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Health

Study finds that police work, like many other jobs, is mostly sedentary

Are you active at your job? If you're like most workers, you probably aren't. And the consequences could be deadly.

Feb 18, 2014

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Eyewitness identification reforms may have unintended consequences

(Medical Xpress) -- New research by a University of California, Riverside psychologist raises serious questions about eyewitness identification procedures that are being adopted by police departments across the United States.

May 31, 2012

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Medications

California strikes deal for cheaper overdose-reversing medication

California struck up a new deal with Amneal Pharmaceuticals on April 29 to bolster the state's supply of the opioid overdose-reversing medication naloxone at a much lower price for schools, police departments and others trying ...

Apr 30, 2024

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Psychology & Psychiatry

One year after its debut, 988 emergency number drawing many more calls—and more challenges

The new national number for mental health emergencies—988—has been contacted five million times across the country since it was introduced a year ago July 9, according to national data.

Jul 31, 2023

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Psychology & Psychiatry

Policies regarding police involvement in the care of students in mental distress at Ontario universities differ widely

The chances that police will become involved in the care of a student who seeks help for their mental health on campus at an Ontario university health clinic depends on which university they attend, according to a new CAMH-led ...

Jun 21, 2022

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ontario retracts new restrictions that drew the ire of many

Ontario's premier retracted restrictions Saturday that banned playgrounds and allowed police to require anyone not at home to explain why they're out after a backlash from police forces, health officials and the public.

Apr 18, 2021

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Vaccination

States report vaccine shortages and cancel appointments

The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first ...

Jan 20, 2021

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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

A new beat for police across US: Enforcing social distance

In New York City, they've started dismantling basketball hoops to prevent people from gathering in parks and playing. In Lakewood, New Jersey, police broke up a wedding being held in violation of a ban on large gatherings. ...

Mar 27, 2020

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Health

As illnesses spread, fake vape gear sells on LA streets

A short walk from police headquarters in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, a cluster of bustling shops are openly selling packaging and hardware that can be used to produce counterfeit marijuana vapes that have infected ...

Sep 17, 2019

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