Latest press releases in Government

Preventing Body Armor Failure
Steve Russ, a retired police officer from the State of Michigan, has introduced a new safety innovation into the law enforcement, corrections and military community (LECM). A major problem within the LECM community has been the deterioration of body armor’s ballistic-resistant capabilities due to improper care and maintenance.

Regional employers encouraged to check visas
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Amanda Vanstone is encouraging employers along the Western Australian harvest trail to check if the people they are employing are legally entitled to work in Australia.

Australian Government releases 457 visa figures
THE Federal Government granted temporary work visas to 11,060 migrants and 9,600 of their spouses and dependents in the first quarter of the financial year, new figures show. Most of the controversial 457 visas issued between July and September this year went to migrants employed in NSW (3,770), followed by Victoria (2,480), Queensland (2,010) and Western Australia (1,780).

Police Writers adds two local police officers and one international
Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors added Dorothy Uhnak, Dick Kirby and Mark Mynheir

California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA) Bill Meant to Protect Kids Vetoed By Governor Schwarzenegger
CATA Says Life-Saving Credentials of Certified Athletic Trainers Overlooked by Governor. According to the California Athletic Trainers’ Association (CATA), California will remain a dumping ground for unqualified practitioners, who call themselves “athletic trainers,” to work with athletes and consumers. Governor Schwarzenegger recently vetoed SB 1397, watchdog legislation calling for statewide regulation of athletic training, leaving athletes and consumers at risk for injury or disability.

Skills Expo in Perth
Employers needing skilled workers can explore their options at the free Australia Needs Skills Expo in Perth this Saturday, November 11.

Australian Working Visa Still Strong in Face of the Country's Ongoing Skills Shortage
The Australian working visa, or more popularly known as 457 Australian visa, is still the country's antidote to the gap in workforce, particularly in the professionals and tradespeople positions.

Cop moonlighting as a demonologist, and others!
Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors added Ralph Sarchie, Paul Ragonese, Howard Safir and Raymond Schaffer.

KTGY GROUP Expands Presence in the West and Opens New Northern California Office -- Jill Williams, AIA to Head Up New Oakland Office
Award-winning KTGY GROUP, INC., Architecture and Planning, has opened a new office in Oakland, Calif. to expand its services in the western U.S. The new Oakland Studio, which is located in the historical Allied Paper Company building at 283 4th Street, Suite 201, will be headed by seasoned KTGY designer and principal Jill Williams, AIA.

Immigration Takes Direct Control of Detention Health Services
Management of health and psychological services in immigration detention has been transferred to the direct control of the Immigration Department, Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs Amanda Vanstone said today.

Australia Launches Program to Alleviate Skills Shortage
The Australian federal government this week launched an A$837 million (C$715 million) program to ease the skills crisis.

200 State and Local Police Officers
Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors, exceeded 200 state and local police officers who have become authors. Added to the website are: Jack Maple, William McCarthy, Thomas McKenna, Robert McLaughlin, Phil Foran and Vincent Murano.

United States Congressman marks 500th Book
Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors, has added its 500th book written by a state or local police officer.

How to be a Hostage, and Live
) Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors, has added the 23rd New York Police Department writer, Frank Bolz.

Noble Cause Misconduct and NYPD
Police-Writers.com, a website dedicated to police officers turned authors, has added two former New York Police Department detectives whose work explores police corruption and police misconduct in the NYPD.