Are Depression Meds to Blame for Cho's Rampage?

Cho Seung-Hui's killing spree ended with the death of 32 students. As we posted before, there were several oddities with the case that we had went through point by point, now however, a new issue arises. Did depression medicine help play a role in Cho's gruesome murders?

Jail and Prison Ministry - Volunteer Chaplains Disciple Prisoners

High recidivism, hurting families, frustration and anger, all rooted in crime, can easily discourage the volunteers in prison ministry. Until we can get things in a proper perspective prison ministry can take on the appearance of an exercise in futility.

Thirty Ways to Deter Car Theft

Fact: a vehicle is stolen every 25 seconds in the US. New vehicles are not the only targets, but older vehicles are actually a fan favorite because most of them are easy to steal, and its parts are in high demand. A vehicle that is stripped and its parts sold are actually worth 2 to 3 times the value of the car intact.

Prison Chaplains - Volunteer Assistants - Opportunity for Ministry

There are many facets open for volunteer service in prison ministry. A quick inventory of your interests, concerns, and spiritual gifts will help to determine how you can best serve. There are opportunities to minister directly with the prisoner in the prison setting. This can be done in several ways. You may participate in the facilities' visitation program. Or you can involve yourself in a variety of volunteer programs.

Arming Students with Defense Weapons

While security may not necessarily need to be increased, it definitely does need some modification. Security personnel should be trained in many different emergency situations. Preparation is the key and if security personnel know how to react to emergency situations, they are trained to handle an armed intruder on campus, then perhaps some campus violence can be averted.

Battlefield New York City

What can we learn from the tragic deaths of two young volunteer police officers?

Shame

shooting of two teenage boys

WiFi Turns Internet Into Hideout for Criminals

With all the strides that have been made to keep criminals away from children online, the effort is far from over. WiFi gives criminals virtual anonymity to commit their crimes and get away with them.

Don't Punish Vermont for the Myopic Rulings of Men in Robes

Two Vermont judges went easy on pedophiles and the state became a pariah. But don't stay away from a scenic and beautiful state because of the stupidity of two men in robes. You're missing the magic and wonder that is Vermont.

Sweepstakes Fraud - Is Ed McMahon Asking You to Send Him Money?

Every day, many Americans receive sweepstakes offers, but not all of them are legitimate. How can you discern the difference between a real sweepstakes offer and a scheme designed to part you from your hard earned money? As a general rule, you should never have to pay a fee to claim your prize in case you actually win.

Jail and Prison Ministry - Facets Open for Volunteer Service

There are many facets open for volunteer service in prison ministry. A quick inventory of your interests, concerns, and spiritual gifts will help to determine how you can best serve.

Peeking Inside a Crime Lab

Both forensics and clinical laboratories use the same scientific equipment and follow the same research protocols. However, in a clinical lab, testing with the purpose of diagnosing and treating the sick is carried out from a live patient. A forensics lab performs testing with the aim of establishing links between a suspect and a crime.

The Profession of Forensic Pathology

Pathology, the study of disease, is a postdoctoral medical specialty that dates back to the 19th century. By the latter half of the 20th century, pathologists began branching out into individual subspecialties. It was not until 1959 that forensic pathology became a board-certified specialty.

How Do Police Go About Getting a Search Warrant?

Whenever a crime occurs and evidence of that crime is believed to be within suspect's private residence, law enforcement officials must obtain a search warrant before entering the property. Otherwise, the homeowner is protected against any unreasonable search and seizure by the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Cavity Search With No Search Warrant?

In general, police must get a search warrant signed by a judge before any searches of private or personal property can take place. However, there are special circumstances in which police can conduct a search without a warrant. The Supreme Court of the United States has permitted these types of searches to occur in one of several situations.