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July 8, 2016

Five officers in Dallas have been shot dead during a street protest against police violence on Thursday night. Here's the latest:

3 alleged suspects are in custody
Fourth suspect dead after standoff
One suspect claimed bombs were planted downtown
2 suspects were snipers, shot from "elevated position"
Obama: "Wretched reminder of sacrifice police make"
Eyewitness: It looked like an execution

by CNN
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Five officers in Dallas have been shot dead during a street protest against police violence on Thursday night. Here's the latest: 3 alleged suspects are in custody Fourth suspect dead after standoff One suspect claimed bombs were planted downtown 2 suspects were snipers, shot from "elevated position" Obama: "Wretched reminder of sacrifice police make" Eyewitness: It looked like an executio...

July 7, 2016

Collateral damage from the heroin epidemic just reached a new level.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is cautioning police throughout the nation about their handling of suspected drugs after two New Jersey detectives were poisoned by accidentally inhaling a small amount of the highly potent painkiller fentanyl.

by Cincinnati.com
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Collateral damage from the heroin epidemic just reached a new level. The Drug Enforcement Administration is cautioning police throughout the nation about their handling of suspected drugs after two New Jersey detectives were poisoned by accidentally inhaling a small amount of the highly potent painkiller fentanyl. The opioid that's often used to cut or substitute for heroin and sold on the s...

July 7, 2016

This document represents the efforts of the Video Quality in Public Safety (VQiPS) Working Group’s Policy Subcommittee to provide guidance for government agencies crafting written policies and procedures for the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) video data and metadata in a variety of public safety applications.

by Department of Homeland Security
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This document represents the efforts of the Video Quality in Public Safety (VQiPS) Working Group’s Policy Subcommittee to provide guidance for government agencies crafting written policies and procedures for the use of closed circuit television (CCTV) video data and metadata in a variety of public safety applications. This Subcommittee, consisting of experts in many areas of public safety, held me...

July 6, 2016

Terrorist attacks, including mass shootings and bombings, have dramatic physical and emotional impact on a community. Terrorists often use inexpensive but deadly bullets and bombs to maximize the number of casualties and the lethality of injuries compared to conventional blunt trauma. Significantly increased severity of injuries have been observed in terrorist bombing incidents compared to “conventional” casualty incidents.

by National Academy of Medicine
Terrorist attacks, including mass shootings and bombings, have dramatic physical and emotional impact on a community. Terrorists often use inexpensive but deadly bullets and bombs to maximize the number of casualties and the lethality of injuries compared to conventional blunt trauma. Significantly increased severity of injuries have been observed in terrorist bombing incidents compared to “conven...

July 6, 2016

President Obama signed into law the first overhaul to the nation's chemical laws in nearly 40 years, a milestone in the history of environmental legislation and a feather in the caps of Democrats and Republicans alike.

by E&E Publishing. LLC
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President Obama signed into law the first overhaul to the nation's chemical laws in nearly 40 years, a milestone in the history of environmental legislation and a feather in the caps of Democrats and Republicans alike. "Most Americans would expect that we could come together to fix this law and do a better job of protecting the American people," Obama said at the signing ceremony in the Eisenho...

July 5, 2016

Drones are known for their ability to capture footage of sights and sounds from high above, but now they might be able to help out those on the battlefield.

At Camp Lejeune, drones are being researched for potential wartime capabilities.

by WITN
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Drones are known for their ability to capture footage of sights and sounds from high above, but now they might be able to help out those on the battlefield. At Camp Lejeune, drones are being researched for potential wartime capabilities. The drones are called Picatinny Palets, meaning they are high speed, very durable drones that are now being tested for their ability to execute resupply mis...

July 5, 2016

Officials released a detailed document on Tuesday that gives horrific details on what occurred inside the Pulse nightclub on June 12th.

One dispatcher reported losing touch with a caller and recorded this just an open line with moaning.

You can read the report here: http://www.cityoforlando.net/cityclerk/pulse-tragedy-public-records/

by Law Officer Magazine
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Officials released a detailed document on Tuesday that gives horrific details on what occurred inside the Pulse nightclub on June 12th. One dispatcher reported losing touch with a caller and recorded this just an open line with moaning. You can read the report here: http://www.cityoforlando.net/cityclerk/pulse-tragedy-public-records/

June 30, 2016

The Army is working on engineering unmanned systems and tactical robots that can both help and evacuate casualties from the battlefield by transporting injured soldiers out of dangerous situations, service officials said.

“We are evaluating existing and developmental technologies that can be applied to medical missions,” Phil Reidinger, spokesman for the US Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, told Scout Warrior.

by Business Insider
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The Army is working on engineering unmanned systems and tactical robots that can both help and evacuate casualties from the battlefield by transporting injured soldiers out of dangerous situations, service officials said. “We are evaluating existing and developmental technologies that can be applied to medical missions,” Phil Reidinger, spokesman for the US Army Health Readiness Center of Excel...

June 29, 2016

First Responders, summer is here! Are you prepared for working in extreme heat?

by NIOSH
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First Responders, summer is here! Are you prepared for working in extreme heat? Workers who are exposed to extreme heat or work in hot environments may be at risk of heat stress. Exposure to extreme heat can result in occupational illnesses and injuries. Heat stress can result in heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, or heat rashes. Heat can also increase the risk of injuries in workers as...

June 28, 2016

Trauma care in the military and civilian sectors is a portrait of contradiction. On one hand, the nation has never seen better systems of care for those wounded on the battlefield or severely injured within the United States. On the other, many trauma patients, depending on when or where they are injured, do not receive the benefit of those gains. Far too many die needlessly or sustain lifelong disabilities as a result. Hundreds or more U.S.

by The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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Trauma care in the military and civilian sectors is a portrait of contradiction. On one hand, the nation has never seen better systems of care for those wounded on the battlefield or severely injured within the United States. On the other, many trauma patients, depending on when or where they are injured, do not receive the benefit of those gains. Far too many die needlessly or sustain lifelong di...

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