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An avoidable tragedy: Why hotels need direct 911 calls
Kay Corriere Travel, Hospitality & Event Management911 is one of the most recognized phone numbers in America. Yet many hotels and motels do not allow direct calling of 911 without the need to first obtain an outside line. Change may come through an initiative called Kari's Law, which is working its way through government and the hospitality industry.
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Colleges finally taking steps to handle sexual assault problem
Suzanne Mason EducationA recent segment on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" mocked James Madison University's handling of sexual assault. But the segment sheds light on a growing problem of how colleges and universities need to do more when it comes to handling sexual assaults on their campuses.
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Why education is crucial for modern police departments
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityThe Wickersham Commission and President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice recommended that higher education is a means to better professional policing. Research studies show that police officers with a college degree provide evidence of better overall job performance and better advancement opportunities then their colleagues without a college degree.
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An open letter to Chicago: The violence has to stop
Jonathan Ryan Batson Civil & GovernmentDear Chicago, in the past few months I have been compelled to write to you about your homicide experience over the past year. I have wanted to assure you that you do not have to resort to violence for a solution that could be solvable with a face-to-face conversation.
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How the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan improved ER care
Alan Kelsky Medical & Allied HealthcareNo matter where you stand politically, the reality of death and injury from war is a certainty. During the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the United States military used innovative, advanced techniques for medical transportation and wound treatment that ultimately flow into the nation's hospital emergency departments.
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The online epidemic of cyberbullying
Ashley Welter EducationIn junior high and high school, when kids are between the ages of 13 and 17, they often encounter malicious behavior from other students — either as a victim or an observer. In recent years, a new and even more damaging form of bullying has emerged — cyberbullying.
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This is the last job you’ll ever have — now what?
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhat if the job you are in now is the one you plan to keep until you retire? How do you keep it fresh and interesting until your last day? How do you avoid becoming one of those angry DMV ladies? Or an unhelpful state worker?
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How do we change police culture to save the lives of fellow officers?
Mark Bond Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityAs a profession, we openly talk about officer safety, yet we refuse to talk about the No. 1 killer of police officers: law enforcement suicide. Law enforcement suicide is real, yet the police culture continues to ignore the facts. What makes us afraid to talk about a real problem? Why do we not have stronger leadership on this issue?
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7 key elements of a workplace investigation
D. Albert Brannen Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMany issues that arise in the workplace require employers to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation. Although the underlying allegations may be different, certain basic elements should be a part of every investigation, as outlined in this article.
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Technology and the bystander effect: A crippling combination
Christina Nava Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityMany people don’t understand where to draw the line when it comes to using technology. They will remain glued to it, even at the expense of another person’s safety. This has become an increasing problem throughout the world — especially in accident and crime scenes where the misuse of technology has made its unwelcome presence.
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