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New study reveals Android apps violate children’s privacy
Michelle R. Matisons EducationIf you are a parent or teacher who spends time with children, you are aware that device use and screen time are issues. Any number of problems are linked to screen time, including eye problems, bad posture, carpal tunnel syndrome, social disconnection, depression and insomnia.
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Do you have a protocol for the death of a fellow firefighter?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAt some point in everyone's career, there will be a colleague who will die from accidental or natural causes — active employee or retired. Depending on what your fire department establishes as a standard operating procedure, each should be treated in a specific way.
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Lessons learned from the 2018 Superstition Mountain Mystery 3-Gun
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Superstition Mystery Mountain 3 Gun or SMM3G is traditionally the first major match of the 3-gun season and is held annually at my home range of the Rio Salado Sportsman's Club in Mesa, Arizona.
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Who’s lined up to build Trump’s Mexico wall?
Michelle R. Matisons Construction & Building MaterialsA move like this comes on the heels of deeply partisan activity surrounding the Wall. It was originally Trump's idea to have Mexico fund the Wall, to no avail. Congress only approved $1.6 billion for the project, when Trump wanted $25 billion. Democrats wanted to exchange amnesty for 1.8 million DACA-eligible immigrants in exchange for Wall funding, but Trump rejected this offer.
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Governments showing more interest in cryptocurrencies
Bambi Majumdar Science & TechnologyThe United Kingdom government recently announced the launch of a "cryptoasset taskforce" to take a closer look at new financial technology. The goal is to safeguard the nation against the dangers of Bitcoin and also to harness its potential benefits.
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Interacting with other municipal agencies at work
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWhen I worked for the fire department, there were many instances and opportunities to interact with members of other municipal departments over the years. For the most part, the encounters occurred day-to-day when working in the emergency response division. However, as my career shifted to the training center, I was assigned to the driver engineer instructor's position, and I was asked to get involved with presentations for different entities and other fire departments.
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The gossip problem in law enforcement
Rajib Bhattacharjee Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn my 11-year career in law enforcement, I have found few things that are more destructive, self-induced and entirely preventable than gossip. Apparently, it is not enough that law enforcement is under the microscope of the public — and rightfully so since we serve them — but we must also add to that burden the weight of disunity through malicious gossip.
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COPS photo contest highlights connection with community
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) recently announced the winners of its 2018 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest. The contest has been underway since 2015, and each year the COPS program encourages state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies to submit images of community policing efforts.
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Concealed carry in the classroom: An expert trainer’s view on arming…
R.V. Scheide EducationIn the wake of the Feb. 14 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Donald Trump has proposed arming teachers in the classroom to deter and defend against such attacks in the future. Trump's proposal was almost instantly panned, and detractors have been quick to point out that nearly three-quarters of the nation's teachers oppose the idea, according to a recent Gallup poll.
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Integrity tests for officers — Will they help?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityDarryl De Sousa, Baltimore's new police commissioner, recently announced that his officers will be subjected to random integrity tests. Designed to check people and ultimately clean house, De Sousa's plan aims to bring back accountability to the department, which has been battered by scandal. The new commissioner feels it's high time to restore their integrity and public faith.
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