Ralph Arzate, security specialist with Red River Science & Technology, LLC., a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution contractor, along with Mission Assurance Division, Fire, and the Provost Marshal’s Office organized an active shooter drill at warehouse five aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 17. The main aim of an active shooter drill/training is to equip individuals with the confidence needed to effectively respond to an active shooter emergency, thereby enhancing their likelihood of survival. By proactively preparing both military and civilian personnel for a potential violent incident, their knowledge of how to respond will strengthen. The continuous practice of these drills allows individuals to...
Cellphone theft is on the rise, and so should our situational awareness when it comes to using and storing a cellphone while in public spaces. Join us for this three-part series, released consecutively over the next few editions of The Prospector, with support from the Provost Marshall Office aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, Joe Baca, physical security specialist and Robert Johnson, services chief.