tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68964606652649664852024-11-08T08:52:47.519-06:00Dydrostorm's BlogFor all the unsung heroes that are overworked and way underpaid...Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-58404920166705725212013-11-28T06:38:00.001-06:002013-11-28T06:38:27.228-06:00Do You Know What To Expect At The Academy?<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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10 key steps for safe, effective simulation training
For
the purposes of this discussion, let’s assume that the instructors
reading this article already know the importance of simulation training
(any instructor who doesn’t know simulation training should be the
centerpiece of all training programs has Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-78064397510829403882013-03-17T07:25:00.000-05:002013-03-17T07:25:22.115-05:00Leadership and the Jellyfish<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-90250348020109903632012-12-01T05:50:00.001-06:002012-12-01T06:29:57.202-06:00The Things That Make You ThinkThere are some times in which something catches our eye and makes us see things in a totally new light. From the simplest of every day items, to the most sophisticated systems in the world, just stop and say wow...
It doesn't take long to appreciate the little things in life.Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-51447176399128273292012-11-18T18:40:00.002-06:002012-11-20T10:25:08.481-06:00ACU Mug
Now there are some things that I like, and there are some things that I think are just plain cool. I think that this is just cool even though I have seen some before.Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-11180188642209357032012-11-03T06:02:00.000-05:002012-11-03T06:02:30.087-05:00Tactical Footwear
Make a video of your own at Animoto.Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-31848692562044783962012-11-03T05:41:00.000-05:002012-11-03T05:41:10.585-05:00Just Some of the Tactical Gear Available Some of our gear available
Make your own slideshow at Animoto.Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-60211878503713731382012-09-18T18:48:00.002-05:002012-09-18T18:48:18.439-05:00For the Trainers...As a trainer,
there are many things we need to do prior to any class. These may
include reviewing all the course material, making sure we have all the
training aids and all the good stuff that we already do. We strive to do
the best that we can in the classroom or whatever environment we will
be training in that day.
My question to you is: Is that all you do? When was the last time YOU
Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-40913245774063587562012-08-19T10:04:00.000-05:002012-09-08T15:29:31.593-05:00Protecting ourselves...and our children
I’m heading to my local grocery store. As I pull into the
parking space, I see something that catches my eye. It is such a beautiful
sight that I can’t stop staring as she gets out of the car. She is gorgeous.
Her blond hair is blowing in the breeze, beautiful smile and laughing. I know that
I must meet her. I can’t control myself. I have never felt like this before.
She is perfect. She is Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-71562131748014240232012-05-27T07:14:00.000-05:002012-05-27T07:15:13.018-05:00It Is Because Of Them...This memorial Day lets take time to thank all the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.
It is because of them, that we can complain.
It is because of them, that we can protest.
It is because of them, that we can drive what we want.
It is because of them, that you can get the education that you want
It does not matter if you agree with them or not, it is because of them that you can do Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-24597769740100964382012-05-14T17:32:00.000-05:002012-05-14T17:33:01.872-05:00Stress and the Unintended Consequences of Our Job
We put on our uniforms every day and go to work. The things
that we deal with on a daily basis will make the normal person cringe. We
raised our hand and volunteered to do this job. We volunteered to deal with the
brutality that society has to offer every day. We volunteered….Our families did
not.
Stress is an ever present factor in our daily lives. It is
an evil that we try to learn how toBryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-34809711714892258952012-05-01T17:57:00.001-05:002012-05-01T18:01:50.158-05:00Hiking Safety Tips
Hiking
isn't typically dangerous. Much more often it's a great pleasure, even
an adventure. But you're outside, sometimes far from 'civilization' and
you can get injured or worse. It pays to heed some common sense hiking
safety tips.
Don't travel alone
Like
any rule, there are exceptions. If you're just going for a stroll in a
nearby, well-traveled area you're as safe there as anywhere.Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-8723891412125526842012-04-15T07:08:00.001-05:002012-04-15T07:09:02.915-05:00TGIS! Thank God It's Spring!For the past few months most of us have been waiting for the weather to be just right to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Spring is in the air, there’s a desire to be one with nature, and camping, hiking and all that good stuff is just calling our name. But as the weather continues to get warmer and our bodies do more exercise, there is one potential danger that we need to be very aware of: Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-71678504866053511212012-03-03T21:40:00.001-06:002012-09-18T20:12:05.719-05:00Its About Time! Introducing the B.U.G.G.All I can say is "Oh My God! It's about damn time someone came up with this!"
Bulletproof vests have been a staple of Law Enforcement Officers since the 1970's (at least as far as every day practicality is concerned). But the downfall of this body armor is that it only covers the users upper body therefore leaving the rest of the body exposed.
This has now changed thanks to Bill Fearon, owner Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-58968435728453590092012-02-03T19:35:00.000-06:002012-02-03T19:35:50.096-06:00Kevlar Tactical Gloves & Corrections / Security Duty Gear Packages Part 2Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896460665264966485.post-8178562898882595332012-02-03T19:30:00.001-06:002012-02-03T19:31:42.758-06:00New Correctional Officer
You were just notified that you will be a Correctional Officer soon. Congratulations! Now what? Have you thought about what you will need for gear? Hey, if you get lucky your agency will provide some. But, if you are like the rest of us, you will have to buy your own. Here’s the catch: you WILL need gear but you won’t be told exactly what you need.
Think about what you may be doing in a Bryan Avilahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08891307690701956596noreply@blogger.com0