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Historic meeting highlights positive, negative effects of marijuana
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied HealthcareThe National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored "Marijuana and Cannabinoids: A Neuroscience Research Summit," which was held March 22-23 in Bethesda, Maryland. This conference was the first meeting of its kind with a such a strong commitment and federal representation.
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Does diabetes hinder police officers from doing better work?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThere has been a serious debate about this issue after the interim head of University of Iowa police, David Visin, recently admitted his diabetic condition may have affected his decision-making process when he interfered with an investigation involving his stepson last year. He also said that he had hidden his condition from colleagues to avoid discrimination.
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The end of an era in the Military Police Corps
Michael True Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityOn Sept. 26, the 75th anniversary of the Military Police Corps, we will pause to reflect on the storied past of military police soldiers and the contributions to our nation and to our Army. Leaders will make speeches, ceremonies will provide pomp and circumstance, soldiers young and old will gather, and families, civilians and supporters will join in the celebrations.
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Pedestrian safety highlighted as US sees spike in fatalities
Bianca Gibson Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityWalking is one of the most popular forms of exercise and transportation today. But is it becoming one of the most dangerous, too? While walkers were tracking their step counts, the Governors Highway Safety Association was tracking the number of pedestrian fatalities in the first six months of 2015 — and the numbers will make you look twice before crossing an intersection.
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Protecting your crew at an accident or emergency scene
Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA substantial number of fire department alarms involve accident scenes. These emergencies can involve vehicles, bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, utilities or any other type of occurrence that disrupts the normal flow of daily life. As emergency responders, we need to protect ourselves from the external hazards while operating in these environments.
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Tech and law enforcement: A marriage of necessity
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe marriage between technology and law enforcement has never been so much in the limelight as it is today. With public opinion divided between Apple and FBI over unlocking phones, encryption and strong security, the relationship between the two is being put to test.
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Would you trust a robot in an emergency?
Lynn Hetzler Science & TechnologyUnderstanding human trust in robots is increasingly important as we enter an age of self-driving cars and artificial intelligence. While science fiction suggests people have an inherent mistrust in robots, researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology recently found that humans may trust robots too much in high stress situations.
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Dirty dozen: Avoid these 12 bad habits while shooting
Eric Lamberson Recreation & LeisureBad habits are something we all try to guard against, but they often creep into our shooting. Some shooters learn bad habits because the people teaching them do not know any better. Even when taught correctly, others develop bad habits through failing to apply what they learn.
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What does Apple-FBI battle mean for future criminal cases?
Yvette Craig Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe showdown between the FBI and Apple has become a dizzying kaleidoscope of issues reaching from the campaign trail to office cubicles around the country. Federal investigators say it's imperative to gain access to an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino, California, shooters. Apple contends that by breaking into the encrypted phone it would create a backdoor that could be exploited by hackers, thus creating an unprecedented security threat to the tech giant's customers.
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NHTSA aims for safety on St. Patrick’s Day
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityLeprechauns, parades, wearing green, Irish boiled dinners and beer are part of the traditions associated with St. Patrick's Day. And with planning, the holiday can be joyous, boisterous and safe. Those seeking to celebrate can find parades in most major cities. The first recorded parade in celebration of St. Patrick's Day took place in New York City where Irish soldiers serving in the British army marched in 1762 to celebrate the traditional feast day.
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