Emergency services

Operating Engineers Local 501 Commends Australian Gaming Regulator's Action on Junkets

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Monday, June 21, 2021

The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 ( https://local501.org/ ) commends the government of New South Wales, Australia and its Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority for their recent regulatory and enforcement actions against VIP-junket activity in the gambling industry.

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  • The International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 501 ( https://local501.org/ ) commends the government of New South Wales, Australia and its Independent Liquor and Gaming Authority for their recent regulatory and enforcement actions against VIP-junket activity in the gambling industry.
  • Active government intervention helped ensure that junkets with reputed ties to organized crime and money laundering ceased operations at targeted casinos.
  • Our organization has previously performed extensive research on Macau-based junkets, including some identified in the Bergin Report, and published our findings for public use.
  • Operating Engineers, Local 501 intends to renew our own research project into VIP-junkets and their ancillary activities and serve as a resource for government regulators and the general public in this vital effort.

ESO’s Dr. Remle Crowe Awarded Outstanding National Contributions to EMS at Annual Gathering of Eagles

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Monday, June 21, 2021

Few people have contributed as much to EMS in the past year as Dr. Crowe, said Dr. Paul E. Pepe, the Medical Eagles Global Coordinator.

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  • Few people have contributed as much to EMS in the past year as Dr. Crowe, said Dr. Paul E. Pepe, the Medical Eagles Global Coordinator.
  • Her research impacted public health and worldwide medical knowledge, including testimony before legislative bodies as a staunch advocate and key source of information for EMS.
  • Beyond her own personal accomplishments and research contributions, Dr. Crowe serves as a mentor to countless EMS researchers who are helping lead us into the future.
  • The Paul E. Pepe, MD Eagle Award for Outstanding National Contributions to EMS is awarded to the individual who has added valuable research and insights that contribute to clinical and educational changes in the field of EMS.

Shokworks and Immersity Partner to Create Educational Virtual Reality Experiences at the University of South Wales

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Monday, June 21, 2021

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    The University has a Scene of a Crime house that has traditionally been used to teach forensics students how to secure and investigate a crime scene, said Hugh Sullivan, CEO of Immersity.
  • When COVID-19 hit, it was no longer practical to have groups of students in such an enclosed space.
  • We recreated an exact model of the house on our VR platform, and now students will have the opportunity to receive this training anytime, anywhere.
  • The technology can also be used on a 2D computer screen, though it is not immersive.

Readiness Associates Appoints Employer Markets Insurance Expert Shaun Gagnon to Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

PORTLAND, Maine, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Readiness Associates (RA), a provider of full-service emergency preparedness and business continuity solutions, today announces Shaun Gagnon has joined the company's Advisory Board.

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  • PORTLAND, Maine, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Readiness Associates (RA), a provider of full-service emergency preparedness and business continuity solutions, today announces Shaun Gagnon has joined the company's Advisory Board.
  • Mr. Gagnon currently serves as President and Managing Partner of Cambridge Insurance Advisors based in New York City.
  • "I'm excited to join the Readiness Associates Advisory Board because I see tremendous unmet market need right now," stated Mr. Gagnon.
  • "We're very pleased to have Shaun on board as one of our Advisory Board leaders," said RA's CEO, Michael Boardman.

Citizens Against Government Waste Names Rep. Mike Turner June 2021 Porker of the Month

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.

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  • Today, Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) named Representative Mike Turner (R-Ohio) our June 2021 Porker of the Month for leading the push to add more money for the troubled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program.
  • In fiscal year (FY) 2021, $1.7 billion in earmarks were added for 17 unrequested F-35 aircraft, bringing the total to $10.6 billion since FY 2001.
  • For wanting to add more money for the F-35, he is an obvious choice for CAGWs June Porker of the Month.
  • Citizens Against Government Waste is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to eliminating waste, fraud, abuse, and mismanagement in government.

T-Mobile Upgrades Connecting Heroes: Adds Preemption, Rugged Devices, and New Plans With 5G Phones for First Responders

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

In addition, T-Mobile announced it is adding more Connecting Heroes plan options to the existing Free and $15 plans that were launched last year.

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  • In addition, T-Mobile announced it is adding more Connecting Heroes plan options to the existing Free and $15 plans that were launched last year.
  • We launched Connecting Heroes last year so that first responders would no longer have to choose between funding life-saving equipment or wireless communication.
  • T-Mobiles Nationwide 5G is a game-changer for first responders who need fast speeds, high capacity and low latency.
  • Select 5G devices included via bill credit with new lines and 2-year agreement on select Connecting Heroes plans.

SOMA Global Announces SOMA Safe, a Smartwatch Device Integration to Improve First Responder Safety

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

The SOMA Safe solution will bring increased visibility to locate first responder personnel during times of heightened stress and need.

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  • The SOMA Safe solution will bring increased visibility to locate first responder personnel during times of heightened stress and need.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210616005613/en/
    SOMA Global introduces SOMA Safe with the primary goal of officer safety while helping to ensure officers get home each and every day.
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    There is nothing more important in public safety than law enforcement and first responder safety.
  • SOMA Global is a team of public safety and technology veterans that understands and respects the value of a partnership with an agency.

Viken Detection Channel Partner, Federal Resources, Selected by US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for a Five-Year $2.5 Million Blanket Purchase Agreement

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Viken Detection, pioneer of x-ray imaging and analytical devices, today announced its channel partner, Federal Resources, has been awarded a $2.5 million contract from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Viken Detections NIGHTHAWK-HBIhandheld x-ray imager.

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  • Viken Detection, pioneer of x-ray imaging and analytical devices, today announced its channel partner, Federal Resources, has been awarded a $2.5 million contract from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for Viken Detections NIGHTHAWK-HBIhandheld x-ray imager.
  • Viken Detection is honored to support the DEA in its critical mission to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs in the United States, said Jim Ryan, CEO of Viken Detection.
  • The opioid crisis is ongoing, and Viken will continue to do its part to support the law enforcement agencies on the front lines.
  • Viken Detection provides enabling security imaging and material identification solutions that help law enforcement and safety inspection professionals keep the public safe from drug trafficking, terrorism and environmental hazardous threats.

L3Harris Technologies Unveils XL Extreme™ 400P Emergency Responder Radio

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has expanded its XL platform of Project 25 (P25) radios to include the new XL Extreme 400P , the first and only handheld radio designed to meet the most rigorous two-way, portable RF device standards for emergency responder communications.

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  • L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has expanded its XL platform of Project 25 (P25) radios to include the new XL Extreme 400P , the first and only handheld radio designed to meet the most rigorous two-way, portable RF device standards for emergency responder communications.
  • The rugged nature of the device allows the XL Extreme to be suited for any agency with users operating in extreme environments.
  • The XL Extreme 400P has demonstrated ruggedness and uncompromised voice quality, withstanding some of the most punishing testing for two-way portable RF devices, including flame exposure at more than 1,700F / 950C.
  • From start to finish, L3Harris went All In on the development of the XL Extreme radio to make sure that our customers have exactly what they need for their missions, said DiCosmo.

Cravath Announces $6 Million Donation to Support Civil Rights, Legal Services and Education

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

EJI, the Legacy Museum, the national Lawyers Committee and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are continuing the mission of the civil rights movement and the pursuit of justice, both in Alabama and nationally.

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  • EJI, the Legacy Museum, the national Lawyers Committee and the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute are continuing the mission of the civil rights movement and the pursuit of justice, both in Alabama and nationally.
  • Generations at Cravath contributed more than 100,000 hours on the case in pursuit of a better future for the people of Jefferson County.
  • In 2019, Cravath and Fisk launched the Cravath Scholars program in support of high-achieving students studying across a range of disciplines at the University.
  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP was founded in 1819 and is widely recognized as one of the worlds premier law firms.