When Everything Goes Wrong

Ft. Lauderdale Airport Shooting

Source: Accused Fort Lauderdale Airport Shooter said Government Was 'Controlling His Mind': FBI - ABC News

Esteban Santiago is the individual responsible for the Ft. Lauderdale Airport Shooting. Some quick facts about Santiago:

* Born in New Jersey but raised in Puerto Rico where he joined the National Guard in 2007

* Served in Iraq for one year and was reportedly discharged from the Alaska Army National Guard for unsatisfactory performance

* Santiago voluntarily went into the FBI office in Anchorage in November of 2016 "telling agents he was hearing voices and being directed by a US intelligence agency to watch ISIS videos". FBI turned info over to local law enforcement and he voluntarily submitted himself to a mental health eval

* Family said he was a changed man after Iraq, claiming that he had visions and voices in his head

* He sold all of his possessions and flew to Ft. Lauderdale with only his pistol as checked luggage. On Friday, January 6, 2017 Santiago shot 11 people in the Ft. Lauderdale International Airport baggage claim area, killing five. The FBI has currently not ruled out terrorism.

The worst airport shooting in US history

I've purposefully waited to release an episode on this event to see what further information came out. There are so many directions that this conversation can go. Do we talk about mental illness of our veterans as well as others? Can we discuss the FBI and their possible dropping the proverbial ball with Santiago?

As the first mass shooting of 2017, we will talk mostly about how we as a nation should react to this. As with most people the question for many is how can we ensure our safety?

To be very clear, your safety is your responsibility. Getting back to the basics of readiness is the first step you should take. Awareness, readiness and having a plan can do the very best for you and yours.

What SHOULD the results of this be? My opinion only here. NOT further restrictions on gun transportation. When you give up freedoms for security, freedom almost always loses. What the you ask?

Get serious about the mental illness problem in this country. Do NOT throw all veterans into the "watch and worry" group as many are attempting already. We need to get better at watching for signs of serious illness.

Significant improvement on identifying the homegrown terrorist networks and support systems. This is the new reality for our nation. We must accept this truth and adjust our thinking appropriately. As a nation vigilance is the only response. What does this look like?

* Increased LEO presence in "soft target areas"

* Possible arming of TSA???

* Open up "armed carry" for all LEO's. It takes a good guy with a gun...

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Out With The Old In With The New

Out with the old in with the new is a quote most are familiar with. Along with all the other new year phrases, we can take them with a grain of salt, right? These idioms have proven themselves powerless time and time again. Although this is true for us all in many ways, there IS some truth to them, if you really really want to make the change.

Do you really really want to?

We are moving from 2016 to 2017. Most people think to themselves that they want to have a better existence in the coming year. We want the same for ourselves as well as this podcast and Full Circle Systems and how we help you and yours.

So then, what makes the difference? How do you (and us as well) become the ones that truly follow through on what we say we want and actually do, hmmmm?

How to actually follow through

Ready for this?

Be sick enough of where you are, and of YOUR EXCUSES, and do it.

There you go. Turn your back on your own BS. Make the bloody change and do what you say you will. You are welcome.

So, how exactly does this work? To get to it, either you will get in shape or you won't. Why? Because you either truly desire health and fitness or you truly desire sitting on your ass more and eating crap.

See? That's how it works. The results reflect real desire. By the way, desire alone obviously won't get it. You must get up and do something different than you have been doing. You will probably be uncomfortable. Making the change might even be a bit painful (most real change is). But the results? Well, think on that for a bit. Ask yourself, "self, what are the results I'm getting from the actions that I am taking right now?"

Ponder that answer..

So then, what about FCS and WEGW?

As I've said on almost every episode. When Everything Goes Wrong is the media branch of Full Circle Systems Security and Defense. Why the difference in title? I want this format, along with any other we tackle in the future to have very few boundaries. Safety, security, defense, keeping people safe and resilient are very broad topics and can go lots of different places. I want the freedom to speak about whatever subject comes up without limiting the content to strict safety and security training.

This is a real distinction.

What does that look like for us and where is this all going?

When Everything Goes Wrong

* More diverse podcasts. Interviews with more "experts" as well as the not so expert. Different subjects, and more stories

* Not just physical. Money, lifestyle, social, you name it

* Video. Lots and lots of bloody video (not really bloody, just being descriptive)

* Free stuff for the rest of us

* Documentaries of all shapes and sizes

* Possibly a book

* Articles and White Papers

Hows about them apples?

And now, Full Circle Systems Security and Defense

We are growing our business and training. We started out almost solely focused on the healthcare system, as this is where we have a real depth of knowledge and experience. Why does this matter? Because healthcare poses the most nuanced and challenging area for safety and security training. Many reasons for this.

While healthcare will remain our "bread and butter" we will be expanding our offerings this year. Beyond just healthcare, we are going to focus on:

* Business, both large and small

* Entertainment industry. Clubs, smaller production companies, theaters, etc.

* Real estate professionals (and other sales professionals)

* Houses of worship

* The single mom and her kids

We will do this on multiple fronts. Direct person to person training, video (lots of that) webinars, written and spoken word. It's gonna be a mountain of fun!

Safe Holiday Travel For You

Everyone wants safe holiday travel. Whether you are the one traveling or have family and friends coming to you, let's get everyone home safe and sound. Traveling is definitely a time of anticipation for family, friends, food and fun (got four "F's" in there, BAM!!) Packing and shopping are of primary concern, right? Don't let all the fun and anticipation stop you from taking a few steps for traveling safely.

Getting Prepared

Being prepared and having a plan go a long way to solving problems. Let's get to the basics then:

* Let people know your plans and schedule. Not the world through social media, but trusted family or friends.

* Know your transportation and route and have an alternative.

* If you are driving, is your car up to the trip? Maintenance prevents "catastrophe".

* First aid kits want to take this trip with you!

* Be sure to take your cell phone chargers, cash, food water, etc.

These are some simple basics to put in place before you leave.

On the Road

We all understand that not everyone travels by car. Plenty of people fly, take the bus, train or whatever. Not meaning to ignore the specifics of those alternative modes of transport, we are coming to focus on car travel because that is what most people here use. Because, you know, 'Merica.

The day of travel is here. You are getting on the road with about half of the population, seemingly more. Enjoy yourself! So, let's look at the actual trip:

* Is this the short or long game? Are you doing the driving, passengering, or a bit of both?

* Don't drive distracted. You know who you are. Stop it!

* Take breaks if you need to.

* Cars need gas at half time.

* Pay attention to others.

* Don't get pissy because everyone else already is.

* Know how to deal with road rage.

In summary, practicing safe holiday travel can be simple. On the way home be sure to put the same practices in place. Making these things habit are the real goal of a good personal protection plan. Being well prepared for the trip frees you up to plan shenanigans, family gossip, confronting that uncle who is always a jerk, and eating beyond the state of a good food coma.

Enjoy yourself!

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by clicking here. Also, you can call us toll free at 1-877-474-6050. Don't let another day go by without a good plan in place and trained people. We are here to serve you.

A Toddler Murdered, Help Us Catch His Killer

The police in Little Rock Arkansas are searching for an "older Black Chevrolet Impala" but have no description of the driver. A toddler murdered due to a senseless act of road rage.  If you have any information please call 501-371-INFO (4636) or 501-340-8477. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to this individuals arrest.

Final Update: Killer Caught

Story here - http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/23/authorities-suspect-arrested-in-road-rage-killing-3-year-old-boy.html

Gary Holmes was charged after surrendering to police in his hometown of Little Rock, Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Harris said late Thursday. Holmes was the subject of national outrage and a $40,000 reward after allegedly shooting the boy after becoming enraged when his grandmother did not move fast enough after braking for a stop sign.

Update

As of 12-21-2016

Investigators are offering a $40,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person who shot 3-year-old Acen King.

The grandmother was driving her grandson to do some shopping when parked at a stoplight. The driver behind her was in a hurry and thought that she didn't start driving fast enough.

He shot into her car hitting her three year old grandson.

The grandmother lulled into a nearby shopping center and saw her grandson was shot. He passed away at the hospital later that day.

Police are offering a $20,000 reward as authorities hunt the person responsible for shooting a 3-year-old boy during a Saturday road rage incident in Little Rock.

Source: $20,000 reward offered as cops hunt road rage killer of 3-year-old boy | Fox News

Help Find His Killer

Nothing gets to me more that an innocent child being hurt. If you are in the Little Rock area, have family or friends dow there, please share this information. This individual must be brought to justice. The pain of losing a child is unimaginable. As I said previously children in danger was the reason I published the episode on Chicago violence.  If you have any information please call 501-371-INFO (4636) or 501-340-8477. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to this individuals arrest.

How To Deal With Road Rage

A toddler murdered as a result of road rage. There is possibly no more senseless tragedy than this. We can look at road rage from two vantage points.

* You are the one who has road rage.:

* Quit being an asshole. Seriously, there is no reason for getting that mad while driving.

* You are in a car, and so are they. These things may not end the way you want

* Learn to calm yourself down, get out and do some push ups. Take jui jitsu, boxing, muy thai, whatever you need to to get rid of some of that aggressive energy.

* Would you talk or act this way in front of your mother or grandmother?

* If you are the one being targeted by road rage:

* Pay attention. Is this person honking at you or getting mad at you? Do NOT feed into their anger, and try not to respond on their level.

* Remove yourself from the situation. Turn down a different street, go find a cop, get to a very public area, call 911 if you think you need to. I don't want to do an episode about the violence that affected you.

* Make sure not to stop until it is truly safe.

* Have an idea of an alternative way home. If this individual begins following you, do not take them to your house,

Entire Bunker Hill Indiana Police Department Resigns

This is just a couple of days after our episode dealing with the hypothetical of this situation. The entire Bunker Hill Indiana Police Department resigns. Read the article and details on your own, but this puts a bite of reality on our previous show.

* Delayed law enforcement response time

* People having to wait on authorities in varied situations

* Your personal protection is on you as law enforcement is truly reactive as opposed to proactive

This small town has some deep issues to look into and fix. If even half of these allegations are true, there needs to be a clearing out of leadership.

Entire Bunker Hill, Indiana Police Department resigns, citing pressure by town council members to 'do illegal, unethical, and immoral things,' in addition to a blatant lack of support for officer safety

Source: Lost law and order: Indiana police force walks of job | Fox News Video

Fr you and your family, take your safety and protection seriously. Law enforcement cannot "save" you. Look at your own awareness, readiness and have a plan. For many situations. Do not be paranoid. Just be ready.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by clicking here. Also, you can call us toll free at 1-877-474-6050. Don't let another day go by without a good plan in place and trained people. We are here to serve you.

Checking the pulse of Chicago gangs and violence

2016 will be Chicago's most violent year in two decades. Chicago Gangs and Violence are at the center of this escalation.

Why talk about this here? Well, my job is to help protect people in all walks of life, no matter their circumstances. What got me is that in my research I have found so many victims of this violence are little kids. I can't take that.

Chicago is one of this nations great cities and I hate seeing its people living in a constant state of fear. They are being done a disservice from the rest of us if we stand by and simply ignore their plight.

Kids learning to hit the deck when they hear anything loud outside, to not stand by windows.  The article is linked below so you can read the specifics for yourself.

Chicago had more than 700 murders in 2016, more than in New York City and Los Angeles combined.

Source: Why 2016 Has Been Chicago's Bloodiest Year in Almost Two Decades

Looking at How We Got Here

While most of us live in mostly safe homes not everyone does. Can you imagine the possibility of gun shots at any moment outside your home? To top it off, not being able to know who you can trust at all to help? Right or wrong, this is the reality that is Chicago.

So, how did we get here?

* Some really bad actions by some members of the Chicago police force

* Knee jerk reaction from the cities leadership in how the police can even interact with the public

* A bizarre twist of cleaning up the gang leadership unleashed more gang violence

* The rampant war of words on social media

* Defunding social workers involved in the direct communities

These are the main topics that the news story covered. Part of the conversation is to look at how the police on the line are being effected.

“I tell them, ‘Be careful. Don’t be so aggressive out there. Think of your family before you go out there and do something,’” the detective says as he finishes his salad, laying out the advice he gives officers under his command. “Policing has changed. If you don’t change with it, you’re going to lose your job.”

What COULD be done going forward

No one has a magic wand to wave that will fix any of this. What is being put out next is only my opinion, but I think it is on the right track.

* Fix the police. Encourage "self policing", honor and pride, and release them to actually do their job. No more, no less.

* Deal with the root of the Gang problem. Lack of strong fathers and families.

* Houses of worship, go do the real work

* Community and pride

In summary this is just a small look at how to start. This can also be a wakeup call to other cities and communities to pay attention and never let things go to this level.

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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by clicking here. Also, you can call us toll free at 1-877-474-6050. Don't let another day go by without a good plan in place and trained people. We are here to serve you.

 

What if there were no more cops

Imagine that there are no more cops. Can you? Now there are some out there who would rejoice at the thought, but not most people.

What would your world look like with this reality? How would it affect you in your daily life?

For the people in Dallas, a reality if this is having to wait longer for a response. Less assets to cover a rising demand in crime in that great city. It is a real problem for the city of Dallas.

Your world with no more cops

So, treading this hypothetical path, where does it lead us in you world? If the police disappeared this very moment, you would have different layers of reality to confront. The first being your personal safety. Like it or not, police are a big part of what we rely on for promoting our personal safety. As we have talked about before, police are almost always a reactionary asset. That being said, they DO react, and they do get there. This fact goes a long way to prevent lots of mischief. If there were no cops, you, and those you surround yourself with would become responsible for ensuring your personal protection. What would that look like?

Safety and security of your family and friends

Beyound yourself, do you have close family and friends? Most of us do, and we want them to be safe and secure from violence and ill intent, right? So, staying on this path of a world with no more cops, what would we have to do to ensure their safety? Personal practices become much more critical. Reaching out to other like minded people would be a real possibility. More food for thought.

Function of daily life

Police don't simply respond to assault and violent situations. They assist the community by helping with traffic control. Police regulate traffic accidents by enforcing traffic and speed laws (I know, much ridiculousness here, but I digress). Think of accidents that are left to work out on their own. People being allowed to drive however they feel, wherever they want? (School zones and neighborhoods with kids) What would you and your community have to do to respond to these events?

Reasonable expectation of liberty

Being able to, for the most part, go about your life without having to worry about these issues is a type of liberty. You can go to get groceries today with the reasonable expectation of people obeying basic traffic laws. This allows you to travel their safely. Put this idea on a much larger scale and think about beyond you town to your region, and even your state. The situation would look very different withouit the police doing their job.

So, traffic and violence are all that we really covered in this discussion today. We haven't scratched the surface of what a police force does by far.

The real reason that we went through this little mental exercise is this. Police are under real scrutiny right now. Some reasons are valid, others are knee jerk vitriol. Morale in departments is at an all time low. Attacks directly against police are at an all time high.

There are good cops (most of them) and there are bad cops ( a very small percentage). Most are there to serve, and they serve with pride. Don't be so fast to go along with what you hear in the media about police. Think for yourself, and go through the mental exercise of what it would be like without them.

Source: In Dallas, 99 cops have quit in 10 weeks, putting the police hiring spree on life support | Dallas Police | Dallas News

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How To Survive Being Attacked

When you get down to it, how to survive being attacked is the basic question we need to answer. Nobody wants to become a statistic of violence. As we tell people (often) there are no guarantees to avoiding all violence, but you can do a lot to prevent most situations. So let's look at that first.

Preventing the Attack

The very first step of how to survive being attacked is having awareness and mindset. Awareness means you understand your surroundings and who you are with as much as you are able.

* Do you know the people you are around?

* Are you in a relatively good area, place or situation?

* Are you practicing distraction?

Another way of saying this is "don't do stupid things with stupid people". You can add location to that phrase as well. We have spoken about awareness on a previous episode. You can get to it by clicking here. So then, what do I mean about mindset? Take a look at it this way. When you are at home you can (hopefully) let your guard down. When you leave home though, your natural awareness should go up a notch or two.

What do I mean?

* Make yourself practice awareness (as opposed to practicing distraction).

* Look at the people around you.

* Listen to the tone of your surroundings.

* Think about situations and what they mean.

* Do you see something out of place?

* Can you leave, immediately?

* Determine to survive if something should happen.

Again, we never want people living in fear or being afraid to leave home. Your job is to be ready. Being ready allows you to see the attack coming if nothing else.

The Attack

Most attacks happen very fast. Sometimes there can be indicators (as in the story above) but not often. For example let's talk about the knockout game.

* Observing the place and time

* Consider the individuals around you (single attacker, multiple?)

* Actions indicate the attack, even in mere moments

Your ability to react at all depends on your awareness and mindset. This can all take place in an incredibly short time.

You Surviving the Attack

It is happening. Right now. I don't care if you have boxed, taken karate, jui jitsu, or nothing at all. A fight is completely different than a sport. To put this into perspective, I'll give you a quote that we use in all of our training.

The image says it all, and this is why we hammer mindset so hard. If you are attacked, all bets are off. WE ARE NOT ADVOCATING DEADLY FORCE! Only you can determine the level of response you give. Living with the consequences of an action always needs to be thought about, preferably ahead of time.

The flinch response is a human response. That is something that you can practice no matter what.

Please hear me when I tell you that an attack is not a game. There are no rules such as in a sport. Use what you have on you to survive. Bite, gouge, hit, pull, twist, whatever it takes. If there is an opportunity to get out of there, do it.

Whatever happens, survive.

On the Back Side

Call the police, guards, authorities, whatever. Seek medical attention if you need is (or call for it if your attacker does). Make sure you and/or those you are with are ok.

Take time to think about what happened. Evaluate it and consider that you are able to take stock. Surviving being attacked is no small thing. Don't allow an event to define you from now on. Don't let yourself become a victim. Be a survivor forever and no matter what.

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Your last chapter has not been written

I need to talk to you about motivation today. My motivation, and yours. There is so much noise, confusion, rhetoric and spin in this world right now. It is all trying to get your attention. It is trying to grab your mind and heart, to lull you into a state of complacency and apathy, and to get you into an early grave before your time. Hear me when I say that your last chapter has NOT been written yet.

There are people who want to take advantage of people. They want to manipulate, scare, threaten, control, and sometimes harm people. Let me be clear when I tell you that these are the weakest, most pathetic and disgusting examples that the human race has to offer.

Duty, Honor and Responsibility

I'll give you a brief insight into my childhood (this isn't a plea for therapy, I've had a hug and I'm ok). I was a scared kid. Lots of reasons for that, but to be clear, I understood what pain was. Fear is not something any kid or adult for that matter should ever live in.

That pain and fear shaped me.

It shaped me. It formed what I dreamed about when I was young. Fear and pain molded my mind to dream of being strong, of being capable, and of not having to live in fear and experience pain.

I read books about the strong. We call them heroes. These heroes had ideals, a code they lived by. Truth and right, and oh yeah, they defended those who couldn't defend themselves. It was all consuming. It made me go to work on myself.

I wanted to be like them. I trained, learned, practiced, and eventually went into law enforcement. That motivation in my life turned into a passion. Protecting others. Defending people, like you. Protecting against those that would do them harm. This is where my life has lead me, and this is my duty, honor and responsibility.

Author Up & Write Your Last Chapter

I know that this is a very different episode. Conveying the importance of what we do has been screaming at me today. I can't get away from the thought of it. I read updates off of my Google Alerts every day and just shake my head. People can avoid most situations that they get in. Not in all cases, but in many of them. If I can help you to simply WAKE UP and become aware of what is going on in your life and around you, that alone would change my news feed.

While I absolutely understand that not all bad things can be avoided, you can affect most of what happens to you. You have a choice. Proactive or reactive. Survivor or victim. Make the decision to affect what happens to you.

Determine to be your own author, and remember that your last chapter has not been written yet.

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Fear and Violence in the News

Another week of news that is mostly fear and violence. I don't know about you but I really don't like being manipulated. News networks are in the business of manipulation. Yes yes yes, they report the news. But, just how exactly do they do this? By manipulation and spin.

Am I being cynical? No, just being a realist with my eyes uncovered. This is my wish and desire for you. For you to look at the world and those who are in the business of influencing you with your eyes uncovered. Be clear thinking and purposeful in your thoughts. How do you do this?

Ask yourself some questions.

* Who or what is getting my attention?

* Do they have an agenda?

* What is their agenda?

* How should I allow this to affect me and what I do?

While it is easy to get sucked in to the stories out there, please hear this. Please make sure that you aren't being affected by the daily fear and violence. We are a security, awareness and defense training company. I want you to not only survive what life hands you, but THRIVE. It is my absolute desire that you master your personal awareness and mental strength to the point that is becomes habit for you. When it is habit it takes now purposeful thought or action, it just is your normal state of being. From here you can focus on your physical training and response. After you begin that you can help those around you.

You can't help anyone of you are debilitated by the fear and violence in the news. Especially yourself.

This Weeks News

The big news this week was the Ohio State University violence. We did a previous podcast episode on that. Lots of media has reported throughout the week confirming that this was a terrorist event, culmination in the fact that ISIS has taken credit. They went so far as to call him one of their soldiers.

Moving on..

* There is a current hostage situation in a Jacksonville FL. bank.  Police have been able to negotiate hostage releases but the suspect is holding a gun to hostages heads and making threats. Be alert when you approach public places please.

* Also this week, two huge malware campaigns have been reported against Android phones. This attack takes the most vital and private information, codes, passwords, etc. and stores them.

* Too many school lockdowns to list or discuss. Do you have, or know someone with school age kids? Have you had a safety and awareness conversation with them?

* Hospital information security is a hot topic now. A recent article tells a tale that healthcare in general is wide open to cyber attack and manipulation. We have an upcoming interview with an industry expert on the depth and risks that everyone faces with this vulnerability.

What is Our Agenda?

While we are very happy you are with us on this journey and either reading or listening to this, we do have an agenda.

* We absolutely want you to listen to this podcast, contact us with questions about security and awareness training.

* Also, we would love it if you told your friends about us so that they could do the same.

* It is our duty, obligation and responsibility to give you the knowledge and resources to grow your awareness and personal security capabilities. We want you to go home at the end of your day.

* While helping you develop you Personal Protection Plan is very important, we want more. We want you to get to a place where you can truly help others in a time of real need.