Lessons from the past point to how we can all create positive change
Is Anyone Doing Anything to Make Things Better?
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Why Public Safety Needs to Learn from Tragedies in Other High-Risk Industries
Back then, a ticket book. Today, an iPad.
No New Ways to Get in Trouble: Why Public Safety Needs a Better “Learning Management System”
Sadly, public safety is not great at learning from past mistakes
“I Got to Know”: Curiosity Is Essential for Risk Management
There is a link between curiosity and intelligence
Taking on “Bud”: Why Reckless Employees Have No Place in Public Safety
Do you have a “Bud” working for you?
Greed, Fatigue, Complacency and Other “Holes in the Swiss Cheese”
We cannot rely on luck—we must rely on proven systems to prevent tragedies
What Public Safety Professionals Can Learn from Maritime Disasters
Dig beyond the proximate causes, and you’ll likely find similarities
From Carnies to Sunsets and Escalators: Finding the Unifying Threads of Tragedy
Industries outside public safety have a lot to teach us
Why Public Safety Personnel Should Vote
Only by being informed and engaged will we realize the change we want
A Shortsighted View of the Future
Too often, political leaders are not focused on long-term public safety needs
Who’s Ruining Our Reputation?
Don’t just blame the media – take accountability for how you can influence how others see your agency
When It Comes to Reputation, Perception Is Reality
We must be aware of how others are viewing our actions