Matt Pasquinilli @MPasquinilli

Walking Stick Control: Keep Your Hands Apart. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini… Cane Masters: canemasters.com/?ref=GpLhKkHm_… (affiliate; I may earn a commission). #MPTrainingOctober2026

Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 21, 2026 Correction: The alert behind the Oct. 19 Latrun arrests was reportedly false, according to Channel 12 via Times of Israel. Investigations continue. Assess threats promptly. Update facts as evidence changes. timesofisrael.com/arrest-of-2-te…

ITALY UPDATE | Oct. 21: Trucker protests over diesel costs are disrupting food and fuel deliveries across southern Italy, AP reports. Some supermarkets and filling stations face shortages. Transport disruption is becoming a major consequence. apnews.com/article/italy-…

PORTUGAL UPDATE | Oct. 21: Thousands returned to protest in Lisbon and Porto Tuesday after police cleared housing camps. Reuters reports a Lisbon assembly voted to return to Rossio and pitch tents again Wednesday. The campaign continues. reuters.com/world/portugue…

FRANCE UPDATE | Oct. 21: Yellow Vest activists have submitted plans for a major Paris march on Oct. 24. Student groups also plan protests. Reuters reports a second night of targeted curfews passed without major incidents. reuters.com/world/europe/f…

If you feel uneasy in a public place, you do not need to wait for certainty. Create distance, move toward people who can help and leave when you can. Practice naming your next safe action while calm; that makes the decision easier under stress.

ALBANIA UPDATE | Oct. 20: Police used tear gas and water cannons during an eighth day of violent anti-government protests in Tirana, AP reports. Students are demanding lower tuition, more education funding and action on corruption. apnews.com/article/albani…

ITALY UPDATE | Oct. 20: Italy announced tougher security measures after Milan's weekend riots, including 500 additional soldiers for the city. The decree also makes parents liable for damage caused by minors, AP reports. apnews.com/article/78dd53…

PORTUGAL UPDATE | Oct. 20: Police cleared housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, making 55 arrests, Reuters reports. Organizers vowed to resume demonstrations. Housing affordability remains the central grievance. reuters.com/world/portugue…

Walking Stick Retention: Keep It Close. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini… Cane Masters: canemasters.com/?ref=GpLhKkHm_… (affiliate; I may earn a commission). #MPTrainingOctober2026

Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 20, 2026 Mali: Reuters reports at least 48 civilians killed in Oct. 18 attacks in Menaka. Sources attribute the attacks to Islamic State-linked militants; the toll remains provisional. Verify before sharing. reuters.com/world/africa/i…

My new ebook: Self Defense For Seniors: Practical Skills for Awareness, Balance, and Everyday Safety. amzn.to/4jnIIw9 (paid link) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Member training & practice plans: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini…

Cane Retention: Keep It Close to Your Body. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini… Cane Masters: canemasters.com/?ref=GpLhKkHm_… (affiliate; I may earn a commission). #MPTrainingOctober2026

Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 19, 2026 Nigeria: Soldiers told Reuters 15 died in an Oct. 17 convoy attack in Borno. Boko Haram involvement is suspected; casualty figures remain unverified. Verify reports before sharing. reuters.com/world/africa/a…

CPTED begins with what people actually see and do. At a school entrance, stand where a new visitor stands. Is the correct check-in point obvious? Can staff see the approach? Does the route lead visitors where they belong? Small wayfinding changes can improve daily control.

Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 19, 2026 Spain: Police reported two terrorism arrests on Oct. 18 following a September search. Suspects remain under investigation. Security takeaway: report threats early; distinguish allegations from proven facts. aol.com/articles/two-a…

My ebook is ready: Practical School Security: An Action Guide for School Leaders and Safety Teams. amzn.to/4i6fShs (paid link) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini…

Walking Cane: Slide, Lift, Get Ready. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini… Cane Masters: canemasters.com/?ref=GpLhKkHm_… (affiliate; I may earn a commission). #MPTrainingOctober2026

Global Terrorism Watch | Oct. 18, 2026 Illinois police say a coworker’s tip helped uncover an alleged plot against a Hindu temple. Security lesson: report specific threats promptly. Early reporting creates opportunities to intervene. abc7chicago.com/post/palatine-…

Walking Stick Combination: One Hand to Two. Practice slowly in clear space. Member training: patreon.com/c/mattpasquini… Cane Masters: canemasters.com/?ref=GpLhKkHm_… (affiliate; I may earn a commission). #MPTrainingOctober2026