Exercise

Widow of Indiana Deputy Files Suit, Claims Training Exercise Led to Fatal Incident

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. — A lawsuit filed in Vanderburgh County alleges that a fatal training exercise, known as “the big fight,” directly contributed to the death of Deputy Asson Hacker, a sheriff’s deputy. The legal action, initiated by Hacker’s widow, claims negligence in the handling of the training and immediate medical response which might have prevented his untimely death. “The big fight” training exercise, designed to test law enforcement trainees’ physical capabilities in handling real-life confrontations, reportedly became tragic when Hacker, participating along with other trainees, collapsed and did not receive timely medical assistance. The practice … Read more

New York’s Move-Over Law Takes Effect, Requiring Drivers to Exercise Extra Caution for Disabled Vehicles on the Road

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Some drivers in New York State will now be required to take extra precautions when encountering disabled vehicles on the road. A new state law, which went into effect on Wednesday, mandates that drivers either change lanes to give disabled vehicles more space or slow down if it is unsafe to switch lanes. The law extends existing protections for emergency responders, highway maintenance workers, and tow-truck drivers. State Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski, one of the chief sponsors of the legislation, emphasized that this measure is a common-sense approach to improving road safety. Under the new law, … Read more