Pennsylvania's heroin problem has not gone unnoticed by authorities. In the past few days, in fact, the Center for Rural Pennsylvania released a report discussing the epidemic and what can be done to combat it. Photo Credit Although the situation appears grim, there are viable solutions, both within the law enforcement and legal communities [...]
“Heroin abuse is truly ubiquitous,” reads one of the early points of the DEA's November 2015 report on overdose statistics in the state of Pennsylvania. The report continues, “analysis of toxicology reports indicated heroin... in 94% of the counties that reported drug overdose statistics in 2014.”With statistics like these, the heroin epidemic is thrown into [...]
You've seen it in movies, on TV, in songs and on the radio. But how much do you really know about the drug called Heroin? Heroin, as an illicit substance, has been responsible for an incredible amount of damage and expense, both on a community level and a personal one. It's easy to imagine that [...]
We here at Forletta Investigative/Security Consultant know how hard it is to navigate the maze of legal issues facing business owners and local government agencies these days. We also believe, however, that it's important for them to be informed of the rights and recourse available to them based on federal legislature. With that in mind, [...]
Keep Control of your Social Media Presence Love it or hate it, social media is an important part of modern life. However, between Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin—not to mention all the others—a lot of our information ends up in places we may not want it. https://www.flickr.com/photos/77519207@N02/6818192898/in/photolist-6UKyJq-bov2cY-aDtv6Q-aDtuQu-9t8qco-aDpCxM-aDtv2q-o6ukzJ-nTquwM-r6qJUC-6vwNYR-9NME51-9NJRKF-9NME3C-9NMDN7-9NME4w-9NJREt-9NMDGs-9NJRCe-9NJRDP-9NJRSg-59uS3M-gngGKL-7b29QE-asuFAM-7G2RtW-umPu7S-7WsAwj-7AYh5B-pZ1znP-2VJvA-2aFW4Y-xmCyMm-5vHoQo-8SQpnW-5HGLA8-9NME95-2VJwe-2VJvE-2VJvM-7WsAN3-7WsADE-2VJvR-2VJwp-2VJvx-9NME1s-9NJSbD-9NJScB-9NJRVi-9NMEby Photo Attribution Social media can reveal a lot [...]
Continuing our discussion on street harassment, it is crucial to realize that every situation is different. This makes it less than ideal to have just one plan of action. Thus, it is a good idea to practice ahead of time so you can actively respond in a proper way, as well as get away safely. [...]
Gender Harassment Awareness in Art and in the Home In the wake of the latest news on street harassment towards women, a group of teenagers has taken action to use street art to bring attention to the matter. The mural is not quite finished, but even with some color missing, the message is given: be [...]
Red Tape Versus P.I. Efficiency As mentioned in a previous article, several factors contribute to wrongful incarcerations, namely cognitive biases and organizational limitations. Here, we’ll focus on the organizational aspects. For starters, organizations operate according to specific rules and regulations meant to establish set procedures for specific incidents. However, these policies tend to slow down [...]
In today’s age of modern technology, one would think no criminal would ever escape justice or the wrong person ever be jailed falsely. However, mistakes happen all the time, and there are several reasons for this. First of all, by nature of being human, witnesses, investigators, and prosecutors still possess fallibility and cognitive biases, and [...]
The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) defines harassment in the workplace as “unwelcome conduct…that creates a work environment that would be intimidating, hostile, or offensive to reasonable people.” What they mean by “reasonable people” is those who don’t blow petty offenses out of proportion but also those who don’t let severe incidents slide off [...]
If you’ve ever watched NCIS, CSI, or Criminal Minds, you may be familiar with the concept of forensic evidence. The term forensic comes from the Latin word meaning “in open court” or “public.” In a court of law, forensic scientists present scientifically-analyzed residues left by perpetrators in order to support or refute claims of guilt [...]
With each passing day, the World Wide Web casts a further net on male and female, young and old, rich and poor alike, leaving no one outside its clutches. The boundless finger of the Internet stretches across oceans and lands, making someone on the other side of the world seem like he or she is [...]
One moment could jeopardize your life forever. Drug dealers and users alike have learned this the hard way in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and surrounding regions. Since a rash of heroin overdoses channeled 22 deaths at the beginning of last year and 10 users overdosed within 24 hours just last month, dozens of split-second decisions have shaken [...]
How Private Investigators Revamp the Integrity of Criminal Trials Criminal investigations are a tricky business, especially when it comes time for trial. Pressure mounts to prove or disprove evidence and place the right person behind bars as quickly as possible, but while law enforcement officials arguably do their best, mistakes do happen. According to statistics [...]
When hiring someone to take care of your children, wouldn’t you exercise utmost caution to ensure that person is who he or she says he is? Now, take that scenario and apply it to pre-screening teachers at school. With the quantity of time teachers spend with their students, you want to be extra sure those [...]