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Law enforcement agent expert witness Richard Lichten gives an inside view on the causes of jail and prison riots:

It is a fact that to get along in jail or prison, you must stick with your own race. If you are in an area where there is rioting, you must participate to show respect to your race. If you have an opportunity to join in the riot and do not, you run the risk of getting a beating, or being sexually assaulted later on. In one of the large jails I was assigned to, some of the gang leaders would order a beating called, “30 seconds under the stairs.” That means you would be pummeled for 30 seconds under the stairwell in the dorms. Thirty seconds is a very long time to suffer a beating. Look at your watch for 30 seconds and think about how your face can be mashed into pulp in that time. The staff may see what is happening and come to your aid, but it will take at least that long to get back up, open the door, and run to you.

Prison authorities expert witness Richard Lichten gives an inside view on the causes of jail and prison riots:

Some of the reasons inmates riot are power issues between races, revenge for an assault/killing on the streets, showing disrespect to others, stealing from each other, being ordered to riot by the prison gang leadership, and power over who controls the drugs and other contraband such as cell phones and cigarettes just to name a few. When I talk of disrespect, I’m not talking about forgetting to say please and thank you. I’m talking about failing to use the “right” toilet, walking through someone’s personal space, using the “wrong” telephone, not cleaning up your assigned space, speaking with someone of another race, not standing up for your own race and so on.

Jail expert witness Richard Lichten gives an inside view on the causes of jail and prison riots:

Of course over crowding adds to the problem. It adds to the stress the inmates feel. It means fewer inmates can get the proper health care they need, and there are fewer opportunities for the inmates to attend school, etc. You get the picture. Over crowding places heavy burdens on the staff as well. It is a serious matter. But there is so much more going on in a riot.

This is what I can tell you about jail and prison riots based on my training, knowledge, and experience. Please know that I do not differentiate between jail and prison. It is not necessary that I do so.

Law enforcement expert witness Richard Lichten gives an inside view on the causes of jail and prison riots:

For some time now, the news media has inundated the public with stories of prison under funding, poor prison health care, and the possibility of California releasing thousands of prison inmates to ease overcrowding. Additionally, two major prison riots were reported. One riot was in California and one in Kentucky. Numerous prisoners were injured and millions of dollars in damage was done during both riots. The news reported that prison overcrowding was to blame in each case.

During my 30 years in law enforcement I have led emergency response teams to quell over 100 large inmate disturbances (what many would call riots) in several very large, violent jails. I have taught other supervisors and line personnel how to handle such riots, and I have lectured on this topic in other states. And even though I have retired, I am still involved with jail and prison issues by working with the Dr. Prison (www.drprison.org) organization. Dr. Prison counsels individuals who are going to be incarcerated for the first time how to survive by learning the rules of jail or prison.

On his website, aviation training expert witness John Ogle, MD, MPH, FACEP, provides links to the Code of Federal Regulations – Part 61 regarding certification of pilots and instructors. Sections include:

# § 61.3 Requirement for certificates, ratings, and authorizations.

# § 61.4 Qualification and approval of flight simulators and flight training devices.

On his website, aviation safety expert witness John Ogle, MD, MPH, FACEP, answers frequently asked questions about being an aviation medical examiner:

What is an Aviation Medical Examiner and how does one become designated?

Under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (as amended), the FAA Administrator is authorized to delegate to qualified private physicians the conduct of medical examinations and the issuance of medical certificates to qualified applicants. Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) are private physicians, trained and authorized by the FAA to perform airman medical examinations, and to issue medical certificates. New AMEs are designated based upon the local demand for aeromedcial certification services.

On his website, aviation expert witness John Ogle, MD, MPH, FACEP, lists FAA medical questions regarding a pilot applicant’s medical history and information on how the FAA considers any problems with respect to flight safety. Here are 1-12.

Medical History 1. Frequent or severe headaches (More…)

2. Dizziness or fainting spells (More…)

In The Goldhaber Warnings Report, semantics expert witness Dr. Gerald M. Goldhaber writes on how to design a product warning:

3. If the hazards exist and are unknown or hidden to the user, how can we best communicate with or warn the user about these hazards, their consequences and how to eliminate or reduce the risk of exposure to these consequences? Although we will devote several future issues to this question, for now, it is important to understand that an effective warning must be seen, read and understood so that the user can decide how to proceed safely and avoid injury from product use. Most warnings should, in a clear, conspicuous manner, communicate the following information:

a. A clear statement of the hazard(s) and danger(s) that the user is likely to confront at the time of use.

In Cash Flow: The Life Blood of Business mergers expert witness Steve Rabin writes:

Cash is essential to the success of any business. Cash is the “life blood” that keeps a business operating. If cash drys up, the business fails. Understanding your business’ cash flow is a key managerial skill.

Failure to properly plan cash flow is one of the leading causes of small business failures. Understanding the basics will help you better manage your cash flow. Cash flow considerations become even more important as the economy struggles and businesses need to tighten all financial controls.

In The Goldhaber Warnings Report, communication analysis expert witness Dr. Gerald M. Goldhaber writes on how to design a product warning:

2. Who is the likely user of our products that may be hazardous at the time of use? A meeting among marketing personnel should be held, during which they consult any available market research and demographic studies to identify and profile the likely or typical user of the product(s). Warnings are a form of communication and, as with any communication, should be designed with the intended audience in mind. A review of all sales, promotional and safety literature related to the product, including manuals, current labels, brochures, the company web site, advertisements, packaging, videotapes or DVD’s of ads, as well as any in-house documents (memos, minutes of meetings, studies, etc.) related to the design, development and evaluation of warnings should occur.