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Caltrans Honors 193 Fallen Highway Workers at 34th Annual Memorial Ceremony, Highlighting Road Safety for All

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Caltrans families, dignitaries and employees today honored the 193 Caltrans workers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1921 while emphasizing the need to drive safely through work zones at its 34th Annual Fallen Workers Memorial at the State Capitol.

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  • Caltrans families, dignitaries and employees today honored the 193 Caltrans workers who have lost their lives in the line of duty since 1921 while emphasizing the need to drive safely through work zones at its 34th Annual Fallen Workers Memorial at the State Capitol.
  • “We remain committed as ever to honor our fallen heroes and their families and to ensure the safety of our workers and the traveling public,” said Tony Tavares, Caltrans Director.
  • Caltrans maintenance crew employee and Caltrans Honor Guard member Kaira Dillon, 26, of San Diego, spoke on behalf of the department and the families of fallen workers.
  • The Fallen Workers Assistance and Memorial Fund helps with the initial needs a surviving family faces, and the Caltrans Fallen Workers Memorial Scholarship is available to the children of these workers.

Corona Family Affected by Distracted Driving Share Son’s Tragic Story in New PSAs Released Today

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Through the end of April – National Distracted Driving Awareness Month – new public service announcements (PSAs) will run on multiple media platforms featuring the parents of Benjamin “Bean Dip” Montalvo.

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  • Through the end of April – National Distracted Driving Awareness Month – new public service announcements (PSAs) will run on multiple media platforms featuring the parents of Benjamin “Bean Dip” Montalvo.
  • The 21-year-old Corona native was struck and killed riding his bike by a distracted and impaired driver in June 2020.
  • “The tragic death of 21-year-old Benjamin Montalvo serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of distracted driving,” Caltrans Director Tony Tavares said.
  • “Distracted driving is not just a momentary lapse; it is a conscious choice that causes irreversible harm with catastrophic consequences.

EMERGENT GLOBAL SOLUTIONS WELCOMES FORMER CALIFORNIA CHP COMMISSIONER WARREN STANLEY AS VICE PRESIDENT OF SECURITY AND JUSTICE

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergent Global Solutions , a leading provider of crisis management and innovative security and justice solutions, today announced the appointment of former California Highway Patrol Commissioner Warren Stanley as the company's new Vice President of Security and Justice.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Emergent Global Solutions , a leading provider of crisis management and innovative security and justice solutions, today announced the appointment of former California Highway Patrol Commissioner Warren Stanley as the company's new Vice President of Security and Justice.
  • "We are honored to welcome Warren Stanley to the Emergent Global Solutions team," said Emergent president Mark Ghilarducci .
  • "I am honored to join Emergent Global Solutions and contribute to their mission of providing comprehensive crisis management solutions to our clients and promoting security and justice," said Warren.
  • His appointment reinforces Emergent Global Solutions' commitment to providing unparalleled security and justice solutions to clients.

“Music 4 Good” Unites Top Music Icons to Rally Behind First Responders Children’s Foundation

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For the third year in a row, country music’s biggest artists are giving back during the holiday season through a charitable holiday campaign with Universal Music Group Nashville. This year, for the first time, the “Music 4 Good” holiday campaign will feature country stars and Brazilian music sensation Anitta who was inspired by the mission and joined the campaign in support of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF).

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  • This year, for the first time, the “Music 4 Good” holiday campaign will feature country stars and Brazilian music sensation Anitta who was inspired by the mission and joined the campaign in support of First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF).
  • Each of the stars has donated “Once in a Lifetime” VIP experiences (fly-aways, VIP concert experiences, exclusive merchandise, and more) to benefit First Responders Children’s Foundation.
  • Money raised through “Music 4 Good” is directly supporting the FRCF Scholarship Program and Resiliency Program that supports children of first responders with free and confidential mental health counseling.
  • “First Responders Children’s Foundation is enormously grateful to Universal Music Group Nashville and its artists for helping ease the financial and mental health burdens experienced by far too many first responder families,” said First Responders Children’s Foundation President and CEO Jillian Crane.

LA District Attorney Candidate and Longtime Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Craig Mitchell Supports the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol Anti-Crime Initiatives to Fight Retail Flash Mob Crimes

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles District Attorney Candidate Judge Craig Mitchell has joined in solidarity with the LA Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol to crack down on the notorious "smash-and-grab" crime wave across LA County that endangered residents and local businesses. Any Angeleno who has seen the news coverage and disturbing videos of these violent crimes knows that we need a proactive, seasoned lawmaker, such as Judge Craig Mitchell, whose role in fighting crime is impeccable. As LA District Attorney, Mitchell will back initiatives supporting law enforcement to fight crime across the County.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles District Attorney Candidate Judge Craig Mitchell has joined in solidarity with the LA Sheriff's Department and California Highway Patrol to crack down on the notorious "smash-and-grab" crime wave across LA County that endangered residents and local businesses.
  • As LA District Attorney, Mitchell will back initiatives supporting law enforcement to fight crime across the County.
  • As LA District Attorney, Mitchell would expand programs such as these, giving his entire office a mandate to fight crime.
  • Judge Craig Mitchell, unlike his opponents, has spent his career upholding the law as an LA Superior Court Judge.

Slow Down, Move Over, And Save Lives – Statewide Call to Action During Crash Responder Safety Week

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.

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  • California’s Move Over law requires drivers to move over a lane down when approaching stopped emergency or maintenance vehicles with flashing amber lights.
  • Caltrans has partnered with the OTS and CHP to launch the “Move Over” campaign.
  • Traffic-related incidents are the leading cause of death for on-duty law enforcement officers, fire, EMS, maintenance workers, and tow/recovery professionals.
  • In 2021, more than 10,000 work-zone crashes occurred on California roadways, resulting in more than 4,500 injuries and 120 fatalities.

US Federal Chief Judge Approves Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® to Monitor Sex Offenders

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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LEWES, Del., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement CVSA examiners, a U.S. federal court has ruled that sex offenders can be required to submit to the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer ®  (CVSA ® ) examinations as part of their post-release supervision. Testimony before Judge Mordue indicated that nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States have the devices available. Most have been manufactured by the National Institute for Truth Verification Federal Services (NFS), a West Palm Beach, Fla., company that has been producing the systems since 1988.  Northern District of New York Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue ruled the technique is analogous to polygraph examinations, which have been accepted by the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals as a way to monitor the activities of those under post -release supervision.  The CVSA is being used by Federal Probation Offices across the US to monitor sex offenders.

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  • of Probation Now Utilize the Computer Voice Stress analyzer to Screen Sex Offenders
    LEWES, Del., Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement CVSA examiners, a U.S. federal court has ruled that sex offenders can be required to submit to the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer ® (CVSA ® ) examinations as part of their post-release supervision.
  • Testimony before Judge Mordue indicated that nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies in the United States have the devices available.
  • Northern District of New York Chief Judge Norman A. Mordue ruled the technique is analogous to polygraph examinations, which have been accepted by the 2nd U.S.
  • The CVSA is being used by Federal Probation Offices across the US to monitor sex offenders.

US Special Forces Use the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® (CVSA®) in Combat Zones - Saves American Lives

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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LEWES, Del., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- US Special Forces utilize many technologies to go after the enemies of this country. One such technology is the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), a system that is manufactured by NITV Federal Services, located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The following scenario is one example of how Special Forces utilize the CVSA.

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  • LEWES, Del., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- US Special Forces utilize many technologies to go after the enemies of this country.
  • One such technology is the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), a system that is manufactured by NITV Federal Services, located in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • As described in the book ' The Clapper Memo ' by investigative journalist Bob McCarty (available on Amazon), US Special Forces deployed the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA) with Special Forces teams throughout Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • For more information on the Computer Voice Stress Analyzer, or NITV FS' widely acclaimed training program, contact Kim Tegtmeier at 561-798-6280, go to CVSA1.com , or email to [email protected] .

The Computer Voice Stress Analyzer® is Now the Most Widely Used Lie Detection Device in US Law Enforcement

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts (NACVSA), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement. Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept. of Justice, California Dept. of Corrections, Kansas City P.D., and the US Federal Courts Div. of Probation.

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  • LEWES, Del., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Association of Computer Voice Stress Analysts ( NACVSA ), an organization that represents 5,200 law enforcement Computer Voice Stress Analysts, the CVSA, manufactured by NITV Federal Services, West Palm Beach, Fl, has quietly replaced the polygraph at nearly 3,000 law enforcement agencies, making it the most widely used truth verification device in law enforcement.
  • Among the nearly 3,000 LE users are the Illinois State Police, Atlanta P.D., New Orleans P.D., California Highway Patrol, California Dept.
  • The CVSA was used to analyze tape recorded interviews of suspects in the murder of a young woman.
  • The study found that 100% of voice stress analysis "Stress Indicated" examinations resulted in verifiable disclosures (of victims and sex crimes).

NICE Announces 2023 PSAPs’ Finest Award Winners for Achievements in Emergency Communications

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards.

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  • NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced the winners of its 2023 PSAPs' Finest Awards.
  • Now in its eighteenth year, NICE’s PSAPs’ Finest Awards recognize dedicated individuals and team standouts in public safety emergency communications.
  • Honorees are recognized for their Lifetime Achievements and for going Above & Beyond, and in the following additional categories: Director, Line Supervisor, Technician, Trainer, Telecommunicator, Innovator and PSAP of the Year.
  • We are pleased to offer this program to honor the every-day heroes, innovators and leaders in emergency communications.”
    The PSAPs' Finest Awards Program is made possible by emergency communications professionals who volunteer their time to judge each submitted nomination.