CBP Support Dog Will Help Improve Mental Health of Border Patrol Workers
Meet Pearl. She’s the first support canine at Border Patrol’s Laredo Sector, CBP announced Wednesday.
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Justice Department Investigates Jail in Virginia Following Numerous Deaths
The Justice Department has launched an investigation into Hampton Roads Regional Jail in Virginia following numerous deaths and allegations of prisoners being denied medical and mental health care.
Secret Service Investigates Creed Frontman’s Alleged Plot to Assassinate President Obama
By Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com The Secret Service is investigating claims that Creed singer Scott Stapp was on a mission to assassinate President Obama on the delusional belief that he was working for the CIA, People reports. The singer’s wife told a 911 operator last month that Stapp was having a schizophrenic episode, riding shirtless on…
Canadian Officials Share Mental Health Records with FBI, Border Patrol
Steve Neavling ticklethwire.com U.S. authorities are using mental health records of Canadians to deny them entry into the U.S., the Digital Journal reports. Canadian police departments have been uploading the information to a database used by the FBI and Border Patrol. Ann Cavoukian, Ontario’s privacy commissioner, said police are uploading information such as attempted suicides….
Justice Department to Offer GPS Devices for Autistic Children Following Death of 14-Year-Old
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Children suffering from severe autism and similar conditions should soon be eligible for GPS tracking devices paid for by taxpyaers, Time reports. New York Sen.Charles Schumer said the idea is to help parents find their children if they stray off. The devices from the Justice Department cost about $85 each, Time wrote….