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By Bob Tanner Retired LBPD I’ve been studying health issues for some time now, and discovered Dr. Colin Campbell and Thomas M Campbell’s research summary of 40 years entitled ‘The China Study’. In my opinion, this is the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted, and the irrefutable conclusions are something we all should consider. First, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are enormous: a longer life, look and feel younger, have more energy, lose weight, lower your blood cholesterol, prevent and even reverse heart disease, lower the risk cancer, preserve your eyesight, prevent and treat diabetes, avoid surgery, decrease the need for pharmaceutical drugs, keep your bones strong, avoid impotence, avoid stroke, alleviate constipation, lower blood pressure, beat arthritis… whew, that’s a lot of good stuff. According to the author, the above list is adversely affected by meat and dairy consumption. Not so with a nutritional plan based on consuming whole foods from fresh fruits and vegetables. Cow’s milk, whole or skimmed, cheeses, and yogurt should be avoided, especially by young children and babies because they can lead to irreversible Type 1 diabetes which is irreversible. I recommend two books by John Robbins entitled ‘Diet for a New America, Reclaiming our Health’ and ‘The Food Revolution’. And for you serious readers, try ‘Fast Food Nation’ by Eric Schlosser. America has excellent health care, research facilities, advanced medicines, and operative procedures; however, American also has the highest incidences of cancer, stroke, heart disease, kidney disease, and liver failure on earth. We are ranked 97 th in the world’s health standings by population. Why? Dr. Smokey Santillo stated, “86% of all deaths … in America are diet related.” Please, for the sake of your family, yourself, and those who love and care about you, it’s time to regain control of your health. We cannot count on others to provide the information and care that we can surely secure for ourselves with a little determination and effort. Fraternally, Bob Tanner On July 7, 2010, the Long Beach Police Officers Association and the Command Officers Association co-sponsored a Veteran’s Appreciation Luncheon in the community room of the downtown station. Narcotics Detective Manny Serenil suggested the idea after he returned back from his recent overseas military deployment as a way to thank our veterans and open dialog on the needs of our service members. Sergeant Tom Keleher (POA Military Assistance Committee Chairman), Commander Joe Levy (President of the Command Officers Association), and Dr. Choe (Department Psychologist) jointly funded and organized the event. Over the last several years, we have seen several of our members deploy overseas in support of our national defense needs. Our department has veterans who have served in combat situations in Vietnam, Lebanon, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Germany. On behalf of the entire association, we thank our veterans for proudly serving their country, and for proudly representing the Long Beach Police Department. 26 RAP SHEET
Based on a story printed on the LAPPL website The FBI has not yet released its mid-year statistics, but one thing is clear. Law enforcement officer deaths in the United States are up sharply compared to the same period last year. As of June 30, 2010, The Officer Down Memorial Page listed 88 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty this year. That number represents a nearly 27 percent increase over the 69 law enforcement deaths at the same point last year. Of the 88 officers killed, 30 of them died during gun battles with suspects, and two others were killed in felony assaults. To put that in perspective, the last two years averaged a total of 43 officers killed by gunfire for the entire year. A total of 11 officers have died so far this year after being struck by vehicles (five accidental collisions and six intentional vehicular assaults). Another 30 officers have died this year in vehicle accidents, including three during vehicle pursuits. That is huge increase from 2009 when we experienced 40 vehicle accident deaths for the entire year. California leads the nation with 9 of the 88 deaths. We have experienced more officer deaths during the first six months of 2010 than we had during all of 2009. Tragically, four California Highway Patrol officers lost their lives in different incidents during a 16-day period in June. The website PoliceOne.com, meanwhile, reported that a disturbing trend from 2009 is continuing this year. There have been four incidents this year involving multiple officers killed during single events. Suspects are repeatedly showing their willingness to engage several officers without hesitation. As we pause to reflect on the tragic statistics, we remember each officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while upholding their duty. We are painfully aware that throughout our nation, law enforcement agencies are being asked to do more with fewer resources. This frustrating fact puts all of us at greater risk. Our elected officials continue to boast about falling crime rates while simultaneously trying to reduce our salaries, benefits, and staffing. We should continue to remind the public that peace and stability come at a very high human price. Unfortunately, by the time this article reaches your home, the number of officers killed in the line of duty will undoubtedly increase. RAP SHEET 27
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