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NFL Senior Vice President, Former ATF Director Appointed to National Policing Institute Board of Directors

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of B. Todd Jones, Senior Vice President and Special Counsel for Conduct of the National Football League, to its Board of Directors.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Policing Institute (NPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of B. Todd Jones, Senior Vice President and Special Counsel for Conduct of the National Football League, to its Board of Directors.
  • "B. Todd makes an exceptional addition to our esteemed and engaged Board of Directors," commented NPI's President Jim Burch.
  • Established in 1970, the National Policing Institute (formerly the National Police Foundation) is a non-partisan and independent nonprofit organization dedicated to pursuing excellence in policing through science and innovation.
  • The National Policing Institute is leading the way by promoting and sharing evidence-based practices and innovation across policing and communities.

Security Industry Veteran Matthew Horace Becomes Progress Residential's Chief Security Officer

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Monday, July 17, 2023

ATLANTA, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Residential, the nation's leading single-family rental (SFR) management services platform, today announced Matthew Horace as its Chief Security Officer. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Horace will be responsible for enhancing and overseeing a comprehensive security program for Progress Residential, which services more than 250,000 residents across approximately 100,000 homes.

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  • Will Enhance Security Program to Support Safety of Residents, Communities, and Team Members
    ATLANTA, July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Progress Residential, the nation's leading single-family rental (SFR) management services platform, today announced Matthew Horace as its Chief Security Officer.
  • Mr. Horace brings nearly 35 years of experience in the security industry and demonstrated success building, leading, and overseeing global, enterprise-wide security programs, including as inaugural Chief Security Officer for two large companies in complex private industries.
  • Mr. Horace was most recently Chief Security Officer at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
  • He previously served as the first Chief Security Officer for Dominion Voting Systems and, before that, as the first Chief Security Officer and Chief Information Officer for FJC Security Service.

U.S. LawShield® Launches First-Ever FFL DealerShield™ for Select Retailers

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Monday, July 10, 2023

HOUSTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. LawShield®, America's premier Legal Defense for Self Defense® organization, today announced the launch of FFL DealerShield™, a unique service that provides legal assistance to Federal Firearms Licensees (FFL) during Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) audits and inspections. FFL DealerShield is an established go-to relationship for retailers that need help with firearms business legal issues at the federal, state, or local level.

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  • FFL DealerShield is an established go-to relationship for retailers that need help with firearms business legal issues at the federal, state, or local level.
  • "U.S. LawShield's FFL DealerShield team is the single largest private repository of firearms legal knowledge in the United States," said Brooksy Smith, CEO of U.S. LawShield.
  • "We want to make sure our retailers are protected every step of the way in a government audit.
  • "Our network of experienced professionals is
    available to make the audit process as flawless as possible for our retailers.

NSSF Recognizes Former Sheriff U.S. Representative Mike Ezell in Congress During National Police Week 2023

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.
  • as a Real Solutions.® Champion during National Police Week 2023.
  • U.S. Rep. Ezell was presented the award for his contributions to keeping communities safe during his law enforcement and Congressional career.
  • Congressman Ezell lives those values of service to protect and preserve life in our communities while guaranteeing constitutional rights."

NSSF Recognizes Former Sheriff U.S. Representative Troy Nehls in Congress During National Police Week 2023

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.
  • Congressman Troy Nehls (R-Texas) as a Real Solutions.® Champion during National Police Week 2023.
  • U.S. Rep. Nehls was presented the award for his contributions to keeping communities safe during his law enforcement and Congressional career.
  • Congressman Nehls lives those values of service to protect and preserve life in our communities while guaranteeing constitutional rights."

NSSF Recognizes Former Sheriff U.S. Representative Clay Higgins in Congress During National Police Week 2023

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.
  • as a Real Solutions.® Champion during National Police Week 2023.
  • U.S. Rep. Higgins was presented the award for his contributions to keeping communities safe during his law enforcement and Congressional career.
  • Congressman Higgins lives those values of service to protect and preserve life in our communities while guaranteeing constitutional rights."

NSSF Recognizes Former Sheriff U.S. Representative John Rutherford in Congress During National Police Week 2023

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, recognized former sheriff and U.S.
  • Congressman John Rutherford (R-Fla.) as a Real Solutions.® Champion during National Police Week 2023.
  • Rep. Rutherford was presented the award for his contributions to keeping communities safe during his law enforcement and Congressional career.
  • Congressman Rutherford lives those values of service to protect and preserve life in our communities while guaranteeing constitutional rights."

The 2023 Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) - Ministers focused on Fentanyl/Opioids, Firearms Violence, Anti-Money Laundering/Virtual Currency, Human Smuggling, Sex Offender Travel, and Criminal Justice Reform

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Saturday, April 29, 2023

Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) since it was reestablished by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau's 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership .

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  • Cross-Border Crime Forum (CBCF) since it was reestablished by President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau's 2021 Roadmap for a Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership .
  • They also confirmed the importance of considering all available options for reducing demand, improving health outcomes, and saving lives.
  • To keep our communities safe, Ministers emphasized ongoing actions to address the smuggling of firearms across our shared border.
  • Ministers also reinforced their respective countries' commitments to provide aid to Haiti to combat gang violence and shore up the Police Nationale d'Haïti.

The Reunion Institute Presents a Press Conference With Four Scholars on the Waco Branch Davidian Tragedy of 1993

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Thursday, April 13, 2023

They will present information about the interactions of federal agents, news media, and Branch Davidians during the conflict, and how it could have been resolved peacefully.

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  • They will present information about the interactions of federal agents, news media, and Branch Davidians during the conflict, and how it could have been resolved peacefully.
  • Each speaker will briefly present new insights, based on research, into the conflict between the Branch Davidians and federal agents (ATF and FBI).
  • After their presentations, any and all questions will be taken from reporters.
  • The one hour press conference will be held at the Taylor Museum of Waco History, 701 Jefferson Avenue, Waco, Texas 76701.

St. Louis Metro Transit Rejects Firearm Industry Anti-Straw Purchase Education Advertising Campaign

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Monday, April 3, 2023

ST. LOUIS, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Louis Metro Transit has rejected a public awareness advertising campaign to remind the public it is illegal to lie on a firearm background check verification form to purchase a gun for someone who cannot legally do so on their own.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Louis Metro Transit has rejected a public awareness advertising campaign to remind the public it is illegal to lie on a firearm background check verification form to purchase a gun for someone who cannot legally do so on their own.
  • The one-month campaign is now underway, is funded entirely by the firearm industry and will total nearly 43 million gross media impressions.
  • Metro Transit buses were originally planned to be included as a significant portion of the campaign.
  • "Metro waited until the day before the "Don't Lie" campaign began to inform us of their misguided decision.