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Here's the message I sent to Mr. Boersma:

I am writing to compliment Mr. Travis Boersma on his practical, compassionate, and thoughtful response to the November 24 armed robbery attempt where one of your employees successfully defended his life.

As a former command level law enforcement officer and current enterprise level security consultant, I applaud the fact that your company did not fire the involved employee, and you are instead reviewing your safety and employee conduct policies to determine the best options for going forward.

A blanket "no weapons" policy advertises vulnerability and serves as neither a deterrent nor a defense, yet many company leaders refuse to acknowledge the obvious and continue to place their employees and customers in unnecessary danger. Your far different response should stand as an example to be followed.