Sentences with phrase «control in public safety»

The amicus brief argues that the DOJ denying sanctuary cities the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, a prominent federal funding source for local enfacement agencies, is against federal law, seizes local control in public safety policy and «poses serious challenges for local governments.»

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In July, Puerto Rico ignored pressure from the Centers for Disease Control and sided with public concerns about naled's safety when it decided against using the insecticide.

«It's too early to read the tea leaves in DC, but we know the public wants action,» John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, a gun control advocacy group, said.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4 — 6 percent of children in the United States.

A deeper understanding of the relative risks associated with the various failures associated with the management and control of allergens will permit manufacturers to appropriately devote food safety resources where they can result in the greatest reduction in food allergen risk and recalls, and hence the largest improvement in public health.

«The mass shooting in Parkland, Florida — the 18th at a school this year alone — lays bare the all - too - tragic reality that all face: we are not doing enough to keep violent weapons out of the hands of those who are a threat and danger to public safety,» said Gounardes, referring to a statistic on school shootings by the Everytown gun control group that has been disputed as inaccurate.

«Pat Ryder's almost 35 years of Nassau County police experience will guarantee the exceptional level of safety that the public expects all while controlling police overtime costs,» Curran said in a statement Tuesday.

Seventeen students and teachers were killed in a Valentine's Day shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, sparking a public outcry for new gun - control measures as well as action to improve school safety.

The law, known as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, tightens gun control in several ways, and also allows some teachers to be armed.

Firms and voluntary groups could now be given control of parts of the probation service, in a move the government claims will improve public safety.

The Communications Unit (COML) falls under the Emergency Management / Disaster Preparedness Division of the Erie County Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Services and works closely with the Fire Radio Repair Shop located in Chestnut Ridge Park under the direction of the Fire Safety Division; as well as support of MERS Control — our 24 - hour Emergency Dispatch Center which is under the coordination of the EMS Division and located on the Public Safety Campus in downtown Buffalo.

The Council's plan to increase headcount while also including cost control measures is fiscally responsible and will go a long way towards ensuring public safety and better community relations,» Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito said in a statement.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Association of Erie County Governments urgently asks Governor Andrew M. Cuomo & the Legislative leaders to suspend this law as soon as possible and to look at all of the aspects of gun control using the proper legal procedure to bring about a law that will address gun control in a more logical manner, focusing on the real issues related to gun control — a law that will strengthen the effect on public safety and not infringe upon our constitutional rights.

«Funders don't control the composition of the committee, and they don't meet with the committee,» says Harvard public - health researcher Marie McCormick, who chaired the IOM vaccine - safety committee in question.

Lead author, Capt. Leslie MacDonald, Sc.D., senior scientist in the U.S. Public Health Service, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, of the Centers for Disease Control, suggests that employees consider taking small steps to improve their overall cardiovascular health, including: • Going for a walk during lunch or other breaks • Parking farther away from destinations • Taking the stairs instead of elevators • Managing stress through breathing exercises or meditation • Bringing healthy snacks to work such as fruits, nuts and yogurt • Drinking water throughout the day

In their paper, the authors write: «The results of our paper have implications for public health policies worldwide with respect to quality, safety, regulation and financial control of treatments with ART.

«To preserve patient access to this treatment option, and given the scale that we've reached, demonstrating the safety and efficacy of fecal transplantation through adequate and well - controlled clinical trials is the right thing to do,» explained Carolyn Edelstein, OpenBiome's director of Outreach and Public Affairs, in an op - ed published earlier today with the Fecal Transplant Foundation.

Randomized controlled trials are the gold standard in the public health and medical science community that prove safety, cause and effect.

have a fear of being in public places e.g stadium, park etc where I don't have control of my own safety..

North Carolina's move could also clear the way for other states to take similar steps, particularly as lawmakers look for ways to control spending in the face of increased pension, public safety and health care obligations.

In March, Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed into law the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, a gun - control bill that would have never seen the light of day before the Parkland shooting.

The law, known as the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act, tightens gun control in several ways but also allows some teachers to be armed.

Grieving in public by pushing for changes in policy and laws, the Stoneman Douglas survivors ripped a collective scab off a host of issues — school violence, gun control and safety, arming teachers, mental health, the power of protest, race, privilege, technology and internet trolling — and thrust them into the local, state, and national spotlights.

There are 100 features that work together in a package to provide safety,» Viano said.Air bags and anti-lock brakes have won the approval of the car - buying public to the point where consumers now demand that these systems be offered in the cars they buy.Traction control also is becoming a popular option.

To enhance public safety, the Agri - Food and Veterinary Authority of Singapore has reviewed the Animals and Birds (Dog Licensing and Control) Rules to tighten existing control measures for the management of potentially dangerous dogs in SinControl) Rules to tighten existing control measures for the management of potentially dangerous dogs in Sincontrol measures for the management of potentially dangerous dogs in Singapore.

Owners MUST be able to have control of their dogs in public areas since the safety of you and your dog comes first.

People want more from their animal control officers than merely public safety and taking in stray dogs.

After a career in animal control it is beyond words and disappointing to know that politics has become superior to public safety — our current situation of adoption / placement of all shelter animals regardless of concern for the safety of the community and often disregard for the animal when he is asked to peacefully coexist in society long term when the facts continue to prove that this often ends in tragedy is inexcusable.

You are responsible for your dog's behavior in public; a leash gives you a means of keeping control over your dog to assure its safety and good behavior.

In 2003, a study conducted by the county on the ban's effectiveness noted that «public safety is not improved as a result of [the ban],» and that «there is no transgression committed by owner or animal that is not covered by another, non-breed specific portion of the Animal Control Code (i.e., vicious animal, nuisance animal, leash laws).»

Over the past two years, more than 100 municipalities across the USA have overturned bans and other restrictions that target dogs in the pit bull family, and opposition to BSL comes from sources as diverse as the American Bar Association, animal rescue groups, the Center for Disease Control and even President Barack Obama, who said in August that the laws are largely ineffective while doing nothing to improve public safety, and are often a «waste of public resources».

Developed in conjunction with the Illinois Regional Institute of Community Policing (now the Center for Public Safety and Justice), this course assists law enforcement and animal control professionals in effectively identifying and investigating animal cruelty and neglect.

TNR reduces most cat - related nuisances, poses no threat to public health and safety, and keeps rodent control in place.

Any animal control officer in pursuit of any animal not restrained may follow the animal onto private property to seize the animal if the animal is, in the judgment of the animal control officer, deemed a nuisance or a threat to public health and / or safety.

It will always be the case that animal control has work to do, but in time, they will return to their original task of providing for public health and safety, law enforcement and animal regulation.

In fact, the purpose of New York's Animal Population Control Program Fund, as written into law, is to «reduce the population of unwanted and stray dogs and cats thereby reducing incidence of euthanasia and potential threats to public health and safety posed by the large population of these animals.»

Animal Control may require any animal that exhibits dangerous behavior as defined in this Act to be fully restrained and prevented from contact with the public in any way pending review, or if considered by Animal Control to be a significant threat to the safety of people and animals, impounded by Animal Control, using whatever restraints and tranquilization is necessary, until a determination is reached.

A dog is causing problems in a neighborhood, the owners are not responsive, people try to get somebody to do something and the people who are supposed to be addressing these issues (animal control or the police) don't respond because there is no injured party and the threat to public safety isn't abundantly obvious until the dog has either hurt someone or is threatening to do so right before the officer's eyes.

Richmond Animal Care and Control, in turn, pledged to focus on public safety issues.

NAIA believes that local governments should adequately fund animal control agencies so that they are able to put policies in place that will enhance public safety and provide humane treatment for the dogs in their care.

The incidents portrayed in this and in a follow - up article serve well as exhibits A to Z in the case against enforcement - based animal control, which tends to be driven more by revenue generation goals than by humane or genuine public safety concerns.

In 2003, a task force formed to study the effectiveness of the Prince George's County pit bull ban concluded the ban to be extremely costly while providing little attendant financial or public safety benefit to the county and noted that, as a direct result of the ban, «Animal Management Division human resources [are] stretched thin... thus reducing their ability to respond to other violations of the [Animal Control] Code.»

A TNR program in Maricopa County, Arizona, called the «Maddie's Pet Rescue Project» was so successful the County Board of Supervisors issued a resolution stating: «Maricopa County Board of Supervisors does hereby endorse non - lethal trap - neuter - return, when accompanied by ongoing feral cat management, as the most effective, humane method of controlling feral cat populations in Maricopa County and in so doing better provides for the welfare of these animals while better serving our communities» public health and safety concerns.»

Like the founder, Dr. Glover, these individuals will lead future efforts in public health, disease control, veterinary care, food safety, biotechnology, higher education, and research.

This team assists the public with calls for service as well as monitors the safety of the Animal Control Officers in the field.

National Animal Care & Control Association — Committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.

Our Animal Control Officers patrol the streets and respond to calls about public safety and animals in distress.

«There hasn't been a serious attack from these types of dogs in Aurora within the last several years,» according to a memo from the city's Animal Control Division to the Public Safety Policy Committee.

(b) When a dog has been impounded pursuant to subdivision (a) and it is not contrary to public safety, the chief animal control officer shall permit the animal to be confined at the owner's expense in a department approved kennel or veterinary facility.

(a) If upon investigation it is determined by the animal control officer or law enforcement officer that probable cause exists to believe the dog in question poses an immediate threat to public safety, then the animal control officer or law enforcement officer may seize and impound the dog pending the hearings to be held pursuant to this article.