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Full Circle at Basic Training

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Corruption as a Cultural Problem in Russia

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Letter to NAACP on June 25 2025

The following response is not frustration but a genuine desire to set the record straight and to alert anyone who knows me directly [or indirectly] that my family is under siege in Pennsylvania. There is a conspiracy at the highest level to harm me personally and to harm my wife and three children. I have no recourse but to speak up and to make this matter public.

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Understanding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The first year in college can be very intimidating. A lot of students feel overwhelmed by all the things they must do to survive campus life. Taking a day at a time approach can help a student get through the first year. Make wonderful memories of all the events that you have experienced, though that can be challenging. But getting involved in campus activities is an excellent way to navigate your first year on campus.

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When Faculty Failure Becomes Student Blame

The first year in college can be very intimidating. A lot of students feel overwhelmed by all the things they must do to survive campus life. Taking a day at a time approach can help a student get through the first year. Make wonderful memories of all the events that you have experienced, though that can be challenging. But getting involved in campus activities is an excellent way to navigate your first year on campus.

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Why Is Police Field Training Important?

There are three reasons to consider. First, it allows recruits to hone their physical and tactical skills. It also gives them hands-on experience. As a field trainer, your recruits are exposed to many types of arrest situations, including ones that require defensive tactics or physical abilities. Observing these techniques will improve their skills.

Understanding Deadly Use of Force by Police

Among the chief reasons people fear the police is the tendency of police officers to use excessive force against the citizenry. A study commissioned by the Seattle Police Department has found that the deadly use of force by police is a recurring problem in the city. But this reality is not just in Seattle.

Understanding the Concept of Law

The question of what is the law is very common. We face this question every day of our lives. While it seems like a simple question, there is not a straightforward answer. Many people do not realize the extent of this inquiry. What is the law remains an elusive concept.

How to Survive the First Year in College

The first year in college can be very intimidating. A lot of students feel overwhelmed by all the things they must do to survive campus life. Taking a day at a time approach can help a student get through the first year. Make wonderful memories of all the events that you have experienced, though that can be challenging. But getting involved in campus activities is an excellent way to navigate your first year on campus.

What to Do After a Police Arrest

Depending on the law, a police arrest can be a serious offense. The police officer must have probable cause to take a person into custody. This means that the officer must have a reason for believing that a person is guilty of committing a crime.