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Each and every-day of our lives we are protected by men and women in the police force. Police officers must handle extremely dangerous situations like fights, robberies, or even riots. During riots police officers use many weapons to subdue rioters, but sometimes the less lethal weapons can be just as bad as the lethal ones. What do you think the world would be like if you didn’t have anybody to enforce the law every day, or when you are in trouble and there is nobody is there to come and

The traditional family model of one spouse working full time outside the home and the other spouse, usually the mom, staying at home and caring for the children seems to have gone by the wayside somewhat in the last twenty years. And in a single parent situation, it is nothing short of impossible to work out such a program. But the need for a consistent adult caregiver in the home for your kids does not go away. So we have to find alternatives. There are a number of alternatives that can make sure

Lacing your boots Sweat was dripping down my face. I was readjusting my helmet for the last time as it broke earlier in the day. The trench almost looked like a vacation spot near the beach. The soft yellow light reflecting off the sand and the complete silence of the immediate area. My breath got shallow. I kept trying to practice perfect breathing but almost at the same time afraid that I would not hear a command. The sound of alternating radio beeps was inconsistent. Then out of nowhere, a man

Aggression is usually defined by researchers as intentional physical or psychological injury to another person or to property according to Dr. Karen Lea (2016). Lea continued by stating that, “Aggression is a behavior to be controlled, reduced, or eliminated. It is, I agree, harmful, hurtful, antisocial, and immoral.” Based on this definition and statement, aggression is most definitely a negative aspect of our society. Aggression has many negative consequences in all of our lives. The consequences

It was eleven thirty, and I still couldn’t fall asleep. I had been thinking it all over for hours and had finally reached the conclusion that we had to go. We just had to; I couldn’t come up with any sort of explanation as to why, other than I felt drawn to the adventure of it all. I jumped out of bed and flicked the light on. Penny jerked awake and looked at me with eyes half-open, her ponytail frizzy and lopsided. “What’s wrong?” she managed to croak out, blinking herself awake in the blinding

When it comes to hiking, there are many ‘common-knowledge’ rules that people seem to follow. These rules include: make sure to bring plenty of food and water, use precautionary aids such as sunscreen and bug spray, dress appropriately, and bring along a map of the trail you’re hiking. However, many people seem to overlook one of the most important rules of them all: Let someone know where you are going before you depart. It is important to alert someone of your whereabouts when hiking alone because

A. Why would a professional make a move if it could affect his standing? Police brutality is a lawful act. This problem had been dominant in the news this past few months. Most of the people around the globe wanted police brutality to be dimished because this causes the victims in big trouble and severe problems. B. The word "brutality" has several meanings; the sense used here (savage cruelty) was first used in 1633. The term "police brutality" was in use in the American press as early as 1872

de-escalation and try communicating with that person. If that didn’t work, I would use the next reasonable level of force, whether that be pepper spray, a taser, a baton, or my service weapon. I would also take into consideration on who is around me. If I’m in a large crowd of people, I don’t necessarily want to try to shoot someone or use pepper spray. Perhaps a taser or baton would work better, but this really all depends on what is occurring. Using nonlethal where deadly force may be needed can

Glock 22 Intro Stories of the police using excessive force have filled the news recently. The number of deaths have increased each one gaining more attention than the last. The police are supposed to be the good guys so why are they killing innocent people? In order to make a change we have to examine what is contributing to the problem. There are many possible factors that contribute to this violence such as race and gender as well as countless other factors however the main issue is the gun. According

Wasted Youth and constant void. Growing up and entering adulthood can be one of the scariest things to anticipate. Adults tell us to enjoy our adolescence for as long as we can, because it won’t last forever. Maturity has its pros like legally being able to drink, ability to drive etc. yet it holds the other aspects like, liability. Adulthood can be an extremely scary thing to anticipate as we will suddenly be exposed to responsibility. Some youth accept this fact while others try to run. You only