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What to Do If You're Pulled Over By the Police and You're Legally Carrying a Concealed Firearm

If you don't want to accidentally get shot by the police, here is what you should do during a stop

10 Good People Who Were Punished For Helping Others

No good deed goes unpunished. The world has its share of heroic people who will risk their own lives to keep other people safe, but they don’t always get parades and trophies for their good deeds. In the name of bureaucracy, procedure, or just pure selfishness, some people get dragged through hell for trying to help others. Sometimes it’s out of jealousy, sometimes it’s for profit, and sometimes there’s a whole system in place designed to keep people from being extraordinary. Whatever the…

Can Bail Bonds Fees be Negotiated?

My wife was arrested a few hours ago and this whole thing is just all one big mistake. Our attorney has told us the case has a 90% chance of getting thrown out at the…

Here’s how easy it is to buy anything — legal or illegal — on the 'dark web'

From drugs and guns to hacker rental services and fake IDs.

What Women Bring to Corrections

Contrary to what some people think, their presence enhances security and operations.

How Science Is Putting a New Face on Crime Solving

Advances in forensics are giving us an unprecedented ability to solve cases—and exposing mistakes in some investigations.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Could You Handle a $1000 Emergency?

I feel like most people who are involved in the personal finance niche, either as a contributor or reading admirer, may not necessarily follow within these statistics but the fact is that 2/3 of Americans making between $50k and $100k wouldn’t be able to handle a $1000 emergency. The statistic is even worse for those …

16 things the pros say you need in your emergency kit

This quick kit covers a lot of ground for when disaster strikes.

Emergency Medications: What are they? How to use them!

The Challenge faced by all dental Professionals today is the safe and effective management of medical complex patients

How to Get an Emergency Conservatorship

California law allows family members to get an emergency conservatorship for their loved one. A conservatorship is a court process which allows someone else to make decisions about another person’s finances and health. Read more about the different types of conservatorships and how to get an emergency conservatorship.

Should you go to the Emergency Department?

Determining where to receive medical care can be a difficult decision, especially when you do not have health insurance, but there are options for you.

Who uses emergency rooms?

Who uses emergency roomsWhat comes to your mind when you hear the word emergency room? Who really uses the emergency room? Why is the thought of going to the emergency room so scary? When most people think about emergency rooms, all they imagine are scenes of blood, doctors rushing up and down to save patients’ lives and millions of scalpels as they are used to seeing in Hollywood movies.

20 Emergency Procedures Everyone Should Know

Assess Before You React in Emergency Situations

Due to the current state of the world, and nonstop media coverage of tragic events, we’re more on edge in public spaces than ever before. But reacting before you think can be just as dangerous to yourself and others as the perceived threat—especially when you’re in a crowded environment.

Make an Emergency Plan!

There is no time like NOW when it comes to sitting down with your family and preparing for the day when you may be forced to evacuate your home.

Emergency Preparedness: Is Your Family Ready?

Two years ago a rogue tornado tore through my neighborhood. Eight of my neighbors’ homes were completely destroyed by the violent wind and rain. The tornado came so suddenly, Dr. D. and I barely had time to get down to our basement. We huddled in a crawlspace under our stairwell as we listened to what sounded like a freight train blowing down our street. Our power, phone and cable lines were knocked out for 36 hours. We were stunned by the devastation the…