- Officers died working to protect community
- Wednesday, March 25, 2009
- Last Saturday, March 21, was a day of tragedy for the families of five Oakland, Calif., police officers shot in the line of duty.
- Don't skate the law if you have the mettle to pedal
- Wednesday, March 18, 2009
- Spring is upon us. Judging the ever-increasing volume of bicycle and skateboard traffic, I believe a refresher of the laws pertaining to skateboards and bicycles is in order.
- Taser effective as a law-enforcement tool
- Thursday, March 12, 2009
- For the past four years, officers of the Boulder City Police Department have carried the Taser, a hand-held electronic control device that provides a less than lethal option in volatile situations.
- Citizens have some authority to arrest
- Wednesday, March 4, 2009
- Last week, the owner of a restaurant performed a citizen's arrest after a disturbance inside his business. In any jurisdiction, this action is uncommon and perhaps raises two questions: Why was this necessary and under what authority may one perform a citizen's arrest?
- Emancipation of minors a tricky business
- Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009
- Lately, I have fielded many questions from juveniles and adults concerning emancipation of minors. My guess is that a young person acquired a bit of knowledge and believes that emancipation is a quick and easy ticket to "freedom."
- Volunteers ready for disaster
- Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
- The police and fire departments perform well during everyday emergencies, but what happens during a natural disaster or other calamity when first responders are overwhelmed with calls for assistance?
- Law still holds true: Thou shalt not trespass
- Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
- A reader recently wrote me and asked, "Will the Boulder City police respond to a trespassing call if there is no sign posted? Is this the case for both business and residential?"
- Citizens can help protect community
- Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2009
- On Jan. 29, an alert citizen called the police after a man tried to forcibly open a vending machine outside a local business at 5:15 a.m.
- Underage drinking remains a serious problem
- Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009
- Underage drinking is a serious problem — and getting worse
- Crash showed people at their best ... and worst
- Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Unless you have been living in a cave or taking a vacation on the moon, you have heard about the heroics of the crew members of US Airways Flight 1549.
Dan Jennings
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