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Star Tribune
Boating accidents in Minnesota have surged to their highest level in nearly a decade, a spike state officials speculate could be fueled by distractions caused by smartphones and other hand-held technology. While there were fewer boating deaths in Minnesota in 2017 than in recent years, preliminary year-end numbers from the state Department of Natural Resources show that the state recorded 90 boating accidents in 2017 — the most since 2007.
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WCSC-TV
A James Island, South Carolina man re-enlisted in the United States Coast Guard recently in a unique way, surrounded by marine life. Petty Officer Second Class Derick Arneberg, of the Coast Guard Maritime Law Enforcement Academy, recited his oath under water at the South Carolina Aquarium.
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The Patriot-Ledger
The LEO Support Foundation founded by Massachusetts State Trooper Michael Best and Rockport Police Officer Daniel Mahoney recently donated 25 individual first aid kits to members of the Metropolitan Law Enforcement Council's Maritime Special Response Unit. The kits include a tourniquet with a belt holster and QuikClot combat gauze, designed for exactly the situation Billings found himself in two summers ago on the harbor.
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Officer.com
After having been passed by the House back in November and then finally by the Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act was signed into law by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Among other attributes and effects of the law, it makes funding (via grants) available for peer mentoring pilot programs, provides funding for studies looking at the actual value/impact of crisis hotlines and annual mental health checks.
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By Mark S. Miller
 Scholars have written numerous articles on leadership. Many of these articles center on the traits of a leader, actions or responses of a leader or even why some consider one individual a great leader over another. Was it their time in history — being in the right place at the right time? Was it their extensive training, or lack thereof, that enabled them to persevere through the challenges they faced? Or was it plain old "good luck" that helped them through?
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Forbes
Whose responsibility is it to prevent — or at least minimize — the damage done by malicious hackers? Some believe that law enforcement and government agencies should take the wheel when it comes to cybersecurity education and best practices.
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National Safe Boating Council
Following a search process that began in October 2017, the National Safe Boating Council (NSBC) has named Peg Phillips as the organization's new executive director. Phillips is a seasoned management professional offering a proven track record in both nonprofit and corporate settings, consistently exceeding defined goals through disciplined, organized execution of planned objectives. For the last eight years, Phillips served as vice president of the College of Life Foundation, which offers historical kayaking and hiking adventures for the whole family.
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The Huffington Post
Needless to say, technology has influenced every facet of life and business in this 21st century. Institutions and industries alike are buying into the enormous potentials and prospects that are embedded in technological advancements. The boating industry is not left out of this.
Manufacturers have employed available technology over the years to design boats with functionalities that will blow your mind away; that's if you are a Skipper of course. This is imperative as it has given room for more recreational boats to hit the docks. These technological advancements has gone a long way in improving the boating experience both at the docks and out there in the waters.
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The Outdoor Wire
The importance of wearing a life jacket while out on Arizona's waterways was sadly reflected in the boating tragedies of 2017. A majority of the recreational boating fatalities were individuals who drowned and were not wearing a life jacket — the most important piece of safety gear one can wear whether on a boat, personal watercraft or paddlecraft. This was the case for eight of the 12 fatalities that occurred last year.
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