Word: calmly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Although that example is an extreme case, police often waver between trying to reassure assault victims and pursuing suspects. Coaxing the victim to discuss information necessary to catch assailants while keeping her calm requires time and compassion--and a lot of training...
...matter how good the officer-victim rapport, the process can take time. Sullivan says she does not expect immediate results when she begins an interview, adding that many victims are hysterical--"they couldn't even tell you their name." She tries to calm them and see that they receive treatment for cuts, bruises and possible veneral disease or pregnancy. While she gets a detailed account of the attack--state law recognizes different degrees of rape, so she must determine exactly what kind of attack occurred--another unit officer may collect evidence, such as hair, semen or a cigarette butt. Although...
...some lessons. Heeding Kuron's advice to organize peacefully rather than riot, the Gdansk strikers have established a remarkable degree of order and discipline. "After seeing protesters elsewhere shaking their fists and screaming, this is soul-rending," remarked a West German tourist last week, as she contemplated the eerie calm hanging over Lenin Shipyard. "Nobody is misbehaving," said a square-set foreman, puffing on a cigarette. "This is no time for fun. We're all in this together...
...Government in the meantime intends to continue efforts to reduce nitrite use and is asking the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate all existing data about the chemical. But speaking with reporters, FDA Commissioner Jere Goyan showed a studied calm about the chemical. Until we know more about the additive, he said, "we should eat a well-balanced diet and not be concerned about moderate amounts of cured meats." As for himself, he admitted: "I had a hot dog for lunch...
...that time O'Neill and White had a jubilant army of Kennedy delegates on their hands. White was even wondering whether they could calm down the floor enough to bring the reports to roll call votes. "Tip," Strauss shouted into the phone, and O'Neill hunched over to hear the words. "Keep that goddam music going. Walk around, keep this thing stalled...