By Dr. Dena Weiss
COVID-19 has caused major delays within the U.S. judicial system. Learn about increases in case backlogs, disruptions to criminal investigations, and potential violations of a person’s right to a speedy trial.
Experts predict the U.S. needs 100,000 contact tracers to track down the contacts of positive coronavirus cases. In this episode, hear from epidemiologist Charlie Hunt about the critical role of contact tracers, the skills needed to be an effective contact tracer, and the challenges states face recruiting, hiring and training contact tracers during a pandemic.
Clear and defined methods of COVID-19 detection are needed to effectively identify people who may be infected with coronavirus and prevent its spread.
By Dr. Darrell Dantzler
A reopening strategy based solely on mandatory temperature checks fosters a false sense of security. Learn why it’s so important for schools and businesses to enforce multiple layers of protective measures such as testing, face masks, and handwashing in order to reopen during the coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the mental health of law enforcement officers and finding ways to help them cope with stress and trauma must be a priority for agencies across the country.
Working remotely from home has been a growing trend for several years. There are benefits for both employers and employees.
Some people state that we have a successful fire response if no firefighters are hurt and even use this benchmark as their track record. Others become irate, stating that the fact no firefighters are hurt in an incident is a given, not a measure of success.
Although the coronavirus pandemic adds complications, additional effort now will help residents and emergency managers mitigate the complexity of hurricane season.