El Cajon demands changes at 2nd motel tied to county voucher program, part of wider crackdown
The Best Inn & Suites has already hired security guards and made other reforms since several drug-related arrests …
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‘Ambassador’ for community and dedicated human trafficking foe is Tri-Citian of the Year
Retiring as director of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland is accomplishment enough for most people. For Lura J. Powell, leaving the prestigious post in 2003 was just a starting point. In the 20 years since she turned in her badge, she has earned a reputation as a dedicated volunteer focused on science, technology,…
El Cajon demands motel add more security after sex offender arrests
Leaders in East County’s largest city have demanded a local motel make several changes or risk closure, part of a broader crackdown on El Cajon hotels that have rented high numbers of rooms to homeless people. The local Motel 6 must add security 24 hours a day, take down a fence blocking a potential fire…
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Higher Education and Human Trafficking: A Capstone Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education at Governors State University
Higher Education and Human Trafficking A Capstone Presented to the Faculty of the School of Education at Governors State University By Dr. David Deeds March 2022 In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Education Dedication This capstone is dedicated to my wife and children who inspired me every day to dream…
At least 8 dead as suspected human smuggling boats capsize off San Diego
Eight people have died and several more are believed to be missing after two fishing boats capsized late Saturday near the coast of San Diego as part of what city and federal authorities suspect was a human smuggling operation. Authorities say they received a 911 distress call about 11:30 p.m. regarding two capsized boats…
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Click a link below to jump to a particular article or scroll down to read the whole blog post. Please Advocate for SF 340: The Iowa Safe Harbor Bill The NAHT Legislative Committee led by Maggie Tinsman is asking you to please advocate for this Safe Harbor Bill, which has been introduced into the Iowa…
Freshman Orientation: Assemblyman Toby Yurek made police work his ministry
As in legislative sessions past, The Nevada Independent is publishing a series of profiles featuring the new lawmakers in the state. This is the ninth installment of more than a dozen. Check back in coming days for additional stories on new legislators’ backgrounds, interests and policy positions. ASSEMBLYMAN TOBY YUREK The freshman Republican born in…
CAP credited for helping children in Post trial | News, Sports, Jobs – Observer Today
When five children testified in Chautauqua County Court during the Dustin Post trial, it was one of the first trials that had children testify what had happened to them. A jury found Post guilty on Feb. 3 on six counts of sexually abusing children. District Attorney Jason Schmidt credits the Child Advocacy Program for helping…
Human trafficking talk: 'Tonight was a great experience' – The Quad City Times
Olivia Allen More Quad-Citians are learning about human trafficking, courtesy of those tracking it. Chase Mason, a sophomore accounting major, said he attended this week’s trafficking presentation at St. Ambrose University in Davenport to educate himself. “The opportunity to learn and develop some experience and knowledge in this area (human trafficking) is important,” he said….
Human trafficking talk: ‘Tonight was a great experience’
Olivia Allen More Quad-Citians are learning about human trafficking, courtesy of those tracking it. Chase Mason, a sophomore accounting major, said he attended this week’s trafficking presentation at St. Ambrose University in Davenport to educate himself. “The opportunity to learn and develop some experience and knowledge in this area (human trafficking) is important,” he said….