WINDSOR, ONT. A heat warning is in effect in Windsor-Essex Saturday, with temperatures forecasted to jump into the 30 s through the weekend. The early taste of summer brought with it a wave of humidity that has people seeking ways to stay cool. The Health unit advises Heat-related illnesses are preventable and recommends finding ways to stay cool, such as: Monitor local weather forecasts and warnings regularly by visitng the website and/or by following the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on Twitter and Facebook. Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty Wear a wide-brimmed hat and lightweight, loose-fitting clothing
Focus on safety, not writing tickets, advises Maine panel on law enforcement during pandemic
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state s court system.
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Winthrop patrolman Andrew Delaney checks traffic on Main Street clad in a face mask Monday. The Maine Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact recommended police be less aggressive about traffic enforcement, except in instances of dangerous drivers.
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The coronavirus pandemic has made it harder to go to jail or even court and created a backlog for the state’s criminal justice system.
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state's court system.
The Criminal Justice Commission on Mitigation of Pandemic Impact has issued a series of recommendations aimed at reducing the overload on the state's court system.
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