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Tag Archives: criminals
I told you so
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Loading ...I think it’s interesting that some hospitals have such restrictive policies regarding the use of restraints. It’s also interesting that some ED staff members adopt such a naive and coddling approach toward people who should be in restraints. Even more … Continue reading
Situational awareness
(No Ratings Yet) Loading ...I loved Dr. Rich Gasaway’s work on situational awareness. I believe that the lack of situational awareness is a very common observation on complex emergency scenes, especially in an era when we have people who are ill-fitted for this type … Continue reading
This tree (and the moments of kindness) fell and we all heard it
(4 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Here is a moving side story about slain San Diego police officer Jeremy Henwood, who was killed without provocation while on duty recently. It made my heart fall through my body to the floor. Because Officer Henwood fell, everybody is … Continue reading
Meeting Jean Valjean (ironically in the bread aisle)
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...I’m walking around the grocery store, looking for a snack. A big dude and his friend, both tatted out and both wearing matching black wife-beaters, approach. “Hey, can I ask you a question?” “What’s up?” “Do you guys hire felons?” … Continue reading
Pigging* apart cops’ actions
(3 votes, average: 3.67 out of 5) Loading ...Shootings involving law enforcement are all the rage these days, and so are the subsequent public outcry and protests. Because the average citizen is an expert in law enforcement and subduing dangerous assholes. They just don’t want to actually do … Continue reading
