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Police technology linked to lower crime rates
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCrime and violence have always dominated the headlines, but the latest statistics have given us some positive news as the number of violent crimes continues to drop across the U.S. Experts say the use of technology in police work may be turning the tide.
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Technology puts an inevitable spin on concussion research
Bob Kowalski Sports & FitnessTechnology is inescapable, and sports injuries have been with us since people first started playing games. It was inevitable that the two would come together. It seems that advances happen nearly every week in injury detection, analysis and prevention. The latest leap takes on concussions and brings in Bluetooth capability. Will this one be a game-changer? We can't say right now, but we've consistently moved forward in the field in recent years.
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Meet the police’s new crime‑fighting assistant: Alexa
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityPolice in the U.K. have a new recruit: Amazon's Alexa, the "smart" virtual assistant. In a new experimental initiative launched by the Lancashire Constabulary, Alexa will log reports of crime and provide daily updates to the public. The police will use a dedicated app to issue local news briefings to Amazon Echo owners.
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Despite challenges, pot tourism is growing
Suzanne Mason Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementIt has been five years since Colorado voted to legalize recreational marijuana. Not only has the decision led to a multibillion-dollar industry for the Centennial State, but it has also served as an example when it comes to pot tourism — establishing pot tours and even accommodations that cater to pot tourists.
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New York City ends misdemeanor bail, signaling reform trend
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs jail populations suffer severe overcrowding, more cities and states are pursuing bail reform measures to address harmful jail conditions. Always a policy trendsetter, New York City has launched a notable large-scale bail reform initiative in the context of other statewide criminal justice challenges.
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Is teaching theory necessary if it’s never used?
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAfter instructing aspiring driver engineers at my former department, there were many days of lecture the candidates had to attend to know the ins and outs of operating and understanding a fire apparatus. Once they began to drive, pump, operate the ladder devices, etc., much of the theory was unused.
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Send-A-Vet helping wounded veterans
John McAdams Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere are a ton of groups out there that do great work for veterans, but there aren't many that organize hunts for wounded vets. That's the primary thing that makes the Send-A-Vet Foundation different: They attempt to harness the healing power of the outdoors by organizing outdoor adventures for wounded and disabled veterans.
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With marijuana move, Sessions answers prayers of rural California law enforcement
R.V. Scheide Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLast September, when Siskiyou County Sheriff Jon Lopey wrote U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions requesting federal help to fight rampant illicit marijuana cultivation in his vast, rural Northern California county, he wasn't expecting a written reply. Indeed, Sessions didn't write back.
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The MPX is PCC perfection
Joshua Fry Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOver the course of the last year, I have been fortunate enough to do some extensive side-by-side test-firing of a multitude of PCCs. This includes the MP5, Colt SMG, Olympic Arms, New Frontier Armory, JP Enterprises, Saiga, Quarter Circle 10, Gibbz Arms, KE Arms and the Sig Sauer MPX.
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Mudslides, flash flooding pose new threats in California
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs 2018 kicked off with most of the East Coast enveloped in freezing cold temperatures, news about the West Coast's fires provides some reprieve as Southern California's Thomas Fire is contained.
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