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Helping military veterans avoid the criminal justice system
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe United States and our allies have been at war for 13 years. During this time, many service members have had multiple combat deployments to Iraq or Afghanistan. The Veterans Administration reports that 1 in 5 U.S. military combat veterans has shown symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Digital distractions: Will last year’s deadly trend follow into 2015?
Christina Nava Science & TechnologyWith technology constantly evolving around us, it's easy to see how our world has become overrun with distractions. These days when you read the news, it's common to come across stories about people who have died either texting while driving or taking a selfie moments before some kind of accident occurs.
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Robbery awareness programs can reduce chance of loss
Tony Gallo RetailA well-defined loss prevention program should include proactive methods and tools to reduce robberies. Effective loss prevention in any business results from some critical practices and attention to detail. Good customer service, proper lighting, assertive signage, cleanliness and heightened awareness are proven effective measures that cost little but provide the deterrence you need in protecting your business.
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Studies: Long hours, shift work can be detrimental to health
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Medical & Allied Healthcare"Workin' 9 to 5, what a way to make a livin'. Barely gettin' by, it's all takin' and no givin' ..." Dolly Parton's popular song "9 to 5" from 1980 lamented the difficulties and stress associated with having a traditional workday. But, an eight-hour day of working 9-to-5 really is not that bad — especially for your health.
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The stress of 911 call-takers and emergency dispatchers
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityIn 1967, President Lyndon Johnson's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that police departments have a single number for the public to call when they need police services. In 1968, Haleyville, Alabama, became the first city in the United States to start using the 911 system.
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Let’s call ‘lasing’ helicopters what it really is: Attempted…
Mark Huber Transportation Technology & AutomotiveThe National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund published its annual compilation of officers killed in action during 2014. The killings of law enforcement officers rose again this past year; increasing from 102 in 2013 to 126 in 2014. These heinous crimes are part of a growing overall trend of the criminal element taking blindside pot shots of police, firefighters and EMS professionals — on the ground and in the air.
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Concerns about ‘driving high’ growing in Washington state
Dr. Denise A. Valenti Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany citizens in the state of Washington are taking advantage of the right to use cannabis recreationally. But during a recent survey, the majority of those asked had failed to take seriously the responsibility that comes with the legal ability to use cannabis.
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Stress management: The consequences of using lethal force
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityHow each person copes with stress and grieving is as diverse as personalities. There is no established protocol to follow or systematic set of instructions that work for every officer after being involved in a lethal force encounter.
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‘Sweet’ self-healing corrosion materials are in field testing
Alan Kelsky EngineeringMiddle-aged men who attempt skateboarding for the first time are likely to come away from that experience with lots of abrasions and cuts. But, other than cleansing the wounds, they will heal if left alone. Imagine the engineering possibilities if materials such as steel and concrete had the same self-healing properties of human skin.
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Do the police belong in public schools?
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityRecent news reports of police and citizens clashing all over America have been disturbing indeed. What is remarkable that many of the protestors are American youth and even schoolchildren in some instances, painting an even more complicated picture.
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