Sheriffs in North Carolina want access to state computer records identifying anyone with prescriptions for powerful painkillers and other controlled substances.Violating the privacy of a third of the state's residents to give police an easier time stymieing prescription drug abuse? No thanks.
The state sheriff's association pushed the idea Tuesday, saying the move would help them make drug arrests and curb a growing problem of prescription drug abuse. But patient advocates say opening up people's medicine cabinets to law enforcement would deal a devastating blow to privacy rights.
Showing posts with label police. Show all posts
Showing posts with label police. Show all posts
Thursday, September 9, 2010
State sheriffs want list of patients on painkillers
Not specifically related to Waxhaw at this time, but if North Carolina sheriffs have their way, it will. I'm not sure this is a good idea.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Traffic checkpoints
On our way to the 521 Lowe's and the new 521 Aldi today, we ran into a checkpoint set up by the Waxhaw police on Hwy 75 near Helms Road.
A neighbor had run into a similar checkpoint recently at Waxhaw-Marvin Road, so the police seem to be out and about.
The police officer took my wife's ID (as I was being chauffeured), checked the license plate, and let us on on our way. But not before explaining that at least part of the reason for the checkpoints was that any citations given out during the checkpoints would result in an additional $100 in grant money (from whom, I can't say) for the police department.
This really doesn't bother me too much, but figured it was worth mentioning...you know, since I have a Waxhaw blog.
On another note, I really like the Aldi's. It was a lot smaller than I expected, but there were some good deals to be had. The $1 pineapple sticks out in my mind. Nothing beats a fresh pineapple.
And with the recent construction of the new 521 Aldi's and the 521 Walmart, it got me thinking. How much might this hurt the Waxhaw Lowe's and benefit the 521 Lowe's? We stopped by the 521 Lowe's today solely because we wanted to go to Aldi's. With the new Aldi's and Walmart popping up, along with the nice alcohol selection at Southern Spirits, this seems likely to draw a lot of shopping traffic out of Waxhaw.
I wonder if the Waxhaw Lowe's will begin to experience a noticeable drop in business because of this. John Tiley of The Waxhaw Gazette touches upon the pros and cons of of the recent 521 construction a little more in his latest issue. It's worth your time to read it.
A neighbor had run into a similar checkpoint recently at Waxhaw-Marvin Road, so the police seem to be out and about.
The police officer took my wife's ID (as I was being chauffeured), checked the license plate, and let us on on our way. But not before explaining that at least part of the reason for the checkpoints was that any citations given out during the checkpoints would result in an additional $100 in grant money (from whom, I can't say) for the police department.
This really doesn't bother me too much, but figured it was worth mentioning...you know, since I have a Waxhaw blog.
On another note, I really like the Aldi's. It was a lot smaller than I expected, but there were some good deals to be had. The $1 pineapple sticks out in my mind. Nothing beats a fresh pineapple.
And with the recent construction of the new 521 Aldi's and the 521 Walmart, it got me thinking. How much might this hurt the Waxhaw Lowe's and benefit the 521 Lowe's? We stopped by the 521 Lowe's today solely because we wanted to go to Aldi's. With the new Aldi's and Walmart popping up, along with the nice alcohol selection at Southern Spirits, this seems likely to draw a lot of shopping traffic out of Waxhaw.
I wonder if the Waxhaw Lowe's will begin to experience a noticeable drop in business because of this. John Tiley of The Waxhaw Gazette touches upon the pros and cons of of the recent 521 construction a little more in his latest issue. It's worth your time to read it.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Sunday evening thoughts
Just a few thoughts on this weekend:
* News 14 had a piece on Officer Richard Belk's funeral. The video is available at this link. There's an article in today's The Waxhaw Exchange (a slight variant of the article can be found here.) None of the articles I've seen thus far have indicated that the compartment syndrome that afflicted him during the training exercise was the cause or even the catalyst for his untimely death. Here's a Google Health page that seems to suggest that amputation is the most serious complication.
* My family attended the WAA (Waxhaw Athletics Association) opening day ceremonies at the new HC Nesbit fields behind Kensington Elementary. A nice ceremony, but unfortunately a little cold. My family didn't stick around for the dedication due to temperature complaints, but when we returned for game time, we did get to see the bronze bust of HC Nesbit, a picture of which can be found on the front page of this week's The Waxhaw Exchange.
* Waxhaw crime piling up... at least on the town's CrimeReports page. The last 30 days or so looks something like this:
* If you're looking to get involved with Waxhaw politics, then visit the town's homepage as they've seeking applications for volunteers on the Waxhaw Planning Board & the Waxhaw Historic Preservation Committee. Serious question: what does an alternate on the Waxhaw Planning Board actually do? Is it sort of like an alternate juror where you sit through all the evidence presentation, but only get to have a say if an unforeseen circumstance arises?
* Beyond Waxhaw: For many years, I've been watching The Simpsons on Sunday evening. For the record, I don't find the show the least bit funny anymore & watch it solely out of habit at this point, but there were a couple references to the "Carolina Panthers" tonight, with Homer flashing a "Carolina Panthers"-branded credit card and coming across a "Carolina Panthers"-branded yarmulke on his trip to Israel.
* News 14 had a piece on Officer Richard Belk's funeral. The video is available at this link. There's an article in today's The Waxhaw Exchange (a slight variant of the article can be found here.) None of the articles I've seen thus far have indicated that the compartment syndrome that afflicted him during the training exercise was the cause or even the catalyst for his untimely death. Here's a Google Health page that seems to suggest that amputation is the most serious complication.
* My family attended the WAA (Waxhaw Athletics Association) opening day ceremonies at the new HC Nesbit fields behind Kensington Elementary. A nice ceremony, but unfortunately a little cold. My family didn't stick around for the dedication due to temperature complaints, but when we returned for game time, we did get to see the bronze bust of HC Nesbit, a picture of which can be found on the front page of this week's The Waxhaw Exchange.
* Waxhaw crime piling up... at least on the town's CrimeReports page. The last 30 days or so looks something like this:
* If you're looking to get involved with Waxhaw politics, then visit the town's homepage as they've seeking applications for volunteers on the Waxhaw Planning Board & the Waxhaw Historic Preservation Committee. Serious question: what does an alternate on the Waxhaw Planning Board actually do? Is it sort of like an alternate juror where you sit through all the evidence presentation, but only get to have a say if an unforeseen circumstance arises?
* Beyond Waxhaw: For many years, I've been watching The Simpsons on Sunday evening. For the record, I don't find the show the least bit funny anymore & watch it solely out of habit at this point, but there were a couple references to the "Carolina Panthers" tonight, with Homer flashing a "Carolina Panthers"-branded credit card and coming across a "Carolina Panthers"-branded yarmulke on his trip to Israel.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
RIP Officer Belk
Per the town's website, Officer Richard Belk has passed away.
The Town of Waxhaw is extremely saddened to announce the passing of one of our finest, Officer Richard Belk, with the Waxhaw Police Department. Our deepest sympathy is extended to his family. Information on funeral arrangements will be posted as learned.If his name sounds familiar, this is the same officer who experienced a rare case of exertional compartment syndrome during a department training run in October 2009 (here), prompting the town to come together and hold a BBQ cook-off that appeared to have been unbelievably successful since the BBQ ran out hours before my family attempted to get any (here).
Our prayers are with his family and fellow officers.
UPDATE 3/26: Western Union County Scoop has a post with a little more information. And the town's site now has visitation and funeral details for those interested in paying their respects.
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