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The Future of Forensic Documentation: Why 360° DSLR Upgrades Are a Strategic Necessity
Forensic documentation is no longer confined to flat stills and fragmented notes. Contemporary legal standards, public expectations, and forensic science itself demand immersive scene capture that preserves spatial relationships and temporal context. Traditional documentation is foundational, yet it can fall short when the complexity of a scene must be clearly conveyed to investigators, expert witnesses, judges, and juries.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Jan 155 min read


The Anatomy of Prevention: Analyzing 190+ Thwarted School Violence Plots
Introduction: The Invisible Successes of School Safety Mass tragedies dominate national attention. But behind the headlines is a quieter, more hopeful truth: school shootings are prevented far more often than they occur . From 2004 to 2025, more than 190 planned attacks across the United States were stopped because someone noticed a warning sign, heard a threat, reported a message, or made a life-saving call. These successes rarely make front-page news. There is no dramatic f

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Dec 23, 20256 min read


Active Shooter Training in New Braunfels: What Your School or Business Needs to Know
Active shooter incidents have become one of the most urgent safety concerns for Texas schools, churches, and businesses. New Braunfels is no exception. As Central Texas continues to grow, so does the responsibility for leaders to build safer environments, strengthen emergency preparedness, and ensure their teams know how to respond decisively in the first critical moments. This guide explains what New Braunfels organizations must know, what OSHA and Texas safety guidance mean

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Nov 29, 20253 min read


CSI360: The Complete Crime Scene Reconstruction Solution Enhancing Forensic Accuracy and Active Shooter Preparedness
CSI360 transforms crime scene documentation and active shooter preparedness with XHD 360° imaging, instant 3D tours, and immersive building mapping. Agencies gain clearer evidence, faster workflows, and virtual walkthroughs that help first responders save precious minutes during critical incidents. Discover why CSI360 is becoming a mission-critical tool for modern public safety.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Nov 23, 20254 min read


Transforming Police Training: How VR and AR Deliver Realistic De-escalation Skills and Maximum Cost-Effectiveness
While classroom lectures and peer role-play have been the standard, they lack consistency. Peer role-players cannot consistently replicate the genuine physiological stress or the diverse demographics encountered in the field, leading to a gap between training and reality. Modern imperatives demand a training evolution that ensures high-stakes learning happens before an officer hits the street.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Beyond the Headlines: 4 Surprising Truths About Surviving a Mass Shooting
We see the broken glass, the flashing lights, the aerial shots of a chaotic scene. We hear the numbers of the wounded, of the lost. But the story we almost never see is the one that begins the next morning, in the quiet of a survivor's home, long after the headlines have faded and the world has moved on. This journey reveals that survival is not an instinct, but a series of learned behaviors and supported connections that must begin long before a crisis and continue long afte

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Nov 17, 20255 min read


The Analytical Imperative: Moving from Crisis Statistics to Evidence-Based Gun Violence Prevention
2025 United States Mass Shootings By Dr. Roger Ryan Rider | Triple R Investigations (TRI) I. The Urgency of a Verifiable Epidemic When Data Becomes a Mandate As of October 2025, the United States has recorded 340 mass shootings , according to the Gun Violence Archive, a grim milestone underscoring an ongoing national emergency. Beyond political debate, this level of recurring violence has taken on the unmistakable characteristics of a public health epidemic . Where tradition

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Oct 16, 20255 min read


When Security Lapses Open Doors: Lessons from the Canutillo ISD Intruder Incident
Damien Elementary School Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for School Safety On September 30, 2025, parents in El Paso were shaken when a 43-year-old male was arrested at Damien Elementary School in Canutillo ISD and made shooting gestures while staff and children were present. The man was later arrested after admitting he intended to “send a message.” While no one was physically harmed, the incident underscores a sobering truth: school security is only as strong as its weakest l

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Oct 8, 20253 min read


Courage in Crisis: Honoring the Heroes Who Stood Against Active Shooters
When gunfire erupts in a school, workplace, church, or public space, seconds determine whether lives are saved or lost. Active shooter incidents have become an urgent public safety crisis in the United States.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Sep 28, 20255 min read


Building Safer Schools: A Comprehensive Blueprint for Prevention, Protection, and Recovery
Beyond the Headlines – Understanding the Reality of School Safety The fear is real. For communities, for educators, for parents. When we...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Sep 24, 20257 min read


The Future of Police Training with VR/AR: Transforming De-Escalation, Preparedness, and Officer Safety
Operator XR Law Enforcement Virtual Reality Training System Introduction: A Shift in Police Training For decades, police academies across...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Sep 22, 20255 min read


When Words Turn to Weapons: Navigating Political Violence in a Divided America
The recent assassination of MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk and the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump have plunged...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Sep 14, 202510 min read


Addressing the Unthinkable: A Comprehensive Look at the Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting and the Path to Prevention
Grief and Unity Introduction: A Community Shattered, A Nation Reflects Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski On what should have been a...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Aug 30, 20255 min read


Beyond Instinct – Empowering Proactive Survival with A.L.I.V.E.® Training
TRI instructor leading A.L.I.V.E.® training workshop The Unseen Threat and the Power of Preparedness Everyday spaces, such as schools,...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Aug 21, 20253 min read


Uvalde: Beyond the Headlines – Understanding the Tragedy, Failures, and Pathways to Healing and Prevention
On May 24, 2022, the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, became the scene of an unspeakable tragedy: 19 precious fourth‑grade students and two beloved teachers lost their lives. Dozens more were physically injured, and an entire community and nation were plunged into immeasurable grief.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Aug 12, 20255 min read


Beyond the Headlines – Unpacking the NYC Office Shooting
Beyond the Headlines: The Midtown Manhattan Shooting I. Introduction: A City Gripped by Tragedy On a somber Monday evening, Midtown...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Aug 7, 20257 min read


Can Parents Be Prosecuted for Their Child’s Crime? A Look at the Crumbley Case and the Rise of Parental Liability for School Shootings
Can parents be held criminally responsible for the violent actions of their children? A recent wave of court decisions, including a groundbreaking school shooting case, suggests the legal tide is shifting. Once rare, the prosecution of parents for juvenile crimes is becoming a national conversation.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Tragedy Strikes Florida State University: Are You Prepared?
Community Comes Together at Florida State University in the Wake of Tragedy, Showing Strength and Solidarity. A chilling incident...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Apr 21, 20252 min read


Unpacking the Tragedy at Beavercreek Walmart and Empowering Your Safety
Beavercreek, Ohio The events of November 20, 2023, sent shockwaves through the quiet community of Beavercreek, Ohio. What began as an...

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
Apr 17, 20253 min read


Empowering 3D Innovation: Triple R Investigations and Stitch3D
At Triple R Investigations (TRI), we are dedicated to harnessing the power of 3D technology to revolutionize public safety training.

Dr. R. Ryan Rider
May 23, 20243 min read
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