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3.19.2008
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This Week in History

1776-British forces are forced to evacuate Boston after an 8 year occupation of the city
1802-US Military Academy established at West Point
1831-First Bank robbery in American History (NY)
1854-Republican Party founded in Ripon Wisconsin by Whig Party members opposed to the spread of slavery into the western territories.
1916-1st U.S. air combat mission begins as 8 Curtiss "Jenny" planes of the 1st Aero Squadron take off from Columbus, NM in support of the 7,000 troops invading Mexico to capture Pancho Villa.
1931-Nevada legalizes gambling to help lift the state out of the Great Depression
1980-President Carter announces boycott of 1980 Moscow summer Olympics
1985-the Los Angeles "Night Stalker", Richard Ramirez, kills his first 2 victims
2003-President Bush launches Operation Iraqi Freedom
Did You Know?

George Washington's leadership in the removal of British troops from Boston lead to the first medal ever awarded by the Continental Congress. (Source)
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 In This IssueIn this issue:

_____Featured Training: 
Understanding Islam for Law Enforcement

_____Keeping You Informed:
PATC Article: Covert Video Surveillance
SRTI Article: Search of Student’s Car in School Parking Lot Upheld
Legal Question: Post Your Legal Question


_____Around the Country:
Cops say No to Gun Ban - D.C. vs Heller oral arguments begin

_____PATC Course Catalog:
New 2008 catalog is now available for download

_____Free Legal Guide Combo offer!
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PATC Global E-Learning AcademyUNDERSTANDING ISLAM FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Law-Enforcement officers must become familiar with the customs and religions of the people they are entrusted to protect. This online course provided by the PATC / IAHN Global E-Learning Academy is an introduction for Law Enforcement in the broad arena of the Islamic religion.

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___Keeping You Informed
PATC Article
COVERT VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
An investigative tool which causes a great deal of discomfort for agency employees is the use of covert surveillance equipment. Investigators should consider the ramifications that may result from the use of covert video cameras before employing them.
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SR-TI Article
SEARCH OF STUDENT'S CAR IN SCHOOL PARKING LOT UPHELD
School administrators face the daunting task of keeping their school free from drugs and weapons while balancing the Constitutional rights of students. Fortunately, the courts around the country understand the importance of this task, and thus, have provided a more lenient legal standard for school personnel than for police officers when conducting searches.
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In this section the staff of the Legal & Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI.com) provide answers to weekly questions posted from subscribers like you. LLRMI is comprised of a board of Law Enforcement, Fire Service and School legal experts that provide policy and procedure guidance to agencies and institutions of all sizes across North America.

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Around The Country

Cops Say No to Gun BanCops Say NO to Gun Ban

the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the landmark case D.C. vs. Heller. This case could redefine the meaning and value of the second amendment. What is at stake? The right for every American to own a gun.

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2008 Course Catalog
2008 PATC Course CatalogThe 2008 Course Catalog is available for download and print.

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