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Fun for Everyone at The Main Line Bike Race in Ardmore on August 11 2019

ARDMORE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Sunday, August 11, thousands of spectators will come to Ardmore to cheer on amateur and professional cyclists at the third annual Main Line Bike Race from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. announced Narberth Ambulance. Cycling fanatics from across the region will descend upon downtown Ardmore to watch as some of the sport's top athletes race through town. Fans will also enjoy free activities in the Family Fun Zone from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

"This event brings our communities together for an action-packed day of racing and family fun," said Chris Flanagan, Narberth Ambulance Chief. "The event proceeds benefit our first responders and the state-of-the-art equipment we need to save lives."

The team - comprised of career and volunteers from Narberth Ambulance, in conjunction with support from Lower Merion Township, Ardmore Business Association, Ardmore Initiative and many others are working hard to ensure a successful presentation of a first-class event for a first-class township.

This criterium style bike race, consisting of a one-mile closed circuit loop through the business district of Ardmore, including Lancaster Avenue, provides a unique experience for local families to get an up close and personal view as professional cyclists from around the United States race by at top speeds. As the competitors pedal dozens of laps around the course right in front of them, there are plenty of opportunities to cheer and ring those cow bells!

The new Family Fun Zone, free and open to the general public from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers something fun for everyone! Children of all ages are welcome to get in on the action for FREE at Schauffele Plaza at 99 Cricket Terrace. A roaming magician will stroll and entertain. Kids will go crazy for face painting & body art! Take flight and soar up to 25 feet in the air on a four station Eurobungy. Jump, flip or try something new on this gravity defying ride. Slide down a giant, double lane, circus themed slide. Soccer darts, the newest sporting craze gaining national attention, is BIG fun for everyone! Players kick a Velcro-covered ball to a giant bulls-eye target to collect points.

Fans can enjoy live music throughout the day in Schauffele Plaza sponsored by Ardmore Music Hall, including a kids band, and check out the classic car exhibit on Lancaster Ave. Tired Hands Brewing Company is operating a beer garden with specialty sandwiches. Plenty of restaurants and stores in Ardmore, many on the race path, will be ready to serve.

The Main Line Bike Race, a series of eight criterium-style races, is open to all male and female Cat 1-5 riders with "masters races" (45+, 55+) giving every skill level access to a great US cycling approved course. All children between the ages of 4 and 9 are invited to take part in a sprint style race for free at 1:10 p.m. For anyone over 10 years of age who wants to experience the thrill of the course, at 1:30 p.m., and for $20 per person, the Family Race Course Experience will get you a racer number and a rare taste at this race circuit.

The finale races, sponsored by Independence Blue Cross and Lankenau Medical Center, begin at 2 p.m. Of course, all riders will be required to wear helmets and all participants can register at https://www.mainlinebikerace.com/.

Proceeds from the event benefit Narberth Ambulance, and help with the modernization of their fleet of 911 ambulances that for 75 years have provided lifesaving treatments to our surrounding communities.

Sponsors of the event include Independence Blue Cross, Main Line Health (Lankenau Medical Center), Trek Bikes, Air Methods, Albrecht Events, Aqua, Bryn Mawr Trust, Casale Events, K&S Towing, Mark. J. Fisher Roofing, Malvern Federal, US Supply, Restaurant Marokko, Flip and Baileys Bar/Restaurant Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, Porsche of Main Line, QCW, Tired Hands Brewing Company, Valley Forge Sports, V.E. Ralph, Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group and White and Williams. To register or for more information, visit https://www.mainlinebikerace.com/.

About Narberth Ambulance:

Narberth Ambulance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides 24/7 911 prehospital medical care to the Lower Merion, Narberth, Haverford, Conshohocken and West Conshohocken communities. More information: https://www.narberthambulance.org/

On Sunday, August 11, thousands of spectators will come to Ardmore to cheer on amateur and professional cyclists at the third annual Main Line Bike Race from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. announced Narberth Ambulance. Cycling fanatics from across the region will descend upon downtown Ardmore to watch as some of the sport's top athletes race through town.

Related link: https://www.narberthambulance.org/

Treadstone 71 Releases Cyber Intelligence and CounterIntelligence Training Roadmap for Threat Analysts

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Treadstone 71, the leading cyber and threat intelligence tradecraft company, today announced the Treadstone 71 Intelligence Roadmap. The new education program includes in-depth training along the cyber threat intelligence and counterintelligence lifecycles covering each phase in detail. Cyber Threat Intelligence professionals seeking skill enhancements, unique capabilities while adding boundless value to their organizations should take a hard look at this roadmap.

The Treadstone 71 Intelligence Roadmap focuses on two tracts:
* Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional
* Certified Cyber CounterIntelligence Professional

The program outlines a roadmap unlike any other in the cyber intelligence industry. Building on our 12th year offering cyber and threat intelligence training, Treadstone 71 now delivers two 1-year programs that include comprehensive study in the following

Certified Cyber Intelligence Professional (5 modules plus the capstone):
* Strategic Intelligence Analysis, Forecasting, Estimative and Warning Intelligence
* Open Source Intelligence, Adversary Targeted OSINT
* Collection Management
* Structured Analytic Techniques
* Critical Thinking/Cognitive Bias
* Analytic Writing, Reporting, & Dissemination
* Capstone Skills Evaluation

This tract takes 21 days over (up to) 1 year blending in-person training with online narrative video with hands-on exercises. Students receive 164 CPE for program completion.

Certified Cyber CounterIntelligence Professional (5 modules plus capstone):
* Operational Security (OPSEC)
* Persona Development and Management
* CounterIntelligence Tools
* Persuasion, Manipulation, and Propaganda
* The Denial and Deception Lifecycle
* Influence Operations
* Capstone Skills Evaluation

This tract takes 17 days over (up to) 1 year blending in-person training with online narrative video with hands-on exercises. Students receive 136 CPE for program completion.

For cyber and threat intelligence professionals seeking full-scope lifecycle skills in intelligence and counterintelligence, this is the program for you. The roadmap is also perfect for those looking to break into the program.

The Intelligence Roadmap uses the Cyber Intelligence and CounterIntelligence Common Body of Knowledge created by Treadstone 71.

About Treadstone 71

Treadstone 71's Certified Threat Intelligence and CounterIntelligence Analyst training and the Intelligence Roadmap are the gold standard in the industry today derived from both academia, the intelligence community, and from Treadstone 71's experience in building cyber and threat intelligence programs at Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. Treadstone 71 is delivering the only complete cyber threat intelligence lifecycle management solution enabling information sharing, internal intelligence communities of interest while empowering lifecycle management with an iterative feedback loop.

More information: https://www.treadstone71.com/cyber-intelligence-training

Tags: cyber intelligence, lifecycle, counterintelligence, threat intelligence, intelligence lifecycle

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Treadstone 71, the leading cyber and threat intelligence tradecraft company, today announced the Treadstone 71 Intelligence Roadmap. The new education program includes in-depth training along the cyber threat intelligence and counterintelligence lifecycles covering each phase in detail.

Related link: https://www.treadstone71.com/

EPIC to Sponsor 2019 International Association of Interviewers Elite Training Day

FORT MYERS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) Elite Training Day on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Chico's Headquarters in Fort Myers, Fla.

EPIC Practice Leader and IAI Advisory Board Member Walter Palmer and Vice President of Risk Assurance Kevin Ach will attend the event on behalf of the Integrated Risk Solutions Practice, a team of risk assurance and asset protection professionals that bring a comprehensive perspective to building strategic initiatives.

Palmer and Ach, will be joined at the event by EPIC's Sr. Field Director Dennis Lonergan and his team of Field Directors, all of whom are Certified Forensic Interviewers.

IAI fills a unique niche for the interview and interrogation community to support and represent its distinct needs. The creators of the Certified Forensic Interviewer designation (CFI) recognized the need for ongoing education and collaboration among individuals whose job responsibilities include interviewing, interrogation and investigations. In June of 2012, IAI was created to become a knowledge and skills development resource for its members including law enforcement, loss prevention, risk management, audit, government agencies, insurance companies, banking, military, students and human resources.

Elite Training Day is the only event of its kind focused on the craft of interviewing and interrogation. It was created by IAI for Certified Forensic Interviewers to promote their educational growth as elite interviewers. The event is designed for anyone interested in becoming an elite interviewer and attendees will hear from industry professionals on key topics. Past events have been attended by high-level executives from various disciplines including loss prevention/asset protection, law enforcement, human resources, inspector generals, auditors, government officials and educators.

Click here to register for the event: https://www.w-z.com/register/?id=967

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property and casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,800 team members operating from 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $575 million, EPIC ranks among the top 15 retail insurance brokers in the U.S. Backed and sponsored by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, including inquiries about employment, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that it will sponsor the International Association of Interviewers (IAI) Elite Training Day on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Chico's Headquarters in Fort Myers, Fla.

Related link: https://www.epicbrokers.com/

Flashlight and Video of Hero San Bernardino Sheriff will be on Display at the National Law Enforcement Museum

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Law Enforcement Museum will open to the public on October 13 in Washington D.C. and MAGLITE(R) representatives and San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Jim Considine will be in attendance to experience this momentous occasion.

Considine was severely wounded while on duty in a 1997 shooting. A bullet from an AK-47 rifle was deflected from a "center-mass" chest wound by the MAGLITE(R) flashlight the Sheriff was carrying. A video encompassing Considine's story is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0SL-53Ekc

Mag Instrument, the manufacturer of the MAGLITE flashlight, is one of the earliest supporters of the National Law Enforcement Museum. The MAGLITE(R) brand will have items displayed in the Museum including the flashlight that saved the life of Jim Considine, a San Bernardino County Sheriff when his full sized rechargeable MAGLITE(R) flashlight blocked an AK-47 bullet and kept working.

"That Maglite saved my life," said Considine. "I am looking forward to being at the opening of the Museum and I thank Maglite for making that happen."

The MAGLITE(R) brand has a strong connection with law enforcement who was the earliest large scale adopters of MAGLITE(R) flashlights which are known for their quality and toughness.

"Our law enforcement officers risk their lives every day to keep us safe," said Anthony Maglica. "This museum is a worthy addition to the monuments and museums in Washington D.C. to show visitors just how difficult and dangerous a job these individuals do for all of us every day."

About Mag Instrument:

Mag Instrument, manufacturer of the MAGLITE(R) flashlight, is proud to be a U.S.A. manufacturer. Each flashlight is a result of an obsession with fine engineering, craftsmanship and a commitment to perfection. Founder, owner and president Anthony Maglica has guided his company's growth from a one-man machine shop in 1955 to an enterprise that has proudly employed thousands of American workers since it produced its first flashlight in 1979.

For more information, visit: http://maglite.com/

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/JV0SL-53Ekc

The National Law Enforcement Museum will open to the public on October 13 in Washington D.C. and MAGLITE(R) representatives and San Bernardino County Sheriff Lieutenant Jim Considine will be in attendance to experience this momentous occasion.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

First Annual Regional Missing Children Awareness Day – Saturday, August 4, 2018

SPRINGFIELD, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Saturday, August 4, 2018, all around the Washington D.C. metropolitan region, local law enforcement will gather along with Not a Runaway, NCMEC, families of other missing children and related vendors and sponsors in a collaborative effort to host the first region-wide Jholie Moussa REMEMBER... Missing Children's Awareness Event.

Named after 16-year old Jholie Moussa who went missing earlier this year and was found murdered 2 weeks later, this special day will serve as an annual reminder to renew regional efforts in reuniting missing children with their families, honor those who are still missing and make child safety a top priority.

Not a Runaway, Inc., (NAR) a non-profit organization dedicated to the recovery of missing children is hosting this collaboration with Fairfax County Police, Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Alexandria County Police, Prince William County Police and Metropolitan Police to present this First Annual Missing Children's Awareness event.

The various law enforcement jurisdictions represented will be actively speaking with family members, the sheriff's office will be providing Child ID kits and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will be providing valuable information on child safety. In addition, numerous community organizations will be present to showcase the region's available resources.

This free community event will take place on Saturday, August 4, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at Springfield Town Center in Springfield, Va.

We welcome all to attend; parents and guardians are especially encouraged to bring their teenage children and hear from panelists that have been directly affected by the devastating atrocity of abductions while also participating in hands-on demonstrations. The must-attend family event will also host an AMBER Alert community forum.

"With thousands of missing children cases reported to police last year within just our region alone, it is vitally important that we talk to and educate our children about safety and awareness without unduly frightening them. Keeping that dialogue going is even more critical and key to preventing the exploitation and disappearance of youth," said Veronica Eyenga, Director at Not a Runaway, Inc.

The Jholie Moussa REMEMBER... Missing Children's Awareness Event will be divided into 2 sessions with one serving as a community forum that will address every question the community has on the AMBER Alert and how it works, while the second session will be an expo providing the rich resources of the law enforcement community, as well as offering practical safety tips and resources for families in crisis and prevention tools.

About Not a Runaway, Inc.:

Not a Runaway, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to help in the promotion, information dissemination and recovery of missing children that have been specifically labeled as "runaways" by fostering a Triangle of Trust among law enforcement, community and a missing child's family. The team also works to educate the general public on ways the community can work together to bring missing children home and protect all children.

Learn more about Not a Runaway, Inc. at http://www.notarunaway.org/.

On August 4, 2018, all around the Washington D.C. metro region, local law enforcement will gather along with Not a Runaway, NCMEC, families of other missing children and related vendors and sponsors in a collaborative effort to host the first region-wide 'Jholie Moussa REMEMBER... Missing Children's Awareness Event.'

Related link: http://www.notarunaway.org/

Commitment to Excellence: Union Institute & University salutes law enforcement professionals nationwide during National Police Week

CINCINNATI, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Union Institute & University is proud to salute law enforcement professionals nationwide during National Police Week, May 13 - 19, 2018 and honored to celebrate its commitment to educating the law enforcement community with a rigorous and research based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management.

"Union is committed to educating the law enforcement profession. The UI&U Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management is an innovative program that was created by and for law enforcement professionals," said Paul Brugman, CJM Chair. "The curriculum provides real world application. We employ experts in the law enforcement field as instructors. I think the UI&U commitment is evident in the over 6,300* law enforcement officers nationwide who chose Union for their Criminal Justice Management degree."

The stringent curriculum requires law enforcement students to interpret and analyze current issues in the field, apply contemporary techniques within a justice organization, critique policy and service delivery, and apply ethical theories in a contemporary environment.

CJM alumni (2002) and Master of Arts History & Culture student Jason Bassett, a California police lieutenant, found UI&U's commitment to educating the law enforcement community to be exactly what he was looking for in a program.

"Union Institute and University supports law enforcement by offering distance learning degree programs in diverse fields making it possible to complete educational goals while working full time. This may enhance promotion opportunities or lead to jobs in other fields upon retirement," said Bassett. "I liked the format and way that the classes were structured. I had not been in a formal academic setting for a long time. In about five years, I plan to teach at the community college level and I chose Union when I started searching for a master's program. Distance learning was going to be my only option, so I chose Union based on my positive previous experience and the fact that a program in History and Culture was offered."

Sgt. Charlie Johnson, Jr. (2017 CJM alumni) an officer in the Dade County area, credits his Union degree for expanding his career choices.

"This degree has helped me close a chapter in my life that had been opened for 22 years. It has expanded my professional growth by opening doors that were previously inaccessible. In my agency promotion above the rank of captain requires a four-year degree. I know I am qualified if I choose to move up the ranks."

CJM (2013) and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) (2015) alumna Elena Moton, an officer in the Cincinnati area, credits her degrees from Union for her career trajectory.

"I was a sergeant when I started at Union and now I am a lieutenant. My study habits from Union helped me to study for the lieutenant exam. Going to college is an enlightening experience. The process requires you to open your eyes, to think and analyze. I am now aspiring to be a captain and an assistant chief. As a police officer who works in the community, I find that people expect you to have a college degree. A college degree opens doors."

After completion of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management law enforcement professionals can choose to enter the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) degree to further the career climb. "The MSOL is a perfect fit for the professional who wants to move up in ranks," said Brugman. "The program is designed to provide solutions to complex issues faced by today's professional."

Union pioneered higher education options for the working adult. The CJM program provides a flexible online delivery that allows the law enforcement professional to work fulltime. The program also connects the student to site coordinators who provide personal attention not available at other universities.

Many law enforcement professionals are veterans. The Union in Veterans program assists veterans in completing his or her degree with scholarships and a living stipend.

Union is recognized as a Military Friendly School and is one of only eight schools that form the Fraternal Order of Police University.

Today is the day to begin your career as a law enforcement professional. Click here to start your new career: https://myunion.edu/bachelors-degree/criminal-justice-management/.

(*Undergraduate bachelor's degree alumni with various majors or concentration studies in the area of criminal justice.)

About Union Institute & University:

Union Institute & University is a non-profit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union's academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults.

Distinguished as the pioneer in adult education, Union perfected the concepts now common in higher education such as the hybrid model, a blend of online and traditional classroom instruction, interdisciplinary studies, and student centered education with socially relevant and applicable learning outcomes in its undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs.

The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.

Union is a national university with academic centers located in: Ohio, Florida, and California.

For more information about Union Institute & University, visit https://myunion.edu/ or call 1-800-861-6400.

VIDEO (YouTube):
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Union Institute & University is proud to salute law enforcement professionals nationwide during National Police Week, May 13-19, 2018 and honored to celebrate its commitment to educating the law enforcement community with a rigorous and research based Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Management.

Related link: https://myunion.edu/

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Proudly announces the 2018 Bark-A-Que Sponsored by PNC Bank

NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels is proud to announce we will be hosting our Annual Bark-A-Que(R) featuring The Ben Allen Band LIVE in concert! The event will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 10-2.

This fun afternoon event will be held at N. Collier Regional Park and includes an incredible BBQ lunch, provided by Mission BBQ, amazing silent auction, raffles and a chance to meet & greet with some of our Service Dog teams, to learn what they do, and how they help.

Event attendees are encouraged to RSVP before March 1. Tickets are $35 for adults, $15 for children 5-15, and Free for children under 5. Tickets will be available at the gate. Sponsorships and Silent Auction items are now being accepted.

If interested in sponsoring our event, or donating a silent auction item, please contact Rachel at: redwing@medicalservicedogs.com

You can find more information, or purchase your tickets online at: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/event/bark-que-2018/

If you have questions regarding the event, please call Rachel at (352) 857-1032 or e-mail redwing@medicalservicedogs.com for more information.

About Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs:
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) Based in Florida that rescues, raises, trains and then donates individually trained medical service dogs to veterans and others who suffer from disabilities including PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, mobility issues and much more. There is no state or federal funding available for this critical life-saving program. Over the past 8 years, Guardian Angels has paired more than 220 individually trained medical service dogs with those in need; and with our help, we can help even more. Reserve your seat today. Learn more at: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/

@mediservicedogs #BarkAQue #BAQ #ServiceDogs #BenAllenBand

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is proud to announce we will be hosting our Annual Bark-A-Que featuring The Ben Allen Band LIVE in concert! The event will be held on March 3, 2018 from 10-2. This fun afternoon event will be held at N. Collier Regional Park and includes an incredible BBQ lunch, amazing silent auction, raffles and a chance to meet & greet with some of our Service Dog teams, to learn what they do, and how they help.

Related link: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Wins 2018 Academy of United States Veterans ‘VETTY’ Award

WILLISTON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, located in Williston, Fla. On January 20, 2018 its Founder and CEO, Carol Borden and National Canine Program Director, Nate Burney were at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. to accept the 2018 VETTY Award for outstanding efforts in Veterans Mental Health.

In choosing Guardian Angels for this distinguished award, the board of governors of AUSV state: "Recipient (GAMSD) has made a significant difference in the lives of veterans whose wounds can't be seen. Recipient has provided services/methods to replace feelings of despair with hope."

Carol Borden, Founder and Chief Executive Officer said: "We're just so proud of everyone connected with our organization. From staff to volunteers and foster trainers, everyone involved truly cares about making a difference for our veterans and first-responders. It is a great honor to have our work with veterans recognized by the Academy of United States Veterans."

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs was honored to stand beside several deserving veterans' charities, veterans, and individuals who were also recognized at the black tie gala, including:

* Leadership: Sarah Verardo, Executive Director, The Independence Fund
* Education: Dustin Perkins, Director of Marketing, Student Veterans of America, Illinois
* Employment: Bunker Labs
* Community: National Veterans Legal Services Program
* Honorary Vetty: Steven D. Vincent, Senior Business Development Manager, Tiag
* Honorary Vetty: George A. Chewning, II, Director of Governmental Affairs, Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation
* Honorary Vetty: Jake Tapper of CNN, Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN who also hosted the evening.

The line-up of esteemed presenters and speakers included: Montel Williams; VA Secretary, David Shulkin; White House Chief of Staff, General John Kelly; actresses Anne Heche and Shohreh Aghdashloo; veteran and NFL player Nate Boyer as well as Mark Rockefeller.

Actor Mike Vogel, who along with Veteran and Bronze Medal Recipient, Matt James presented the award.

Several business leaders were also in attendance, including Eric Mitchell of LifeFlip Media, Eli Crane of Bottle Breacher, Sal DeFranco of Battle Grounds Coffee, and Travis McVey of Heroes Vodka.

Academy of United States Veterans (AUSV) established the annual VETTY awards to recognize those that contribute to the well being of the veteran community.

Our acceptance speech can be viewed on our website at: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/vetty-award-acceptance-speech-2018/.

About Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs:
Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Williston, Florida and has grown into a nation-wide Service Dog Organization. We rescue, raise, train and donate individually trained medical service dogs to veterans, first responders and others who suffer from disabilities including PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, seizure disorders, mobility issues and more.

Guardian Angels receives up to 40 inquiries each day for one of their medical Service Dogs. There is no state or federal funding available for this critical life-saving program. Since their inception in 2010, Guardian Angels has paired more than 220 individually trained medical service dogs with those in need; and with your help, they can do even more.

For more information on our program, visit: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/.

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*Photo Caption: Founder & CEO of Guardian Angels, Carol Borden and Service Dog, Huey accept the 2018 VETTY award in Mental Health from actor Mike Vogel of The Brave, and Bronze Star Recipient, Matt James.

VIDEO (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/0xl1HfPlos0

Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, located in Williston, Fla. On January 20, 2018 its Founder and CEO, Carol Borden and National Canine Program Director, Nate Burney were at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. to accept the 2018 VETTY Award for outstanding efforts in Veterans Mental Health.

Related link: http://www.medicalservicedogs.org/

Retired Las Vegas 911 Dispatcher Turns Successful Realtor and Pays it Forward in K-9 Community

HENDERSON, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Bentley Realty Group is proud to make the North Las Vegas Police Department's (NLVPD) K-9 unit its community partner. It's pledged to donate $100 from every real estate transaction that it closes. In October, it started out by donating $2,800 to account for all the deals made prior to the partnership.

After Erika Bentley retired from being a 911 dispatcher she launched a new career in 2016 - real estate. She and her partner, John Kelley, decided to give back to the community when her real estate business started to take off. In 2017, alone, Bentley did $10 million in sales and within 16 months she was named one of the top 10 agents in the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise for the state of Nevada.

"That's a really impressive number for someone just starting out," Kelley says. "She picked it up quickly and is just great at what she does."

Bentley's experience working in the community helped her to develop relationships with groups like the police and fire departments. As a result, she has developed a niche in the real estate market and does a great deal of business with these entities.

So, when the time came for her to give back, she decided a partnership with the NLVPD would align well with her business.

"It's also one of the smallest in the area, so our support has been welcomed," Kelley says.

Sgt. Scott Salkoff of the NLVPD said that when Erika reached out to them they were thrilled. "The donation will be used to benefit the overall health, safety and training of our police dogs and will go towards items for eye and hearing protection as well as medical costs. Erika's generous donation will go a long way to help keep our canine partners comfortable and safe."

So, what's in store for 2018?

"We're planning to add more staff and will continue to find houses that people can call home," Kelley says. "We're working to build the best Las Vegas real estate team out there while giving back to the community we care about."

For more information, visit: https://bentleyrealtygroup.com/.

Like them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bentleyrealtygroup/.

Follow them on Twitter: @BentleyRealty.

About the Bentley Realty Group:
Founded in 2016, the Bentley Realty Group is an independently owned and operated franchisee of BHHS Affiliates, LLC., Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Nevada Properties and focuses on real estate for sale in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

Media Contact:
Erika Bentley
of Bentley Realty Group
+1-702-375-4082
erika@bentleyrealtygroup.com

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/s4HtINPTUrw

The Bentley Realty Group is proud to make the North Las Vegas Police Department's (NLVPD) K-9 unit its community partner. It's pledged to donate $100 from every real estate transaction that it closes. In October, it started out by donating $2,800 to account for all the deals made prior to the partnership.

Related link: https://bentleyrealtygroup.com/

Midwestern State University and Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters Association team up with Houston Professional Firefighters Association for Operation Santa Claus

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls Texas, along with the Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters Association, head to Houston Area to meet up with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association to bring bikes for kids who lost their bikes in Hurricane Harvey.

Join us! $15,000 donation and 50 bikes are heading to Houston Wednesday Morning, December 6 to meet up with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association.

24 Midwestern State University Marketing Students challenged themselves to collect more money and bikes in the annual Operation Santa Claus to bring money and bikes to Houston Area. Team Wichita Falls will depart at 7:30 a.m. and head down to arrive in Houston around 3 p.m.

This marketing class at Midwestern State University is sponsored by the Red River Best Chevy Dealers in the Texoma Area.

Time/Location: Wednesday, December 6, at 3 p.m. - 1907 Freeman St., Houston, TX.

For More Information:
Jackie Hoegger - Adjunct Professor at Midwestern State University - (940) 631-7999
Bobby Whiteley - First District Vice President of the Texas State Association of Firefighters - (940) 733-4273
Erin Powers - Houston - (281) 703-6000

Follow the Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters Association on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WichitaFallsFireFighters/

Learn more about the Houston Professional Firefighters Association: http://www.local341.org/

Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls Texas, along with the Wichita Falls Professional Firefighters Association, head to Houston Area to meet up with the Houston Professional Firefighters Association to bring bikes for kids who lost their bikes in Hurricane Harvey.

National Association for Search and Rescue Names MAGLITE Official Flashlight for Search and Rescue

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) has named MAGLITE(R) the official flashlight brand of search and rescue. Engineered and built in the U.S., and supported by expert service at the factory, MAGLITE(R), was selected due to its reputation for outstanding performance and durability among other features essential to a flashlight for search and rescue purposes.

"The MAGLITE brand has long been associated with world-class build quality, ruggedness, performance and design excellence. That's what search and rescue operators need because they are dealing with life and death situations on a regular basis," said Christopher Boyer, Executive Director of NASAR.

NASAR is a national non-profit organization founded in 1973 to educate and promote best practices in search and rescue. NASAR has a membership of more than 16,000 search and rescue professionals throughout North America.

The MAGLITE(R) line of machined aluminum flashlight embodies many critical features demanded by search and rescue practitioners.

In addition to being known for its performance and reliability, the MAGLITE(R) line is also known for key features such as:
* Multiple power settings on most LED models
* Sealing and anodizing throughout, to resist corrosion and ingress of water and grit
* Textured Grip, for ease of handling in wet, cold weather or in gloves
* Easily accessible switch, for easy operability in all conditions
* Precision, user-focusable optics.
"MAGLITE is pleased to be selected as the Flashlight for NASAR and search and rescue professionals everywhere," said Tony Maglica, Founder, Owner and CEO of MAG Instrument Inc. "First responders such as military, police, fire and search and rescue professionals need the best and most reliable equipment and we are proud to be their preferred flashlight."

For more information, visit: https://maglite.com/.

Learn more about NASAR at: http://www.nasar.org/.

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The National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) has named MAGLITE(R) the official flashlight brand of search and rescue. Engineered and built in the U.S., and supported by expert service at the factory, MAGLITE, was selected due to its reputation for outstanding performance and durability among other features essential to a flashlight for search and rescue purposes.

Related link: https://maglite.com/

Fallen Officer’s Memory Kept Alive Through Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sergeant Orrlando Mayes with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department is the 2017 recipient of the Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement, the Union Institute & University announced today.

The graduation was held Sunday, August 13 where the award was presented.

The 25-year law enforcement veteran is humbled by the honor. "I am grateful to be considered in the same league as Sergeant Dunakin," said Mayes.

The Mark Dunakin Memorial Award was established to honor the memory of Sergeant Dunakin, a UI&U student who tragically lost his life on March 21, 2009, at the age of 40, when he and three other Oakland police officers were killed in the line of duty.

The award is presented to a new graduate of the Union Institute & University Sacramento Academic Center Criminal Justice Management program who serves in law enforcement and who emulates Sergeant Dunakin's commitment to community service, academic success, and enthusiasm for Union's Criminal Justice Management program.

The faculty noted Mayes was a perfect match for the criteria, particularly in his thoughtful approach and his desire to go above and beyond in everything he does.

The father of four decided early that he wanted to be in the law enforcement profession and that he wanted a college degree. "I was in the eighth-grade when I set a goal of completing my college degree. That day is here and I credit my family, especially my grandmother, for supporting me and my dreams."

Mayes is grateful for his career. "Helping people is my calling. I get more from them than they get from me. Every time I help someone, I walk away with perspective and empathy toward others."

Sergeant Mayes currently serves as the Academy Director for the Sacramento Sheriff's Academy. Prior to being promoted to sergeant, he spent 14 years on the SWAT team as the Assistant Team Leader. As sergeant, he remains active as an auxiliary SWAT team member.

In 2010, Sergeant Mayes was involved in one of California's longest hostage standoffs, during which he participated with his team to help save the life of a 16-month-old child after 56 hours of intense negotiation. He was recently reunited with the child, who has said he wants to be a police officer just like Mayes. And, the child's uncle, who was deployed overseas with the military at the time of the standoff, was so inspired by the officers' work that he is now a deputy with the Sacramento County Sherriff's Department.

"My goal of earning my college degree is a dream come true," said Mayes. "I was born and raised in Oakland. I didn't know Sergeant Dunakin, but I attended his funeral," said Mayes. "I will cherish this honor."

The other recipients of the Union Institute & University Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement are:
* 2011 - Isabel Resendez
* 2013 - Frederick Henry Bobbitt Jr. and Tony Silva
* 2015 - Ray Framstad
* 2016 - Sergio Lepe.

To learn more about the Union Institute & University Criminal Justice Management program, visit this link or call 800-861-6400. Link: https://myunion.edu/bachelors-degree/criminal-justice-management/.

About Union Institute & University:

Union Institute & University is a non-profit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union's academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults.

Distinguished as the pioneer in adult education, Union perfected the concepts now common in higher education such as the hybrid model, a blend of online and traditional classroom instruction, interdisciplinary studies, and student centered education with socially relevant and applicable learning outcomes in its undergraduate, master's and doctoral degree programs. The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.

Union is a national university with five academic centers located in: Ohio, Florida, California, and Vermont.

For more information about Union Institute & University, visit http://www.myunion.edu/ or call 1-800-861-6400.

*PHOTO CAPTION: Sergeant Orrlando Mayes receives his BS in Criminal Justice Management and the Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement at the Union Institute & University California Commencement on August 13, 2017.

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Sergeant Orrlando Mayes with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department is the 2017 recipient of the Mark Dunakin Memorial Award for Extraordinary Achievement, the Union Institute & University announced today. The graduation was held Sunday, August 13 where the award was presented.

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The MAGLITE ML150LR LED Flashlight Rechargeable System – the Brightest, Farthest-Reaching Light We’ve Ever Introduced

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mag Instrument, Inc., the world leader in flashlight technology, will introduce its most powerful flashlight yet -- the rechargeable ML150 LR(TM). Despite its mid-size (C-cell format) dimensions, the ML150LR(TM) generates a stunning 1,000 lumens* and achieves a beam distance of over a quarter-mile. And thanks to multiple power settings and critical efficiency innovations, it can run for up to 75 hours on a single charge of its state-of-the-art Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery.

In achieving this performance milestone, Mag Instrument's research and development team started by tackling a long-known problem: An LED light engine must be kept cool to run efficiently, and poor heat dissipation is a serious performance-limiting factor with high-output LEDs. The solution, newly patented by Mag Instrument, is an integral heat-sinking technology that quickly drains heat from the LED.

According to Tony Maglica, president and founder of Mag Instrument, "The new MAGLITE(R) ML150LR(TM) is the first flashlight to embody this new heat sink technology, and the performance results are spectacular - a real breakthrough. But still, let's not forget optics. While many flashlight brands tout their high lumen outputs, that doesn't get you very far unless you also have the superior beam-forming optics needed to shape all that light into a versatile, focusable and effective beam that puts the light where the user needs it. A flashlight should be a powerful, manageable, durable, dependable portable light source that is long-lasting. This new flashlight checks all the boxes magnificently."

Other standard features of the ML150LR(TM) include:
• A versatile charging cradle that can be powered from a standard wall outlet or the 12-volt DC electrical system in a vehicle.
• Multiple power settings to control light output and battery burn rate.
• IPX4 water resistance.
• An advanced user interface with five available functions, custom-configurable to suit the individual user's preferences.

Check out the legendary MAGLITE(R) flashlights, known for their unsurpassed quality, performance and durability, including the ML150LR(TM). Learn more at: http://maglite.com/.

(Note: *Estimate. Final ANSI test results pending.)

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Mag Instrument, Inc., the world leader in flashlight technology, will introduce its most powerful flashlight yet -- the rechargeable ML150 LR(TM). Despite its mid-size (C-cell format) dimensions, the ML150LR(TM) generates a stunning 1,000 lumens and achieves a beam distance of over a quarter-mile. And thanks to multiple power settings and critical efficiency innovations, it can run for up to 75 hours on a single charge of its state-of-the-art Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery.

Crime Scene Clean Up Parent Company Announces Acquisition of 3 BioHazard Firms

PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Jan. 19, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prestige Worldwide Group, parent company of CrimeSceneCleanup.com, announced today that it has acquired KRI Crime Scene Cleanup of Texas, Crime Scene Inc. of Maryland and Crime Scene Clean LLC of Texas, three of the largest biohazard firms in the U.S. This deal marks one of the largest of its kind in the crime scene cleanup industry and now makes CrimeSceneCleanup.com the leading firm in the business. They now offer services from New York to California and from Texas to Michigan.

"With the purchase of these three major competitors, we see a clear window for a potential public offering in the near future," said James Michel, president of CrimeSceneCleanup.com. "We expect to see our revenue grow over 60 percent and to exceed 10 million this coming year. This is a very exciting time for us, establishing such a large footprint in this niche industry. A violent crime or suicide occurs every 20 seconds in the U.S. We're now set up to provide help anywhere, anytime," added Michel.

Crime Scene Clean Up provides comprehensive crime scene cleanup services after a homicide, suicide, criminal activity and accidents. They also are tops in the business when it comes to blood cleaning, hoarding environment restoration, infectious disease decontamination, odor removal, mold remediation, meth lab decontamination, tear gas removal as well as water, sewerage, and flood cleanup.

The crime scene cleaners at CrimeSceneCleanup.com are biohazard cleanup experts when it comes to disposing of toxic materials. They are experienced and trained in handling the full gamut of hazardous waste, all of which require particular specifications for proper removal and remediation. When they are finished at a crime scene, their teams leave a location spotlessly clean and safe for inhabitants.

The purchase of the three additional crime scene cleanup businesses will now help Prestige Worldwide Group and CrimeSceneCleanup.com extend their long list of cleaning and remediation services to clients throughout the United States.

About Crime Scene Clean Up:

CrimeSceneCleanup.com is a crime scene cleanup and bio-hazardous waste removal firm. They are owned and operated by parent company, Prestige Worldwide Group. The main headquarters is based in Patchogue, New York. The company specializes in cleaning and removing any debris and contaminants from a crime scene location. They also provide hazardous waste removal services. Some of the many types of cleanups conducted by Crime Scene Clean Up include OSHA certified crime scene cleaning, asbestos abatement, EPA Lead certified RRP, biohazard cleanup, blood cleanup, suicide cleanup, hoarding cleanup, mold remediation and more.

For more information about Crime Scene Clean Up, visit our website at http://www.crimescenecleanup.com/ or call 1-844-255-2491.

Crime Scene Clean Up
319 W. Main St.
Patchogue, N.Y. 11772

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World’s First Postal Mail Elimination System, Aims to Save Millions of Tax Dollars While Improving Security

TAMPA, Fla., June 16, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SmartKiosk today announces their new technology designed to reduce the cost of incarceration. Tax payers across the country are spending Billions of dollars annually to house and provide services to incarcerated people in U.S. jails and prisons. Little has been done to find ways to reduce those costs and still maintain the security that is necessary. The problems are complex and the solutions have been few.

Drugs and other contraband smuggled through the postal mail has hit epidemic levels. Letters, envelopes, stamps, photos and all other items mailed, are soaked in odorless, colorless, highly potent drugs and poisons. Unable to detect drug tainted mail, it is hand delivered by Deputies to inmates much like dealers on the street. Maintaining security and control is beyond challenging and expensive.

SmartKiosk announces their no cost solution. The world's first patent pending, postal mail elimination system for corrections. SmartKiosk has been a pioneer in the corrections industry, implementing the first two-way email system ever used in a county jail. The latest addition to their multifunction SmartKiosk system is aimed to save millions in tax dollars, by allowing inmates postal mail to be delivered electronically as a copy through the SmartKiosk system.

Eliminating staff from sorting and hand delivering each piece of mail, while also eliminating contraband sent in the postal mail from ever reaching the inmate. Mail is processed by SmartKiosk at their regional receiving hubs and is instantly delivered to the inmates through the kiosk system inside the correctional facility, completely removing the task of mail from the agency. Large Department of Corrections such as Florida with 140 facilities, can deliver mail electronically to all locations, eliminating daily staff labor with postal mail at 140 facilities, saving millions of tax dollars each year.

Jon Logan, founder of SmartKiosk says "We are very excited about this new patent pending technology and the savings it will bring to every correctional agency at zero cost."

He adds, "This system will eliminate tons of daily labor for agencies, document a searchable record of all postal mail, offering new monitoring tools as well as completely eliminate contraband from entering the facility by mail. Every governor and county sheriff could implement this technology at no cost and tighten up security while saving their tax payers millions."

SmartKiosk is a Tampa, Florida based corporation formed in 2009, showing strong growth. The company specializes in innovative no cost corrections technology, designed to reduce operating cost by streamlining communications and leveraging technology to add efficiencies in daily operations.

More information on their solutions can be found at http://www.smartkioskcompany.com/.

SmartKiosk has a patent pending on the postal mail system they believe will revolutionize the Department of Corrections.

Reducing costs and improving security are top priorities of every state and county agency. This technology hits the mark for achieving both goals, all at no cost.

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