Essays on Cleaned Up

Article Reviews of Crime Scenes with Nuclear and Biohazard Materials

Bruce Budowle, Steven E. Schutzer, James P. Burans, Douglas J. Beecher, Thomas A. Cebula,Ranajit Chakraborty, William T. Cobb, Jacqueline Fletcher, Martha L. Hale  Robert B. Harris, 2012 Oct; 72(10): 6431–6438

Abstract

Hazardous materials are handled carefully during a crime scene. The hazardous and biohazard materials can be deadly if not handled properly. The dangerous items are analyzed and made safe for disposal to ensure no explosions occur during the clean-up process of the crime scene.

Introduction

The main point of this article is to discuss the proper safety of hazardous materials at crimes scenes. “The proper disposal ...

The Broken Window Theory

According to the broken window theory, being able to maintain and monitor urban environments on a daily basis may stop exaggerated vandalism, and reduce escalation from petty crimes into more serious crimes (Samaha, 2006, p.100). This theory further links crimes to both physical and social disorders in a community. This theory was put under scrutiny and tested in a disorganized environment with trash, broken windows and graffiti all over the place. This environment sends a message that nobody cares about the environment. Therefore, it will see an increased rate in crime. 20 crime hotspots were identified, and ten of them were cleaned thoroughly. ...

The control of Natural Resource Management in Australia is a critical concern and hence the responsibility of governments, communal groups and regional bodies to support projects and programs delivery that consequently inform policy makers on natural resources issues. (Brueckner, Durey, Mayes & Pforr 2014). Water pollution is a significant natural resource management issue in Australia that is caused by different anthropogenic, as well as natural factors (Pigram 2007). The northern Jarrah Forests of Western Australia have been a source of water to the Perth metropolitan Region, however, the water supply system is under a threat of pollution from Industrial activities taking place within ...

Passover – is one of the most important holidays in the Jewish calendar. This spring festival begins on the eve of the 15th day of Nisan of the Jewish lunar calendar with the sundown and is celebrated for seven days in Israel and for eight days out of its frontiers. This holiday has been celebrated every year for centuries and its history dates back to biblical times. According to Goodman, celebration of Passover is associated with certain traditions and is aimed to honor the memory of those Jews who ventured on decisive action and were released from slavery in Egypt, ...

Not everyone is as enthusiastic as Patrick O’Hara who wrote in his review of this book that it is not only “must reading” for prospective law enforcement personnel but should also be “shackled to the wrist of every social science professor ” and “to the ankle of every business and public administration savant ” . However, it is an great choice for a Law Enforcement Process and Policy Class. Community based policing is proven way to reduce the crime rate reduce the arrest rate at the same time. William Bratton pioneered this approach to law enforcement during the 1970s, in the Fenway ...

Environmental Hazards and Human Health

The Hartford Courant reported some good news on the Superfund site which is on Main Street, East Hartford, Connecticut.

A superfund site is a piece of real estate that has been polluted with “hazardous wastes” from an accidental spill or illegal dump then abandoned. Hazardous waste is pollution in the environment, including soil and groundwater that can harm the ecosystem and the health of people.

On December 11, 1980 the “Superfund” was established by Congress under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) to gather up a tax (the “fund”) for cleaning up abandoned and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

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