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When Should You Use Therapeutic Restraints in B...

It may sound like "therapeutic" and "restraints" don't go well together, but medical and behavioral healthcare professionals sometimes have a real need for physical restraints to ensure the safety of...

What you should know about PREA - the Prison Ra...

A lot of people ask questions related to PREA – from prison administrators who are concerned about maintaining compliance at their detention and corrections facilities, to concerned members of the...

What Should Schools Consider Regarding Metal De...

Many school districts today are understandably concerned by the levels of violence in our schools, both actual and potential.  In addition to the increasing levels of "normal" school violence such as...

How Psychiatric Hospitals are Different from Ge...

The special needs of patients and residents in psychiatric units and psychiatric hospitals, rehab centers, drug treatment centers, and behavioral health care facilities lead to special needs for the institutions...

Why Do Motorcycle Cops Really Wear Leather Jack...

Everybody knows motorcyclists wear leather clothes because it makes them look tough. And cool.  This goes for motorcycle cops too.  But are these the only reasons motorcycle police officers wear...

Does Your Company Have A Protection Plan for Lo...

Does your company have a protection plan in place for its employees? A growing number of companies, businesses, and employees are considering worker safety issues, in particular those involving lone...