The fatal shooting by police of a mentally unstable California man and the anguished response of his sister who had called 911 seeking help highlight the risks of a U.S. system that often relies on law enforcement to respond to mental health crises.
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October 3, 2016
The fatal shooting by police of a mentally unstable California man and the anguished response of his sister who had called 911 seeking help highlight the risks of a U.S. system that often relies on law enforcement to respond to mental health crises.
Alfred Olango, 38, a Ugandan-born immigrant, was shot by one officer even as another, who had been trained to deal with mentally ill people, attemp...
September 30, 2016
Firefighters in Boston are battling a cancer epidemic. But there are steps that can be taken to prevent this terrible disease.
Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXd5sb6fWNM&feature=youtu.be
Firefighters in Boston are battling a cancer epidemic. But there are steps that can be taken to prevent this terrible disease.
Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXd5sb6fWNM&feature=youtu.be
September 29, 2016
The United States is likely to face a higher risk of Islamic State-inspired attacks over the next two years as the group loses land in the Middle East, a top official with the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday.
The United States is likely to face a higher risk of Islamic State-inspired attacks over the next two years as the group loses land in the Middle East, a top official with the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Wednesday.
"I'm fairly convinced that 2017 and 2018 in the homeland will be more dangerous than we've seen before, because as we shrink ISIS, they'll lash out," Michael Steinbach, e...
September 29, 2016
The Justice Department announced Monday it's awarding more than $20 million for law enforcement agencies around the country to establish or enhance their use of body cameras, a move that comes after several fatal shootings of black men by police that have prompted widespread protests.
The Justice Department announced Monday it's awarding more than $20 million for law enforcement agencies around the country to establish or enhance their use of body cameras, a move that comes after several fatal shootings of black men by police that have prompted widespread protests.
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced the grant at the opening of a Justice Department summit in Little Rock...
September 28, 2016
NASA recently introduced AUDREY, an artificial intelligence system that could revolutionize how firefighters safely battle fires.
NASA recently introduced AUDREY, an artificial intelligence system that could revolutionize how firefighters safely battle fires.
AUDREY, the Assistant for Understanding Data through Reasoning, Extraction and sYnthesis, is part of the Department of Homeland Security’s Next Generation First Responder program, an initiative meant to develop new ways to keep first responders safe through enhanced...
September 28, 2016
Carfentanil: A Dangerous New Factor in the U.S. Opioid Crisis
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid approximately 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. The presence of carfentanil poses a significant threat to first responders and law enforcement personnel who may come in contact with the substance. Please find some safety information below:
Carfentanil: A Dangerous New Factor in the U.S. Opioid Crisis
Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid approximately 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl. The presence of carfentanil poses a significant threat to first responders and law enforcement personnel who may come in contact with the substance. Please find some safety information below:
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September 27, 2016
A firefighter who responded to a report of a gas leak Tuesday morning was killed in a house explosion shortly after authorities discovered what appeared to be a drug lab.
The Fire Department of New York confirmed the firefighter's death shortly after the Bronx explosion.
The mayor's office had tweeted that the mayor and fire commissioner were at the hospital.
A firefighter who responded to a report of a gas leak Tuesday morning was killed in a house explosion shortly after authorities discovered what appeared to be a drug lab.
The Fire Department of New York confirmed the firefighter's death shortly after the Bronx explosion.
The mayor's office had tweeted that the mayor and fire commissioner were at the hospital.
Authorities said firefighters...
September 27, 2016
Last year saw an increase in violent crime -- including murder -- compared to 2014, according to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
The annual findings showed an estimated 1,197,704 violent crimes, up 3.9% from 2014, while the murder rate spiked by 10.8% over the same span. Those crimes include "murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault," the FBI's website said.
Last year saw an increase in violent crime -- including murder -- compared to 2014, according to new data released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday.
The annual findings showed an estimated 1,197,704 violent crimes, up 3.9% from 2014, while the murder rate spiked by 10.8% over the same span. Those crimes include "murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated...
September 26, 2016
A DARPA program aimed at preventing attacks involving radiological “dirty bombs” and other nuclear threats has successfully developed and demonstrated a network of smartphone-sized mobile devices that can detect the tiniest traces of radioactive materials.
A DARPA program aimed at preventing attacks involving radiological “dirty bombs” and other nuclear threats has successfully developed and demonstrated a network of smartphone-sized mobile devices that can detect the tiniest traces of radioactive materials. Combined with larger detectors along major roadways, bridges, other fixed infrastructure, and in vehicles, the new networked devices promise si...
September 26, 2016
Firefighters in the West Midlands will use body-worn cameras from next year. The cameras will be used by officers in charge of incidents but they will not be used to deter crime. Firefighters will instead use the footage to support training, and to develop fire prevention and safety activities run by the service.
Firefighters in the West Midlands will use body-worn cameras from next year. The cameras will be used by officers in charge of incidents but they will not be used to deter crime. Firefighters will instead use the footage to support training, and to develop fire prevention and safety activities run by the service.
A total of 75 of the devices have been ordered from supplier Edesix and training f...