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SHSU grad helping protect the US from 30000 feet up
Thompson graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Criminal Justice, and credits professors like Drs. Billy Bramlett and Glen Kercher with lighting the spark. “I would definitely say that education is extremely important,” Thompson
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:32P
Virginia Senate Tackles 4 Gun Bills
This bill was amended by the Senate Courts of Justice Committee to address concerns that HB 48 would negatively impact your right to self-defense. This bill was previously in Criminal Code 18.2 but put into the Civil Procedures section, 8.01.
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:14P
Crime to run over dogs, but not cats?
The Road Traffic Act adds that failure to do likewise for knocking down cattle, a horse, ass, mule, sheep, pig or goat could be a crime too, with a $3000 fine or a jail term of up to a year. The same cannot be said for a cat, rabbit, monkey,
Updated: 02/20/2012 08:08P
A judicial view of preventive detention — Chief Justice Chan Sek Keong
FEB 21 — Current legislation provides for three types of preventive detention, viz, the Internal Security Act (the ISA), the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (the CLTP) and the Misuse of Drugs Act (the MDA), all of which have been
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:58P
Is New York City Really Safer Today?
Simultaneously, while the great hipster migration was happening, the science of modern policing was taking form; and what a wonderful time to be studying Criminal Justice in higher education. During this era, many municipalities began rewriting police
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:43P
Academy looking for a few good recruits
The course is approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services to train pre-employment recruits. It is designed for current civilians throughout New York state who are interested in entering the law enforcement field.
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:21P
Connecticut Officials Wary Of Federal Immigration Program
Dannel P. Malloy is responding cautiously to federal requests for information enforcing US immigration laws. The federal government is launching its Secure Communities program in Connecticut Wednesday. The program uses fingerprints collected in local
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:17P
Police: Suspect In Justice's Machete Robbery In Custody
By Bill MearsCNN Supreme Court Producer (CNN) -- Police on the Caribbean island of Nevis said Monday they have a suspect in custody in the recent armed robbery of vacationing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. Sgt. Cledwyn Jeffers of the Royal St.
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:14P
Indiana bill on right to resist police faces overhaul
Officers would be allowed to enter homes when they have court warrants, are chasing a criminal suspect, believe someone inside is in danger or have permission from the residents. The state Supreme Court's police entry ruling brought Indiana law in line
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:11P
Indiana bill on right to resist police faces overhaul
Officers would be allowed to enter homes when they have court warrants, are chasing a criminal suspect, believe someone inside is in danger or have permission from the residents. The state Supreme Court's police entry ruling brought Indiana law in line
Updated: 02/20/2012 07:11P
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