Kevlar® as a Potential Accident Radiation Dosimeter for First Responders, Law Enforcement and Military Personnel

2016 ◽  
Vol 111 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Romanyukha ◽  
François Trompier ◽  
Luis A. Benevides
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
First Responders

К ПРОБЛЕМЕ ПЕРЕВОСПИТАНИЯ ВОЕННОСЛУЖАЩИХ В ДИСЦИПЛИНАРНЫХ ВОИНСКИХ ЧАСТЯХ РОССИЙСКОЙ ИМПЕРИИ

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vitaliy Voronov ◽  
Timur Slivin
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Russian Empire ◽  
Variable Composition ◽  
Negative Aspect ◽  
Actual Problem ◽  
Military Organization ◽  
Moral Influence ◽  
The Russian Empire ◽  
The Military

В статье рассмотрена актуальная проблема перевоспитания военнослужащих в дисциплинарных частях в Российской империи как организованного и структурированного процесса. Изучено использование их потенциала для поддержания дисциплины и правопорядка среди личного состава. Определено, что к военнослужащим предусмотрено применение специальных видов уголовных наказаний, кроме того, допускается изъятие в применении отдельных наказаний к данной категории лиц. Авторами раскрывается порядок реализации наказания в виде лишения свободы в частях с воинской организацией в отношении военнослужащих, совершивших преступления. Указывается на то, что перевоспитание осужденных военнослужащих было направлено на повышение уровня их военной и строевой подготовки, принуждение их к выполнению требований военной присяги и воинских уставов. В качестве негативного момента перевоспитания осужденных военнослужащих указывается отсутствие специальной подготовки у штатных офицеров и нижних чинов дисциплинарных частей. В статье рассматривается порядок реализации наказания в виде лишения свободы в арестантских частях, а также дисциплинарных частях. Раскрыто понятие арестантских рот, их руководящий и личный состав, а также порядок содержания осужденных. Показаны особенности комплектования дисциплинарных частей как постоянным составом, так и переменным (осужденными), а также прохождения ими службы. Авторами отмечается, что в перевоспитании осужденных военнослужащих превалировала принудительная функция в ущерб нравственному воздействию. Авторы приходят к выводу о том, что дисциплинарные и штрафные части со строевой организацией в целом справляются с задачей перевоспитания осужденных военнослужащих, а опыт функционирования дисциплинарных частей царской армии был использован при создании военно-карательного аппарата Советской армии.The article deals with the actual problem of re-education of military personnel in disciplinary units in the Russian Empire as an organized and structured process. The use of their potential for maintaining discipline and law enforcement among personnel was studied. It is determined that the use of special types of criminal penalties is provided for military personnel, in addition, exceptions are allowed in the application of certain penalties to this category of persons. The author reveals the order of realization of punishment in the form of imprisonment in re-lations with the military organization in relation to the military personnel who have committed crimes. It is pointed out that the re-education of convicted servicemen was aimed at increasing the level of their military and drill training, forcing them to fulfill the requirements of the military oath and military regulations. As a negative aspect of the re-education of convicted servicemen, the lack of special training of regular officers and lower ranks of disciplinary units is indicated. The article deals with the procedure for the implementation of punishment in the form of im-prisonment in prison units, as well as disciplinary units. The concept of convict companies, their leadership and personnel, as well as the order of detention of convicts is revealed. The peculiarities of completing disciplinary units with both permanent and variable composition (convicts), as well as their service are shown. The author notes that in the re-education of convicted servicemen, forced functioning prevailed to the detriment of moral influence. The author comes to the conclusion that disciplinary and penal units with drill organization in General cope with the task of re-education of convicted servicemen, and the experience of functioning of disciplinary units of the tsarist army was used in the creation of the military punitive apparatus of the Soviet army.

scholarly journals Media Reports as a Tool for Timely Monitoring of COVID-19–Related Deaths Among First Responders—United States, April 2020

2021 ◽  
pp. 003335492199917
Author(s):  
Kaitlin Kelly-Reif ◽  
Jessica L. Rinsky ◽  
Sophia K. Chiu ◽  
Sherry Burrer ◽  
Marie A. de Perio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
First Responders ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Exposure Source ◽  
The Media ◽  
Media Reports ◽  
In Fire ◽  
Traditional Surveillance

We aimed to describe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) deaths among first responders early in the COVID-19 pandemic. We used media reports to gather timely information about COVID-19–related deaths among first responders during March 30–April 30, 2020, and evaluated the sensitivity of media scanning compared with traditional surveillance. We abstracted information about demographic characteristics, occupation, underlying conditions, and exposure source. Twelve of 19 US public health jurisdictions with data on reported deaths provided verification, and 7 jurisdictions reported whether additional deaths had occurred; we calculated the sensitivity of media scanning among these 7 jurisdictions. We identified 97 COVID-19–related first-responder deaths during the study period through media and jurisdiction reports. Participating jurisdictions reported 5 deaths not reported by the media. Sixty-six decedents worked in law enforcement, and 31 decedents worked in fire/emergency medical services. Media reports rarely noted underlying conditions. The media scan sensitivity was 88% (95% CI, 73%-96%) in the subset of 7 jurisdictions. Media reports demonstrated high sensitivity in documenting COVID-19–related deaths among first responders; however, information on risk factors was scarce. Routine collection of data on industry and occupation could improve understanding of COVID-19 morbidity and mortality among all workers.

AIDS Knowledge, Occupational Precautions, and Public Education Activities among Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 460 ◽  
Author(s):  
George A. Gellert ◽  
Roberta M. Maxwell ◽  
Kathleen V. Higgins ◽  
Rebecca Barnard ◽  
Brandon Page
Keyword(s):  
Public Education ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Aids Knowledge

Suicide

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianni Pirelli
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Suicide Risk ◽  
Risk And Protective Factors ◽  
Suicide Risk Assessment ◽  
Case Examples ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
Firearm Safety

In this chapter, the authors cover suicide, both generally and more specifically related to firearms. First, they review suicide-related terminology and definitions. Understanding suicide is critically important, especially when considering the professions that interact with potentially suicidal persons with access to firearms, including civilians as well as law enforcement and military personnel. Second, grounded in the best available data concerning and research associated with suicide, the authors provide an overview of various theoretical perspectives as to why people die by suicide and present key risk and protective factors in this regard. In this context, they review firearm-related suicide statistics, risk and protective factors, and relevant laws and critique the limitations of available data and policies. They also outline considerations related to suicide risk assessment, management, and prevention. Finally, they provide various case examples of firearm-related suicides to highlight the need to develop best practices concerning suicide risk and firearm safety.

scholarly journals Effects of salt water on the ballistic protective performance of bullet-resistant body armour

2018 ◽  
Vol 92 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-273
Author(s):  
S Dodd ◽  
C Malbon ◽  
R Critchley ◽  
C Lankester ◽  
S O’Rourke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Salt Water ◽  
Fibre Types ◽  
Water Repellent ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Inclement Weather ◽  
Body Armour ◽  
Protective Performance ◽  
Maritime Environment

Bullet-resistant body armour is used by law enforcement agencies and military personnel worldwide, often in inclement weather. Some fibre types used in body armour perform poorly when wet, resulting in a reduced level of protection; this is why most body armour protective elements are water-repellent treated and/or protected by a water-resistant cover. Some of the users operate in the maritime environment. The effect of salt water on body armour performance has not been previously reported. In this work the effect of soaking body armour in salt water and exposing body armour for up to 10 soaking and drying cycles in salt water was investigated. The effectiveness of the water-resistant cover was investigated by considering three cover conditions: (i) intact, (ii) cut and (iii) removed. Wet armour was heavier and provided significantly less protection from 9 mm Luger FMJ ammunition when compared to not-exposed armour irrespective of cover condition. A degradation in performance of armours exposed to soaking and drying cycles was noted, but this was similar across all regimes considered (one, three, five and ten cycles) and not as great as for wet armours.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Health and Occupational Performance Among Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters, and Military Personnel: A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1248-1248
Author(s):  
Tina Sergi ◽  
Katherine Bode ◽  
Deana Hildebrand ◽  
Jay Dawes ◽  
Jill Joyce
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Law Enforcement Officers ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
And Performance ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Objectives The prevalence of overweight and obesity among tactical populations is estimated at 70–75%, which may negatively impact health and performance. Since the relationship between BMI and health and performance is not well studied in tactical populations, the purpose of this study was to systematically review available literature on the relationship between BMI and health and performance among law enforcement officers (LEO), firefighters, and military personnel. Methods Literature searches were conducted in PubMed and SCOPUS using combinations of search terms: body mass index, health*, cardiovascular disease, heart disease, heart attack, myocardial infarction, heart failure, stroke, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, performance, physical fitness test*, physical training, fitness test*, injur*, law enforcement, police, trooper, firefighter, military, soldier, airmen, and sailor. Included studies used BMI as an adiposity assessment; involved cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer, diabetes (T2DM), performance testing, and injuries among US LEOs, firefighters, or military personnel; and involved peer-reviewed primary research between 2000–2020. Review studies; studies on other tactical populations, retirees, and trainees; and studies using BMI as a covariate were excluded. Included articles were critically appraised using the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Quality Criteria Checklist. Results Twenty-seven articles were included. Overall quality was neutral. Nine studies found BMI was positively associated with CVD risk factors. Studies involving BMI and cancer were lacking. One study found BMI was positively associated with T2DM risk. Five studies on occupational/physical performance and twelve studies on injury found a higher BMI was often indicative of decreased performance and increased risk of injury in general, but protective against stress fractures. Conclusions Higher BMI was often associated with negative health and performance outcomes among tactical populations, especially when beyond the overweight classification. Public health practitioners should focus efforts on improving nutrition and physical activity to promote a healthy BMI among these individuals. Funding Sources None.

scholarly journals Assessment of interpersonal compatibility of military personnel on the basis of the study of the hierarchy of personality qualities

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-118
Author(s):  
V.E. Petrov ◽  
A.V. Kokurin
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Normative Values ◽  
Ranking List ◽  
Assessment Approach ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Metric Basis ◽  
The Military ◽  
The Ideal

The article is devoted to the development of the assessment approach diagnol (pairwise) compatibility of professions at particular risk. The assessment of interpersonal compatibility in the line of duty in groups (settlements, crews, outfits, etc.) necessary unity of ideas about the qualities of the ideal colleague (colleague). The technique of determining the relevant personal qualities are pairwise compatible soldiers. The metric basis of measurement amounted to the admission ranking list of 15 socially approved qualities. As a result of the empirical study 163 patients were statistically significant differences in the hierarchy as to the relevance of personality traits among military personnel of different degrees diagnol compatibility. The generated regression model assessing interpersonal compatibility, defined by its normative values and the algorithm works with the method. Testing of the proposed diagnostic approach, as well as the study of the type of distribution of the resulting indicator. The differential abilities of the algorithm of classification of diagnostic images of compatible and incompatible faces are estimated. The technique can be used to assess interpersonal compatibility, not only the military but law enforcement. The approach is aimed at improving the activities of the representatives of the professions at particular risk.

Trauma Management Therapy for First Responders

2020 ◽  
pp. 230-242
Author(s):  
Madeline Marks ◽  
Annelise Cunningham ◽  
Clint Bowers ◽  
Deborah C. Beidel
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Military Personnel ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Specific Treatment ◽  
First Responders ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Military Patients

Mental health professionals are only recently beginning to understand the risks for stress-related disorders experienced by first responders. For example, it is clear that first responders are at increased risk for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Unfortunately, clinicians currently have a limited repertoire with which to treat these disorders. Treatments for PTSD have been developed for use with military patients, for the most part. It is not clear that these treatments are appropriate, and effective, for first responders. In this chapter, the authors describe a pilot study designed to evaluate whether one specific treatment approach creates similar clinical outcomes for first responders as have been observed for a military sample. The results indicate that clinical outcomes for first responders were nearly identical as those obtained with military personnel. The results are discussed in terms of future directions for research in this area.

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