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Scientists working on saliva test to detect date rape drug, fake alcohol

Lynn Hetzler Medical & Allied Healthcare

The number of emergency department visits related to alcohol has risen dramatically in the United States in recent years. It can be challenging for ED doctors to quickly determine whether alcohol alone caused a patient's symptoms or whether other drugs are involved.

Getting back to basics in fire truck specifications

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

When you respond to an extensive number of calls, apparatus breakdowns are bound to occur. With technology advancing in the fire apparatus industry, components are becoming more expensive to replace and/or repair. Sometimes we need to reflect and see what is really needed, especially when vehicle wear and tear is constant.

Severe weather devastation highlights importance of preparedness

Rebecca Ryan Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

As 2015 came to a close, the U.S. was devastated by a slew of tornadoes and floods, causing an estimated $2 billion in damages. In North Texas, a severe weather system spun off several tornadoes Dec. 26, including an EF-4 tornado that caused widespread destruction in Garland and Rowlett, suburbs on the east side of Dallas. Meanwhile, the melting snow from heavy winter storms in the northern U.S. overwhelmed rivers and tributaries, causing flooding along the Mississippi River in Missouri and Mississippi.

Listen up: The Hearing Protection Act just makes sense

John McAdams Recreation & Leisure

Introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-Ariz.) in October, H.R. 3799 — better known as the Hearing Protection Act of 2015 — is a bill that could completely revolutionize life for hunters and shooters in the United States. Read on to learn all about the proposed law and why you should urge your elected representatives to support it.

Are smart guns on the horizon in the US?

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

The news has been abuzz since President Barack Obama's executive action announcement last week, in which he ordered the Departments of Justice, Defense and Homeland Security to research "smart" guns and their viability. Obama reiterated his intention of "protecting our kids from gun violence" in Tuesday night's State of the Union address.

Have you considered a legacy, contingency or backfill plans?

Frank R. Myers Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

I remember the supervision books I read when studying for promotional exams always seemed to have a statement to the effect of, "You can always judge how well a department is run when the manager is not present."

Fatal crashes still an issue for young adults — and their parents

Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Many parents of teenagers still have difficulty falling asleep until they hear the creak of the house front door as their children slip through. This anxiety and fear for their child's safety may persist long into their child's adult years and the child has left home.

Why stand and deliver simply doesn’t work

Eric Lamberson Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

Those who are familiar with the modern shooting technique understand the concept of stand and deliver. This is the tactic of the good guy, upon seeing a lethal threat, immediately and rapidly drawing his pistol and placing effective fire on the bad guy — before the bad guy can react.

Is the new ‘less lethal’ handgun the answer for police firearms?

Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

As we look back on 2015, we reflect on a year of controversy surrounding the law enforcement officials who are pledged to protect us. They have been vilified in the media — social and traditional — about tactics to control violence and their deadly use of firearms.

7 tips for avoiding workplace violence

D. Albert Brannen Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

On the heels of the Paris terror bombings and other tragedies this year, it may be useful to review seven basic tips for preventing workplace violence. These tips are by no means all-inclusive, and there may be many other best practices for preventing and dealing with violence in the workplace.

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