The media and news stories present real life in the bleakest of moments. Tragedy, despair, hateful ignorance or intolerance, you pick. I couldn’t help it; I wonder where did accountability, respect and following the rules go?
Public Safety
Taking special care of your health, particularly after the age of 60, will help you ward off illnesses before their onset and also will help prepare your body to fight the illnesses that may not be prevented. After age 60, hidden health dangers such as heart attack, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, lung disorders and infectious diseases are more prevalent, and can appear with little warning.
During the past few weeks, the day shift has implemented a foot patrol detail. This program will become one of our department’s cornerstones.
Sept. 16, 3:52 a.m.
Greetings! Let’s get rolling.
The Boulder City Police Department was awarded a $10,000 grant by the Nevada Public Safety Department for being one of the state’s Joining Forces Agencies of the Year.
On a weekly basis I make a frail attempt for levity regarding the treachery of our profession. This week has been trumped by tragedies in our community. Several residents and employees in Boulder City have to deal with the finality of a family member’s being.
People are often overheard saying, “Why are so many officers on a traffic stop?” or “Why are so many officers on a particular scene?” or “Why did the officer have to use such force? Couldn’t they shoot the person in the leg?”
About one-third of Americans age 65 and older and more than half of those over age 80 suffer from falls as a result of balance-related conditions. Balance declines with age, posing a significant risk to health and well-being. Fractures or broken bones in the hip or back that are the result of a fall can lead to limited mobility, loss of independence and often other accompanying health conditions.
Summer break is officially over, and if you didn’t know, the streets will be busy with kids enthusiastically making their way to and from school. As students are out eagerly buying new clothes and supplies to last them through the school year, you, as a parent and motorist on the road, should be aware of some back-to-school safety tips.
As I plucked the paper clip off the organized forms, I couldn’t help but wonder which thriller film actor used such a device to illegally enter a residence. Trust is a wonderful belief or characteristic. Yet we use locks on a regular basis when it comes to our possessions.
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