Consequences of DUI Convictions

An award-winning Pennsylvania law enforcement officer, Adrian J. Poux worked in multiple police departments providing various law enforcement services. Some of the past duty stations Adrian J. Poux worked included the Lower Makefield Township Police Department where he received two life commendations for being part of the Major Incident Response Team. In his last station, Adrian Poux was awarded a Top Gun Award for making the most DUI arrests across the entire state.

Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs is considered a serious offense across all the U.S. states. A DUI conviction has a negative long-term effect on an offender is it impacts not only an individual’s personal but professional life as well for many years to come.

One of the major consequences of a DUI offense is a license suspension or revocation which means your license is suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Length of suspension often varies from one state to another but a 90-day suspension is common for first-time offenders. In some states, you can apply for a restricted license that only allows you to drive to accomplish core activities such as reporting to work, school, or rehab during the suspension period.

DUI offenses also face insurance consequences as your auto insurer may withdraw any safe driver discounts which were previously available on your account. This means you’re considered a high-risk driver which translates into higher insurance premiums from insurance companies that provide cover to high-risk drivers. Additionally, you may also be forced to enroll for an alcohol and drug education program also known as a drunk driving school to undergo drunk driving prevention education and have your drinking habits assessed. In most states, this training is required before your driving license can be reinstated.

Blood Alcohol Content Affects Drivers Even When below Legal Limit

Adrian J. Poux, also known as AJ, has over two decades of experience in law enforcement. Over the course of his service, has received several awards, including two life-saving commendations. Adrian Poux also earned the 2016 Top Gun award for recording the highest number of DUI arrests in Pennsylvania.

In the United States, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit for operating a motor vehicle is 0.08. However, alcohol begins to affect the driver’s system even before it reaches that point. Even at just 0.02 BAC, there is a decline in the driver’s visual acuity and ability to undertake two tasks simultaneously. By the time BAC reaches 0.15, the driver is substantially impaired in his or her ability to process auditory and visual information and to commit the necessary attention to driving the vehicle.

During the 2016 Fourth of July holiday period, nearly 200 people died in automobile accidents in which drunk driving was a factor, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To protect your own life and the lives of others, the NHTSA recommends asking a friend to serve as designated non-drinking driver and to always wear a seat belt.

How to Train for Your First 5k Run

Adrian J. Poux is a former police officer with the Lock Haven University Police Department. During his twenty-year career as a police officer, he was awarded two life-saving commendations, a 9/11 response commendation, and several other awards. In his free time, Adrian Poux, also known as AJ, enjoys running.

The popularity of running in America has continued to rise over the past decade. One of the advantages of running is that it can be done almost anywhere, and that it requires very little gear to get started. The distance of 5 kilometers, or about 3.1 miles, is one of the most popular race distances for beginning runners.

When training for a 5k, one should begin by doing a combination of running and walking for 20 to 30 minutes three times per week. Over time, reduce the amount of walking and increase the amount of running until you can comfortably cover close to 3.1 miles. Training for a 5k race should take about five weeks if you have an active lifestyle, but it may take longer if you have not been working out consistently.

Understanding How Analog Security Cameras Function on Campuses

A police officer with more than two decades of experience, Adrian "AJ" Poux provided campus security services at Lock Haven University from 2015 to 2018. During this period, Adrian J. Poux achieved distinction for his service, including earning the 2016 Top Gun Award.

In the recent article "How Analog Security Cameras Paved the Way for Modern Campus Security," the Ed Tech publication highlighted the important role analog security cameras have played in campus security. Analog security camera technology features a closed-circuit television system to record surveillance footage, which ensures only those with access to the system can view the footage. It is not for public broadcast.

Analog security cameras entered U.S. schools in the 1990s and early 2000s. Today, they are still utilized, in part because they are easy to install and relatively inexpensive. However, the article points out that many schools now prefer to operate IP-enabled cameras instead because they have advanced features, such as built-in analytics. The Ed Tech article concluded by saying analog security cameras played an important role in the development of IP-enabled surveillance technology, and their contribution shouldn't be overlooked.