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CBS News
A group of Port Authority police officers are being hailed as heroes after they apprehended a man suspected of detonating a crude improvised device underground near the Port Authority Bus Terminal during the morning rush. The homemade bomb prematurely explodedin a pedestrian walkway. At least five people were injured. The four officers were identified as: Sean Gallagher 26; Anthony Manfredini 28; Drew Preston, 36; and Jack Collins 45.
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By Bambi Majumdar
 In September, the FBI released its annual report on national crime statistics in 2016, showing violent crime has increased for the second consecutive year by 4.1 percent. The report unleashed a barrage of criticism from different parties for omissions and a lack of details. But law enforcement agencies nationwide are transitioning to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). And NIBRS just released details on more than 6.1 million criminal offenses for 2016.
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Dover Post
Only a decade ago, the idea of using flying cameras to solve crimes seemed like something out of a made-for-TV science fiction film. Today, however, fiction has become a reality, and police agencies across the country increasingly are turning to these miniature aerial platforms to help in their work. It's their use by police and other law enforcement agencies where drones have received the most public attention.
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Houston Chronicle
A vessel harboring 3,800 pounds of cocaine tied to drug cartels was recovered by the U.S. Coast Guard near Texas recently, according to a release from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The drugs were found in a self-propelled, semi-submersible vessel, which is a low-profile vessel designed to navigate lower in the water to avoid detection.
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NOAA
The National Weather Service (NWS) will be collecting comments through Jan. 11, 2018, on a proposed consolidation (i.e., reduction in the number of) and reformatting of marine Watches, Warnings, Advisories (WWA), and Statements. This comment collection effort is a follow-up from an initial consolidation and reformatting proposal to consolidate all offshore marine wave/wind products into a single "Marine Watch," "Marine Warning," and "Marine Advisory." Based on feedback from the initial comment period, only small craft advisories are being proposed for consolidation at this time.
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The Maritime Executive
The American economy relies upon an international supply chain that can be made more efficient and resilient through private sector initiatives such as the creation of a National Seaport Information Portal. This is one of the key recommendations that Commissioner Rebecca Dye highlighted in a report published recently by the Federal Maritime Commission. The portal would enable critical information to be shared via a national seaport information portal that is adaptable for use by any port in the country.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Nashville District via DVIDS
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District park rangers from Center Hill Lake received the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division 2017 Water Safety Award during a ceremony Dec. 6, 2017. "This is a great award that represents the team physically getting out there and educating the public on wearing their life jacket and helping folks understand the dangers of drinking and boating — it makes a big difference and we are proud of you," said Col. Paul Kremer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division acting commander.
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Duke University
Researchers have developed a water cloaking concept based on electromagnetic forces that could eliminate an object’s wake, greatly reducing its drag while simultaneously helping it avoid detection. The idea originated at Duke University in 2011 when researchers outlined the general concept. By matching the acceleration of the surrounding water to an object’s movement, it would theoretically be possible to greatly increase its propulsion efficiency while leaving the surrounding sea undisturbed.
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Sea Tow Foundation via Boating
To remind boaters of the dangers of Boating Under the Influence, the Sea Tow Foundation and Freedom Boat Club announced the Sober Skipper Program at the Freedom Boat Club Annual Meeting in Fort Myers, Florida. Freedom Boat Club is part of 150 groups in 145 cities across 29 states that collaborate with the Sea Tow Foundation to promote the Sober Skipper Program in local communities. When boaters leave the dock, the person piloting the boat for the day is encouraged to take a "Sober Skipper" wrist band and wear it.
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