Breitbart reports that there is an epidemic of work-related injuries to Police Officers. It is reported that over 100,000 Police Officers have been attacked over the past two years. Further, 194 officers have been feloniously killed. According to the article, “[t]hat number of 79,000 law enforcement officers being physically assaulted in 2023 is a… Continue reading THE EPIDEMIC OF POLICE OFFICER INJURIES: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS #119
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POLICE OFFICERS DISRESPECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #117
In New York City, there is outrage within the Criminal Court System which is impacting two injured Police Officers. The following fact pattern illustrates the complicated nature of the work injuries. Two Police Officer were injured as a result of being attacked by Migrants. Video of the incident went viral. Following this, the Criminal Justice… Continue reading POLICE OFFICERS DISRESPECTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM: INJURED WORKERS IN THE NEWS, #117
Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Overdose Claims Life of Washington Police Officer: Injured Workers in the News, #98
While working, a Police Officer- while at his precinct- collapsed and died from fentanyl and meth poisoning. In the news reports, it is reported that the incident may not have been by accident. According to the Dailymail, “Police in Vancouver, Washington, investigated Kelly’s death and concluded that it was ‘more likely than not caused by… Continue reading Fentanyl and Methamphetamine Overdose Claims Life of Washington Police Officer: Injured Workers in the News, #98
Sergeant Accused Of Pulling Fellow Officer’s Ponytail: Injured Workers in the News, # 74
A Police Sergeant reportedly yanked a fellow officer’s ponytail while at the Police Station. The hair tug, according to a complaint, caused the Officer to have “substantial” neck pain. It was reported that the Officer had prior neck problems and that the Police Sergeant, who pulled the hair, was aware of her medical condition nypost.com… Continue reading Sergeant Accused Of Pulling Fellow Officer’s Ponytail: Injured Workers in the News, # 74
COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW From the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Law Enforcement has been asked to perform their job duties. In doing so, they have interacted with both the public and co-workers. As a result, many Officers were exposed to the coronavirus. Many of these Officers have either (a)… Continue reading COVID-19 AND LAW ENFORCEMENT: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Heat Exertion can produce serious injuries in the workplace. The medical condition is commonly known as Exertional Heat Illness (ESI.) Heat Illnesses are multi-causal. Human’s body temperatures can be elevated by a number of factors. First, there is the heat and humidity in the environment. Second, there is the clothing and equipment being used by… Continue reading EXERTIONAL HEAT SYNDROME: HEATED WORK ENVIRONMENTS, WORK INJURIES AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW