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Accomplish more by keeping structure and organization in your day
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityTime seemed to go by quickly when employed by the fire service, but I can still recall the first day I walked into the fire station after completing the fire training college — as it was called back in the day — some 36 years ago.
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States with legalized marijuana need road‑ready officers
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe legalization of marijuana has continued to spread across the United States, with 29 states and the District of Columbia allowing marijuana use in some form. Thus, there is a growing need for law enforcement officials to detect impairment to drive with the use of marijuana/cannabis.
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The most dangerous calls for police? Domestic disturbances
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere is a rising awareness about domestic violence and the tragedies that it causes. What is less talked about is the number of police officer deaths that are related to such incidents.
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California to test firefighters’ toxic exposure
Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityNow that the ash is settling after the California wildfires that engulfed more than 8,000 homes, buildings and businesses — including many in wine country — we turn to the important issue of recovery and rebuilding. Amid the loss of human life, $3 billion in property damage and the rampant dismantlement of neighborhood infrastructures, there is another looming issue: civilian and first responder public health.
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Vegas shooting puts hotel security issues in the spotlight
Bambi Majumdar Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementWe have seen enough Hollywood movies to know Las Vegas casino security is difficult to fool or bypass. Yet no one had an inkling of the tragedy that was to unfold Oct. 1 when Stephen Paddock unleashed a barrage of gunfire on unsuspecting concert-goers from his 32nd floor Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino hotel room.
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Sometimes taking no action is a big mistake
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWith the recent firing of six City of Miami firefighters, many have taken notice. Anytime there is a controversial issue that impacts a public-sector employee, it makes headlines! Supervisors and administrators need to take any type of racial, sexual, hazing harassment seriously. There is no place for it in the fire service — period.
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Answering the siren’s call of the 2011
Joshua Fry Recreation & LeisureMy wife and I started competition shooting as a way to increase our shooting skills for our law enforcement day (and night) jobs. We kept our competition gear as close to our "duty" gear as possible, and for five years I resisted the 2011 siren's call.
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Not just a dumb cop
Rajib Bhattacharjee Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityTo those of us on the ever-shrinking thin blue line, the phrase, "Well, you're just a dumb cop," is one of the most common insults we hear. As a rookie officer, I easily felt frustrated and angry at this statement.
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Tackling crime lab backlog is the need of the hour
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityCrime lab backlog is nothing new. It is as much a result of rising crime stats as it is about rapidly changing technology. Labs need to update themselves with the latest technology to stay ahead of crime, but budget restraints have long held them back. That is why any news about funding crime labs is good news for all.
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Is the marijuana industry forgetting about the disabled?
Dr. Denise A. Valenti RetailIf the marijuana industry wants to be taken seriously with hopes of recognition from the federal government, it needs to demonstrate greater compliance to federal standards. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the disabled are a protected disadvantaged category of diversity. Yet the disabled are being left out of the cannabis industry; both as consumers and as business employees, owners and industry partners.
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