, risk factors, and the biology of lung cancer to the latest modes of treatment." --Book Jacket.