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Important News for Members!

Passing of Bill Butcher
Long time NCISS member Bill Butcher from North Dakota passed away on April 5th. Bill was a retired FBI agent, and
long-time friend of Dale's. Together they enjoyed personal and professional friendships, and at both NCISS and WAD
events. His son-in-law, licensed private investigator Shadd Piehl, is managing W.T. Butcher & Associates along with the
support of Dina Butcher. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

House Committee Passes Bill to Ban Employment Credit Checks
Submitted by, and thanks to, Ed McClain – Past President

The House Committee on Financial Services on July 11 passed legislation that would prohibit employers from using
credit reports for employment decisions, except when required by law or for a national security clearance. The bill
would also prohibit hiring managers from asking questions about applicants' financial past during job interviews or
including questions about credit history on job applications. Opponents of the practice say that it blocks upward
mobility, disproportionately affects minority job seekers and can be an invasion of privacy.

On the other hand, those in favor of credit checks on job candidates argue that the information is an indicator of a
person's judgment and potential risk to the organization, especially for certain positions involving finances and
accounting.
-- read full article at www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/house-maxine-waters-passes-
bill-ban-employment-credit-checks.aspx

Book Review - 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E.
By Michael Julian, CPI, PPS, CSP
Reviewer: Eugene F. Ferraro, CPP, CFE, PCI, SPHR, SHRM-SCP (Forensic Pathways – CO)

10 Minutes to Live is a comprehensive examination of the modern active shooter, his motivation, and intensions. The
book however, provides the reader much more. As the title suggests, when an active shooter attacks, his or her targets
may have only minutes to respond and survive. The acronym A.L.I.V.E. reminds us that those in harm’s way must Assess,
Leave, Impede, use, if necessary: Violence, and Expose their position carefully to escape their killers and survive.

Julian carefully weaves into his advice proven methods and tactics to not only survive an attack but protect others from
harm by using force when necessary. Julian does not shy from advising the reader that their survival may depend upon
their ability to recognize the threat and attack first. Though this concept is not necessarily new, the author alters the
reader’s mindset that survival and the duty to protect others is not only the responsibility of law enforcement,
employers and school administers, but is also the responsibility of those who find themselves
face to face with the killer. Julian points out that properly using the first minutes after becoming aware of the attack are
the most critical to survival.

10 Minutes to Live is not just about surviving, it is also about living. Julian, generously not only provides the tools needed
to survive an attack by providing his readers the courage and strength to live in a dangerous world, but the peace
of mind knowing one can indeed survive and in doing so, save others.