Bryan Woolston

Photojournalist covering news, sports, politics | Exec Director @CrisisReadyNews | Media Consultant | Veteran | Infantryman turned EOD Tech | 609-410-9437

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Journalists: Want to protect your communications with confidential sources?

@rcfp attorney Jen Nelson shares 5️⃣ tips for reporters to keep in mind — from best practices around tech tools to secure ways of exchanging information.

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@doug_hanks Local government politicians.

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Journalists practice applying improvised tourniquets as part of Trauma-Focused First Aid training on day 1 of Crisis Ready Media #PressFreedom HEFAT class in NYC. Crisis Ready Media is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization dedicated to providing direct support and resources to journalists, especially freelancers, students, and those who working in under-resourced newsroom. Please support this critical #JournalistSafety Training https://t.co/wxxfpyRX9g Special thanks to our partners sponsors, and supporters @nppa @RSF_en @ChrisMPost @olsongetty

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@ryanhermens Mint!

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@SgmAbn As long as the subject did want pass ur while holding their breath… 😂

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@bomber6b @EODHappyCaptain .@bomber6b, When we have a moment, can we talk about your role in my 3am show times on those VIPs… hahahaha.

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@mikenelson586

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In a previous life, I was a small part of the large team protecting the WashDC Hilton for these events.What we witnessed last night was a deranged man attempting a heinous act. He was stopped when a meticulously-made, expertly-staffed security plan functioned as designed.

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Journalism is a team sport. Care for yourself and watch out for your teammates! #JournalistSafety

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After moments of crisis and trauma, like those witnessed at the White House Correspondents Dinner, feelings of overwhelming stress are normal. We need to care for ourselves and our colleagues. Psychological First Aid is a way to offer colleagues a place to recover and path to resources they may need. For more info visit: https://t.co/GgYxF6chqS #WHCD #DCPress

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@EODHappyCaptain I’ll expect full honors when we meet…. including 4 ruffles and flourishes

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@EODHappyCaptain Con’t. a convoy always showed up with Army fuelers to keep us rolling, bring us clean water to drink, a Mantech guy, if we really broke the truck; a Cav Scout platoon provided us Grade A security that allowed us to do our job…I mean seriously, even Cav scouts are impotant. 😂.

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@EODHappyCaptain 2009: moved to a new AO, Seabees came, pushed up walls & built us a home, Army electricians wired it for power, after a bit, a mobile kitchen trailer w/a few Army cooks fed us,Laundry Specialists arrived to give us clean clothes, a 63B kept wheels on our JERRV….

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.@CrisisReadyNews is excited to partner with @RSF_en on this important #JournalistSafety initiative. We are grateful for their support of our work bringing direct support and resources to journalists. https://t.co/AHf03IpeYZ

[Alex Plitsas 🇺🇸 @alexplitsas]

Update: I have spoken to Shelly. She is recovering and being treated for some injuries. That is the reason she has not answered if you’ve tried to be in touch. She will speak when she is ready and asks for privacy in the interim

She lost everything

Help: https://t.co/TlUlt9HVUj

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#PressFreedom is rooted in #JournalistSafety. As tragically noted here, PPE, including MIL-PRF rated eye protection is critical gear when covering civil unrest and protest. As we approach #PressFreedomDay, protect yourself and care for your colleagues. https://t.co/gUe2UQAmM9

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For #PressFreedomDay, @CrisisReadyNews offering free HEFAT to full-time working journalists. PLEASE SUPPORT THIS WORK. https://t.co/F0r3SYPHJq

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For #PressFreedomDay, Crisis Ready Media is offering a Domestic Hostile Environment and First Aid Training (D-HEFAT) in New York City TUITION FREE to full-time working freelance journalists. Step out of the virtual world for this practical, hands-on training opportunity

Crisis Ready Media is committed to providing direct support to journalists working in today’s ever-changing media environment. This course is based on @acosalliance recommendations and covers physical safety, digital security, trauma-focused first aid, and mental wellness. These field-tested skills are designed to keep you as safe as possible as you work your assignment.

Use promo code NYCPRESSFREEDOM to receive a $1,200 scholarship, reducing the cost of the course to a $50 registration fee, which covers the Individual First Aid Kit each participant will receive and train with.

We’re grateful to Reporters Without Borders ( @rsfusa ) for their partnership and for providing the PPE used during this training.

Seating is limited and will fill quickly.
Register now — https://t.co/jBoV68Jwr5

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@mikenelson586 Best advice I received as young NCO: When someone tells you, or shows you who they are, believe them.

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@TaskandPurpose After a 15 month deployment in Iraq, a soldier in my unit volunteered to STAY AN EXTRA 2 MONTHS until his reenlistment window opened, so that he could take advantage of a $120K tax-free reenlistment bonus.

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@alexplitsas Those times were not easy, but yet so simple.