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Global Heroes Justice for All As we conclude Military Appreciation Month on Memorial Day, we recognize with gratitude and appreciation the service and sacrifice of every man and woman serving with the US military. The impact of their work is global. The United States Armed Forces not only keep our country safe in troubling times, but are also a symbol of justice and freedom around the world. In fact, the US military is one of the largest providers of international aid and disaster relief, and US Marine Expeditionary Units can reach the shoreline of nearly any location on Earth within 48 hours to provide help. Dedicated Defenders Millions of Americans work to preserve our great nation and ensure the safety of our nation. The Department of Defense is the largest employer and government agency in the US with over 1.4 million active-duty personnel, over 1.1 million National Guard and Reserve […]

Soliciting Feedback  MdE was excited to host its Annual Users Group in person again.  Alongside Florida agency users and clients from outside the Sunshine state who were able to attend, the Marion County Emergency Operations Center was our host this May.  MdE was grateful to have an impressive venue to discuss training and the challenges of tracking training, a common concern for a lot of departments. It was nice to collaborate ideas and find solutions with state-of-the-art tools like MdE’s peACEqPro™ software suite. As a company, we are continually soliciting feedback so we can then adapt our software according to the needs of those who use it. Without question, hearing from our customers and clients is one of our primary goals. Takeaways A lot of networking was accomplished, and departments from different parts of the nation were able to share training philosophies and techniques they currently utilize. Our aim was to […]

May 12, 2022 Duality in Duty Teamwork Conflicts all across the United States require certain skills to de-escalate and resolve. May 15th marks both EMS and Police week and MdE is proud to participate in honoring those who protect and serve our communities in these roles. Ultimately these heroes have the same goals: to keep order, mitigate difficult situations and ensure safety around the country. Although they may be trained in different ways and rely on different skills; their strong relationship and partnership is important for the safety and security of America. Cut from the Same Cloth There’s no wonder why these two teams work so well with each other; the protocols and procedures of the groups are to respond to an emergency, and work hand-in-hand to resolve the situation. Even in the aftermath, they work together to find the source of the conflict, and how to best prepare for […]

May 1, 2022 National Correctional Officers Week – Capacity for Compassion In 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the first week in May as National Correctional Officer and Employee Appreciation Week. The job duties of a correctional officer entail overseeing inmates to ensure they are safe, secure, and supervised. This can manifest in law enforcement, security, and even janitorial tasks. Whether the officers are cleaning up spills or de-escalating tense situations, we’re grateful for their service. A Daunting Task Back in 1871, prison staff was minimal. At the time, for example, the Colorado Territorial Prison employed just one warden and six guards who were known as ‘turnkeys,’ since their jobs were primarily locking and unlocking the prisoners’ cells. This position paid about $25 per month and required no education or physical competency. In 2021 the United States had a prison population of 1.8 million people. There are about 400,000 correctional officers who […]