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Stephen Lawrence: how family liaison officers became an integral part of policing in the wake of his murder

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

The murder and its aftermath set off a series of changes in police investigations, most notably regarding family liaison.

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  • The murder and its aftermath set off a series of changes in police investigations, most notably regarding family liaison.
  • And the failure of family liaison was described as “one of the saddest and most deplorable aspects of the case”.
  • Sadly, it took the murder of Stephen Lawrence for this style of policing to be recognised as an absolute right of bereaved families.
  • It is now incumbent on the police to ensure that family liaison remains a priority and is properly resourced.

Vaughn College Celebrates Student Achievements at its Annual Convocation Ceremony

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Monday, May 23, 2022

FLUSHING, N.Y., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, May 11, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology honored the student achievements of the Class of 2022 at its annual convocation ceremony. James Hendon, commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans Services, delivered the convocation address to students. Hendon's powerful speech about achieving success and lifetime fulfillment noted, "Live your life to the fullest and do everything you can. Don't be afraid of your destiny and who you are as a person and continue to feed your mind with wisdom, knowledge, experience and relationships with others."

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  • James Hendon, Commissioner of the New York City Department of Veterans Services, Delivers Convocation Address
    FLUSHING, N.Y., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Wednesday, May 11, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology honored the student achievements of the Class of 2022 at its annual convocation ceremony.
  • Vaughn College serves many first-generation Americans and first-generation college students and seeks to provide an engaging educational experience for every student as well as creating a lifetime of opportunity for all.
  • VAUGHN COLLEGE: Founded in 1932, Vaughn College is a private, nonprofit four-year college that enrolls more than 1,400 students in master's, bachelor's and associate degree programs in engineering, technology, management and aviation on its main campus in New York City and online.
  • Francesca Marricco, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - Flushing, NY, 7184296600, [email protected]
    SOURCE Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology - Flushing, NY

Johnson Retirement McGinnis and Hendon Appointed

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Monday, December 6, 2021

Effective upon Mr. Johnson's retirement, Jack G. Hendon has been appointed Chairman of both Boards of Directors, and Bradley F. McGinnishas been appointed to the ChoiceOne Board in addition to his service on the ChoiceOne Bank Board.

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  • Effective upon Mr. Johnson's retirement, Jack G. Hendon has been appointed Chairman of both Boards of Directors, and Bradley F. McGinnishas been appointed to the ChoiceOne Board in addition to his service on the ChoiceOne Bank Board.
  • "It's a poignant time for our company as we announce the retirement of our Chairman Paul Johnson," said ChoiceOne CEOKelly Potes.
  • He was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank in December 2013.
  • Johnson served as Vice Chairman from July 2013 until December 2013 and has been a director of ChoiceOne and ChoiceOne Bank since July 1999.

"If you back terror, there must be consequences" - Home Secretary

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Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Question asked by Dr Matthew Offord MP

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  • MP for Hendon, Dr Matthew Offord, asked an urgent question to the Home Office on UK nationals returning from Syria.
  • The urgent question follows recent media reports of a UK national wishing to return to the UKafter leaving for Syria in 2015 to joinDaesh.
  • Home Secretary, Sajid Javid,responded to the urgent question and stated: "If you back terror, there must be consequences."
  • He went on to question the Home Secretary on how manyBritish Nationals who have travelledto Syria have been prosecuted, and what offencesthey werecharged with.

"If you back terror, there must be consequences" - Home Secretary

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Question asked by Dr Matthew Offord MP

Key Points: 
  • MP for Hendon, Dr Matthew Offord, asked an urgent question to the Home Office on UK nationals returning from Syria.
  • The urgent question follows recent media reports of a UK national wishing to return to the UKafter leaving for Syria in 2015 to joinDaesh.
  • Home Secretary, Sajid Javid,responded to the urgent question and stated: "If you back terror, there must be consequences."
  • He went on to question the Home Secretary on how manyBritish Nationals who have travelledto Syria have been prosecuted, and what offencesthey werecharged with.

London's North Middlesex University Hospital Launches First International Study of Palarum's PUP™ Smart Sock

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Tuesday, November 27, 2018

LONDON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- North Middlesex University Hospital, one of London's busiest acute care hospitals, will begin a study to evaluate the effectiveness of Palarum's PUP (The Patient Is UP) smart sock.

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  • LONDON, Nov. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- North Middlesex University Hospital, one of London's busiest acute care hospitals, will begin a study to evaluate the effectiveness of Palarum's PUP (The Patient Is UP) smart sock.
  • "As a part of the National Health Service, North Middlesex University Hospital continues to be proactive in addressing patient falls," said Nightingale.
  • "We are excited to partner with North Middlesex University Hospital and the UK's National Health Service, to analyze the benefits of the PUP sock," saidPatrick Baker, Palarum's president and CEO.
  • "Similar to the United States, fall prevention is a top priority for North Middlesex University Hospital and other hospitals in Britain.