If you are hobbyist who owns a drone and plan to fly it in the State College or Penn State area you should be aware of new registration rules. The Federal Aviation Administration announced that it will require millions of drone owners in the United States to register...
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Crime down, incarceration up
Did you know that between 1990 and 2013 violent crime and property crimes decreased by nearly half? Despite this decrease in crime, there was a 61% increase in imprisonment. Does that make sense to anyone?
Police hazard lights may affect DUI testing
If a person is stopped for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, one of the tests commonly given by police is called the horizontal gaze nystagmus. The flashing hazard lights on the police car or police car headlights can cause optokinetic nystagmus that...
Can I get into trouble for calling an ambulance for someone who is drunk or has overdosed?
Under Pennsylvania's medical amnesty law, if a person in good faith calls and believes he or she is the first to call 911, the police, an ambulance, or campus security, and also gives their name and stays with the person to prevent that person's death or serious...
6000 federal prisoners to be released
Near the end of this month, nearly 6000 federal drug offenders will be released from prison. According to the Wall Street Journal, eventually nearly 40,000 prisoners will be released. The release is part of a deadline set by the United States Sentencing Commission....
More criminal charges for fraternity hazing
At the University Of Alabama, five fraternity members were arrested on charges of hazing. The fraternity involved was Phi Gamma Delta and sanctions have been placed against the fraternity, prohibiting them from any social events or activities involving new members....
Kiss Cam – Yes or No?
We have all seen it, you are at an arena or a field and the kiss cam shows two people in the stands. The camera holds on them until they kiss. One fan recently complained that the kiss cam encouraged male entitlement and sexual assault. Almost immediately the kiss cam...
Fraternity hazing
If you are a member of a fraternity and are thinking about hazing a potential brother, you should carefully read the following. A Pennsylvania grand jury has recommended the filing of criminal charges against dozens of fraternity members who engaged in a hazing...
A rise in car accidents
According to the National Safety Council, there was a 14% increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in the first half of 2015. Contributing to the rise in collisions was the low price of gas, bad weather, and an increase in economic activity, which translates to more...
Suspension of driver’s license for drug convictions
In Pennsylvania, if a person is convicted of any offense involving the possession, sale, delivery, or giving away of any controlled substance, such as marijuana, cocaine, or heroin, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDoT) will suspend that person's...