From the Crisis Prevention Institute: Seven Signs A Weapon Is Being Concealed
The article discusses the importance of visual weapons screening to prevent planned assaults, particularly in schools and other public institutions. It highlights a case where a heavily armed individual went unnoticed and killed his ex-wife outside a grocery store, despite the presence of an experienced deputy sheriff hired to protect patrons. The article stresses that…
Concealed Carry Do’s and Don’ts
Modern America gives citizens more reasons than ever to take up arms to defend themselves and their loved ones. Bear in mind that no government agency sees it as its mission to protect citizens 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. However, the government is always prepared to catalog its citizens as criminals or…
Rape Prevention
Sexual assault is a crime of power and intimidation often driven by carnal instincts. The nature of sexual assault makes it one of those crimes that, while unpredictable, is at the same time very predictable.There is not always some box into which all perpetrators comfortably fit, which makes it almostimpossible to determine the time or…
Tenets of Self-Defense—Road Trip Preparation and Survival
Are you planning to hit the open road? If so, you’ll want to make sure that you and your passengers are safe and secure during your travels. From packing the right supplies to keeping your car in good condition, there are essential steps you need to take to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. In…
Tenets of Self-Defense—Road Rage Prevention
This is the first scenario in this survival guide based on my four tenets of self-defense. When your life is in danger, your options are limited. Below is a guide to road rage prevention and survival. Prevention Survival
Tenets of Self-Defense—Types of Awareness
Usually, self-defense is considered survival against unprovoked attacks by human attackers. In actuality, self-defense is so much more nuanced than that. Preserving one’s life is far more complex than a few hand strikes or gunshots. Listed below are some essential tenets of self-defense—four essential types of awareness.
The Dead Fox Near the Prison
It was summertime and pleasant outside in western Maryland. Part of nature’s dissonance is how the weather can feel so gentle and wonderful next to something so gruesome as a prison. It was 6:00 p.m. as the two men waited until the tower correctional officer, or “C/O,” unlocked the outer gate to the visitor sallyport…
The 1972 Cops and Robbers Party
I am 66 now; retired from the D.C. Fire Department about 6 years ago. It wasn’t always like this. People didn’t always get along; but it wasn’t like this. Give you an example: the 1972 cops and robbers’ party. In 1972, I was 17 years old. Typical high school kid in D.C. Finding work for…
The Commissioner (Ten Minute Play)
The Commissioner A Ten-Minute PlayClarke Ahlers ACT 1, SCENE 1 The stage is rectangular. Forset, see production notes. (Police officer on foot patrol is walking, stops and stands outside the closed door of the apartment. He looks at his watch, takes a noise meter out of his pocket, takes a measure, then walks heel-to-toe…
One Day at a Time (A Personal Message from Clarke)
I was 15 years old in the summer of 1970. I wouldn’t turn 16 until December of that year. Vince and Charlie and other high school buddies introduced me to the Oxford Tavern in DC across the street from the entrance to the zoo. I bought my first pitcher of beer in a bar. I…
