“Suicide has been described as a death like no other ... and it truly is. Death by suicide stuns with soul-crushing surprise, leaving family and friends not only grieving the unexpected death, but confused and lost by this haunting loss.” Serani, 2013
Lately, it seems like every time you turn on the television or listen to the radio there is an announcement or news story regarding a recall. These recalls range from air bags to smartphones. In an effort to address the many... Continue Reading →
Sunday marks the beginning of National Child Passenger Safety Week and the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is sponsoring events statewide to raise awareness for all parents and caregivers to keep their precious cargo safe in the right car seat, booster or seatbelt.
The 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 2, and end at midnight on Labor Day. “This holiday weekend, the Georgia State Patrol has one goal in mind—safety,” said Colonel Mark W. McDonough,... Continue Reading →
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration is warning all motorists traveling during the Labor Day holiday to ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’.
Written by Georgia State Patrol Capt. Andy Carrier, Licensed Master Social Worker There are very few occupations that contribute to erratic sleep patterns, sleepless nights and overall lack of sleep more than law enforcement. We deal with and see the... Continue Reading →
State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) recently received the Meritorious Service Award from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police (GACP). Rep. Hitchens was presented with this award during the GACP summer training conference. Read more: http://www.house-press.com/?p=5891
With much of downtown Cleveland under security restrictions for the Republican National Convention, some members of the Georgia State Patrol made a cameo appearance on Twitter as they did their part to help keep things calm. Read more: http://www.ajc.com/news/news/state-regional-govt-politics/georgia-state-patrol-is-on-duty-at-the-republican-/nrz32/
Extreme heat has continued to plague Georgia this summer. Severe summer heat can place a heavy toll on cars if proper precautions are not taken. As a result, there has been an increase in the number of disabled vehicles on... Continue Reading →
Beyond the Badge 