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Illegal exports of U. S manufactured potential military and explosive components are among conspiracy charges against sixteen foreign nationals and corporation.

Internet danger to children from sexual predators continues to be a concern to parents. Project Safe Childhood combats technological stalking and on-line exploitation.

Joining the FBI is a considerable undertaking. Candidates need the right qualifications and have to pass difficult tests before they can be admitted to the FBI Academy.

A Community Prosecution program takes many forms and can target issues negatively affecting a county or a state by identifying crime patterns.

Firearms account for several thousand homicides and hundreds of thousands of nonfatal but nonetheless serious crimes every year. This article outlines some figures.

Is a situation in which your service animal is being refused access to premises causing you difficulties, damage, or hardship? Reach out to these sources for help.

Housing discrimination denies the rights of individuals on the basis of race or color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability.

Owning a service dog is of tremendous help. Being prepared for a variety of reactions from others can help you minimize your stress, advocate, and choose your battles.

Election fraud potential in 2008 is under scrutiny with everything from voter registration to the security of high-tech voting machines putting the process at risk.

Is the world more dangerous today than in the past? Statistics indicate that the world is becoming safer, yet the perception of increasing danger persists.

Three Community Prosecution models of note are located in Indiana and initiated by the Governor's Office. Identifying crime patterns improves quality of life.

Misogyny is expressed heavily in the streets and media. As a result, some women fail to report or leave an abusive relationship because that is all that they know.

Pennsylvania policeman, James Cousins II, delivered a drunken commentary to several people in a bar about murder victim Rondale Jennings Sr., gunned down outside a bar.

Frank A. Castaldi in Chicago suburbs charged with ponzi scheme that took tens of millions of dollars from hundreds of investors over a 22 year period according to FBI.

Currently more than 50% of young African-Americans are unable to graduate from high school and 1 in 9 males end up in prison.

There are several varieties of white collar crimes. A common term associated with these types of offences is fraud but there are many others like bribery and extortion.

Many U.S. farmers and others want to trade with Cuba forgeting why the embargo was set in place:to protect the assets of U.S. citizens whose assets were stolen in 1959.

Computer Forensics plays an important role in today's electronic world. The real test of its value lies in the integrity of the evidence collection.

The Chicago Tribune withheld information that could have compromised the Department of Justice case against "Pay to Play" Governor in Illinois

A U.S. national missing persons database is now available for use by forensic investigators and the general public to help locate and identify lost relatives.

Requesting federal agency records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is easy, and many of the records that the agencies must maintain are available online.

Nonviolence is more than just a philosophy to believe in. Nonviolence is an active lifestyle that can be carried out in many different areas of one's life.

Teens now have a place to call for help with dating mistreatment and brutality.

Indigenous women in the US are more than 2.5 times likely to be raped compared to women in the US general population. That is just based on the reported assaults.

Children being used by sex traffickers in America range in age from 9 to 19, with the average age being 11 years old. Efforts are being made to rescue them.

The Google Book Project is designed to make books more accessible. But many argue the cost is too high--violating copyright, antitrust, and privacy laws.

Voter fraud concerns are being monitored by the U.S. Department of Justice which is sending 800 federal observers and Department personnel to 59 jurisdictions in 23 state

The present article attempts to discuss the issues of drug use, crime and race and the connections these social elements have to poverty.

Although no cyberstalking definition exists, the threat is real. Anyone who uses the Internet should learn how to recognize cyberstalking so they can protect themselves.

There is a great deal of confusion about different types of assistive animals. Misunderstandings about service dog laws can needlessly cause problems for the disabled.

While teenage drug use is common across the country, drug use among Atlanta youth does not reflect recent national statistics or trends.

Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.

Survivors of sexual assault deal with more than the physical harm.

In 2002 Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her family's home in Salt Lake City, Utah when she was 14 now at 20 she has written an inspiring book for victims.

Though second-hand smoke is a killer, lawmakers should take care of "the bigger fish" first and do something more about drunk drivers.

Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a pet. Some pets, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.

Two valuable resources are now available online to help find missing children: a new video channel on YouTube and a no-cost screensaver download.

One in three people is a victim of identity theft. Credit card fraud is only one part of it. Here are five ways to help ensure identity theft protection.

John Walsh will host a live online safety webcast on July 23, 2008. He will be answering questions and discussing a wide variety of Internet safety topics.

Immigrants come to America often looking for a brighter future, but in some recent cases there are people who find themselves sold to families and worked as a slave.

A judge has reversed the stay of deportation for John Demjanjuk, who is accused of being an accessory to the murder of 29,000 Jews in a Nazi concentration camp.

Most people revel in the happiness and friendship offered by a dog. Some dogs, though, offer more than companionship. They offer vital assistance to those who need it.

Human trafficking is the modern day practice of slavery. Each year traffickers generate billions of dollars in profits at the expense of hundreds of thousands of people.

With more and more tenured professors lobbying for private-sector clients, Congress has taken a step toward tightening conflict of interest disclosure requirements.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has agreed to settle a lawsuit claiming that it discriminated against people with disabilities.

Following the reform of bankruptcy laws in 2005, bankruptcy credit counseling is now a legal requirement. Find out how this works, what is included and the cost involved.

On January 7, 2009, a U.S. Federal Judge began the process of examining the legal rights of over 600 detainees being held in Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan.

By following marketing email best practices, companies can get better value from their bulk email campaigns. Adhering to current laws for commercial emails is important.

Blended families and remarried couples without young children in the home can create a safe and childproof home prior to a stepchild's summer visitation or holiday visit.

Domestic violence remains a problem in America. We need to take it more seriously.