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7 Items Every Law Enforcement Agency Should Have

  Setting up a police station can feel like an overwhelming task — from the weapons your team will use, to the desks they will sit at to write reports. The list of items you need to get started is quite extensive. As you are preparing a new station, don't forget...

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Why Nurses Hate Fireworks

    Lighting a fuse or sparkler is like holding a ticking time bomb; odds are someone, most likely a child, is going to be hurt. Every year nurses are called upon to try and heal the wounded from fireworks injuries. Now there is a concerted effort to prevent...

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California Holds Top Spots in Annual Car Theft

There is nothing worse than going to the place you last parked your car and finding it gone. That has become the sad reality for many in California, where nine cities of the most recent 10 vehicle theft “Hot Spots” report are now located. It’s the first time the...

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Getting the Most Mileage Out of Fuel

  As Americans hit the roads for the summer driving season, your vacation trip can be less expensive if you maintain your vehicle for the best gas mileage. Here are six tips from Carcare.org on increasing the miles you get from each gallon of fuel: Tune up –...

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John Dixon NAH May 2014

How to Vote for John Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for next month's finalists.      Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here.   John has been working as a Firefighter/EMS for almost 25 years with 2 different departments. He is a local hero, rescuing...

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Dustin Reynolds NAH May 2014

How to Vote for Dustin Voting is now closed. Congrats to Dustin for being Hero of the Month!  Stay tuned for next month's finalists.    Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here.   In 2000, Dustin realized he wanted to work in law enforcement, and  soon after,...

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Katie Williams NAH May 2014

How to Vote for Katie Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for next month's finalists. Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here.   Katie has worked many years with Hospice and developed a strong love for her patients. She truly cares for them, their families, and...

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Maria Saiki NAH May 2014

How to Vote for Maria Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for next month's finalists.    Be sure to read all our heroes’ stories here.   Every day Maria teaches is a great success. After a terrible accident, doctors believed Maria would never walk, talk, or teach...

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