Ron LaPedis

Private Industry and Public Safety

Ron LaPedis has been a business continuity and security professional for over 25 years and frequently writes and speaks on business continuity, cybersecurity, physical security and public safety topics. He is a life member of the NRA, NRA-certified Range Safety Officer (RSO), NRA and California DOJ Certified Instructor, member of the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), and serves on the boards of public safety, military and law-enforcement related organizations.

Ron is a Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP), a Fellow of the Business Continuity Institute (AFBCI), a Distinguished Fellow of the Ponemon Institute and a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

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Crime scene photography using off-the-shelf gear: Part 3
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CSI photographers must know how to properly document the scene by choosing appropriate vantage points for overall, mid-range, close-up and macro photos
How custom payloads aid police drone operations
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With higher load capacity drones available, vendors have introduced components that allow a UAV to safely and discreetly deliver needed gear
Meet this California PD's tricked out Tesla
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The Fremont Police Department believes there could be substantial savings by putting a fully electric vehicle into service as a patrol vehicle
Crime scene photography using off-the-shelf gear: Part 2
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How lenses, lighting and color balance achieve the most accurate representation of in situ evidence
How custom payloads aid SWAT operations
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The LEMUR from BRINC Drones is designed from the ground up to aid tactical teams in barricade, hostage and active shooter situations
The drone of your dreams is flying your way
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Check out these advanced features, capabilities and use cases to help support the value of a drone program for your agency
Spring ahead — but the spring is too stiff!
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Smith & Wesson’s M&P Shield EZ is designed for shooters with lower muscle strength, while not compromising on accuracy or firepower
Review: TACTACAM's spotting scope camera is great for social distancing
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An app can be used to connect to its Wi-Fi output so that the video can be displayed on a tablet device for a class
Crime scene photography using off-the-shelf gear: Part 1
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The color and accuracy of photos taken at a crime scene are paramount to gaining a conviction
10 families of great concealed carry firearms
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Whether you carry an on-duty backup gun or an off-duty concealed carry firearm, there are hundreds of great choices
Properly mounting red dot sights
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The first step is understanding the forces that act on an RDS
Real-time intelligence: How live streaming from the field aids incident command
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During an active shooter event or other act of mass violence, getting eyes on the scene is essential for command decisions
Product review: Rail-mounted lights and lasers
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While one trend is for lights and lasers to get smaller and smaller with some customized to fit specific pistols, another trend is to combine them
Maintaining a low profile: Undercover and everyday carry products at SHOT Show 2020
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There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies
A checklist for off-duty carry
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Both active and retired officers must be trained in how to properly select and handle their undercover or off-duty firearms
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