Running Head: Childhood Obesity � PAGE �1� Childhood Obesity � PAGE �12� Childhood Obesity � PAGE �13� The prevalence of childhood obesity has more than tripled over the last three decades. In 1980 the rate of obesity among U. S. children aged 6-11 was 6.5% however‚ according to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (2010)‚ in 2008 that number soared to 19.6%. Obesity rate for teens 12-19 years of age also saw a substantial increased‚ from 5% to 18.1% (National
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Technology & Policing Kristin E. Blue March 12‚ 2011 UMUC/Prof. Richard Bobys Technology and Policing The use of technology in the police department started as early as 1850’s when a multi shot pistol was for the first time made. Over the years‚ technology has evolved and different institutions have adjusted accordingly and embraced technology in their work. Technology is still being used widely to make work more efficient‚ produce effective results and the police have not
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Community-Oriented Policing As of chief of police it is my job to fight crime while providing a safer and healthier environment for the community. It is my goal to serve and work with the community for the future of our children and the resting days of our elders. Like other agencies and communities across the nation we as well have challenges and problems. Our community faces numerous challenges and problems that with dedication‚ determination‚ persistence‚ and effort are combatable.
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PolMonique King April 25‚ 2013 LP2 Assignment: Policing and the Constitution Probable cause: sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime. Probable cause must exist for a law enforcement officer to make an arrest without a warrant‚ search without a warrant‚ or seize property in the belief the items were evidence of a crime. Probable cause in my understanding means that a police officer cannot accuse you of a crime
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The profession of policing will always have a reactionary component to providing police services to the community. Although it is understandable that citizens’ frustrations can run high with this type of response‚ members of the public cannot expect the police to be everywhere at one time in order to prevent every crime from occurring. There will always be some sort of a reactionary response in the policing profession. However‚ proactive policing efforts have developed over the years and provide
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The Future of Policing Christina Johnson CJS/210 September 14‚ 2014 Ronald Rucker University of Phoenix Policing in the United States has changed dramatically since it was first brought to the thirteen colonies from England. However‚ some of the issues faced then are being faced in policing today. There are also new trends that are prevalent‚ and these trends will continue to have lasting effects on the future of policing. Even though new trends improve policing overall‚ they
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Court Issues Analysis The court and court administrators are faced with numerous issues on a daily basis; everything from the crimes being committed‚ the language barriers‚ victims’ rights‚ and budget related issues just to name a few. The language barrier issue is one of the major challenges faced by the criminal justice system and administrators. The Administrative Office establishes the standards and guidelines for selecting and using interpreters in federal court proceedings (Interpreters Act
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Innovation in Policing In the world of policing‚ innovation does not just come in the form of new gadgets or computer technology; it comes in the form of ideas as to how police can be more effective in their local communities. Though technology such as bulletproof vests and body cameras are changing the way police in the United States preform their jobs‚ these technologies are just a small piece of a larger puzzle. With growing anti-police sentiment in the United States it is imperative that law
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Article Review: Retaining Talent: Replacing Misconceptions with Evidence-Based Strategies Course: BSMH5013 Human Resource Management Prepared by: Afeefa binti Azimi 809956 Lecturer: Dr. Kamal bin Haji Ab Hamid Submission Date: 12 November 2011 Allen‚ D. G. (2010)‚ Retaining talent: replacing misconceptions with evidence-based strategies‚ Academy of Management: Perspectives‚ Vol. 24‚ No. 2: 48–64. David G. Allen is an Associate Professor and First Tennessee Professor of Management
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hotspots”‚ and map problem areas. COMPSTAT has embodied an enormous amount of historical crime data. Mathematicians have designed and developed algorithms that run against the historical data to predict future crimes for police departments. Researchers based these studies on information that the police officers already know. For example‚ when people are victimized‚ the chances are that they or their neighbors will be victims again are highly increasing. Offenders usually commit crimes in the areas that
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