The Baltimore Police Department recently adopted new required training material that aims to teach officers about "emotional regulation" and "empathy‚" the Associated Press reported Tuesday.The new curriculum was developed by Roca Impact Institute‚ an organization dedicated to reducing "incarceration‚ poverty‚ and racism" by working with the community and local law enforcement agencies in Baltimore‚ Maryland; Hartford‚ Connecticut; and across Massachusetts‚ according to its website. The organization is committed to "Diversity‚ Equity‚ and Inclusion" and advancing "racial equity‚" it notes."Roca recognizes that we live in a nation that is tragically impacted by racism‚ structural inequities‚ and class issues‚" Roca's website explains. Roca's eight-hour police training course‚ Rewire4‚ teaches lessons on "trauma‚ cognitive behavioral theory‚ neuroplasticity‚ think-feel-do cycles‚ and the cycle disruption skills of being present‚ labeling your feelings‚ flexing your thinking‚ and acting on values."The mandatory course aims "to describe how trauma impacts the brain" and "provide examples of how officers can increase empathy towards those they interact with personally and professionally."The course is paired with a 158-slide presentation featuring several videos on trauma‚ empathy‚ and police responses to various incidents.A video on empathy asks‚ "If you had knowledge of another person's experiences … would it change the way you respond to individuals?""It is critical to consider all of our responses through a trauma lens‚" the presentation states. "While we may have to hold individuals accountable for their behavior‚ it can make a significant difference if we act from a place that recognizes their humanity separate from their behavior."Officers are encouraged to get to "know" their "triggers‚" as well as their partners'‚ to prevent "an extreme reaction."A slide from the presentation asks law enforcement officers‚ "How do you feel today?" and features a chart of emojis listing various feelings‚ including "sad‚" "heartbroken‚" "angry‚" "affectionate‚" "explosive‚" "violent‚" "sneaky‚" "rage‚" "toxic‚" "hurt‚" and several more options. The course instructs officers to "label your feelings."James "JT" Timpson‚ with Roca‚ told the AP‚ "In the streets‚ we look at some police officers like they're crazy‚ and they look at us like we're crazy.""But we're both experiencing the same thing‚ which is trauma‚" Timpson added.The Boston Police Department has also adopted Roca's training course.According to the organization‚ the curriculum could reduce police violence and build trust within the community‚ the AP reported.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors‚ sign up for our newsletters‚ and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

"South Park‚” which debuted in 1997‚ is still going strong‚ particularly because the show continues to produce comedy that doesn’t bend to political correctness – making it‚ well … hilarious. Dave Rubin‚ who’s always been more of a "Simpsons" guy‚ reacts to some of "South Park’s" most “offensive” moments. From phallic drawings to the world’s most controversial words‚ these five clips will have you laughing‚ cringing‚ and even scratching your head in confusion. Check them out below. Want more from Dave Rubin?To enjoy more honest conversations‚ free speech‚ and big ideas with Dave Rubin‚ subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America‚ defend the Constitution‚ and live the American dream.

Baldur's Gate 3 is full of surprises. Whether it's a misconception of a potential ally or another companion showing a different side of themselves in a tender exchange‚ every moment feels earned. Larian is a master at telling stories‚ and as such there are many lessons for tabletop GMs buried within BG3’s complex interpretation of Dungeons and Dragons’ fifth-edition mechanics. Continue reading Baldur’s Gate 3’s best moment is its most surprising MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds‚ BG3 mods‚ Baldur's Gate 3 classes

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A couple of days after the Apple Watch ban in the U.S. took effect‚ the company won a bid to pause this sanction thanks to an emergency request to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to halt ITC's decision that Apple had infringed Masimo's patent. In the document‚ the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit says the commission "respectfully requests a five-day extension from January 5‚ 2024‚ to January 10‚ 2024‚ to file its response" to the motion for a stay pending appeal. That said‚ "while the interim stay is in effect‚ Apple must comply with the same bond requirements set forth by the Commission in the Remedial Orders governing the Presidential Review Period." At this time‚ it's unclear if Apple will resume Apple Watch sales or if it's waiting for a final decision. Background Last week‚ Apple announced it would comply with the International Trade Commission‚ which agreed with Masimo Corp that the Cupertino firm was infringing two of Masimo's blood oxygen patents. At the time‚ Apple said it would halt Apple Watch online sales on December 21 and physical sales on December 24. The company's last resort was for the Biden Administration to revoke the ITC's ruling‚ which didn't happen. Today‚ Bloomberg's Mark Gurman published a story explaining how a 10-year-old email might have led to the Apple Watch ban. According to the journalist‚ about ten years ago‚ before the Apple Watch was even announced‚ Stanford engineering Marcelo Lamego sent a late-night email to Tim Cook saying: “I strongly believe that we can develop the new wave of technology that will make Apple the No. 1 brand in the medical‚ fitness and wellness market.” A few weeks later‚ Lamego was hired by Apple. In a few months‚ he filed about a dozen patents on sensors and blood-oxygen algorithms from a wearable device. Then‚ in July 2014‚ he left the company. As reported by Bloomberg‚ this email‚ in addition to the patents from Lamego‚ led Masimo to sue Apple. Even though these patents were published years before Apple introduced the blood oxygen sensor with the Apple Watch Series 6‚ this is the reason why Cupertino is facing this issue now. BGR will keep updating this story as we learn more about the future of Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the U.S. Don't Miss: Apple Watch Series 9: Release date‚ price‚ colors‚ watchOS 10‚ and more The post Apple Watch import ban paused by US appeals court appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals Amazon gift card deals‚ offers &; coupons 2023: Get $400+ free M2 MacBook Air 15-inch hits new all-time low of $999‚ a $300 discount Trending Right Now: Over 7‚000 U.S. dealerships have signed up to offer the instant $7‚500 federal EV tax credit Carol &; the End of the World is a heartwarming new Netflix series about the apocalypse A 10-year-old email might have led to the Apple Watch ban in 2023

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