Dragnet

Dragnet may refer to:

Media

Dragnet (policing)

A dragnet is any system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects; including road barricades and traffic stops, widespread DNA tests, and general increased police alertness. The term derives from a fishing technique of dragging a fishing net across the sea bottom, or through a promising area of open water.

While a dragnet can refer to any kind of focused police presence, the traditional definition involves defining an area (e.g., a building, or a city block) and/or category (e.g., those of a specific ethnic group within an area) and conducting at least a brief investigation of each person within. Thus, if a criminal was traced to a specific location, everyone in that location might be searched for incriminating evidence. Since the 1950s, such "dragnets" have generally been held to be unconstitutional, as unreasonable search and seizure actions.

While traditional "stop and frisk" dragnets have largely fallen into disuse, New York's strategy for controlling serious crime by stopping many of those loitering in areas where such loitering is thought to be associated with lesser crimes has been called a dragnet. Similarly, controversy remains over other activities held to be dragnets as well. An active area of legal controversy, for example, is that of warrant-less wiretaps. If all cell phones are monitored by machine for certain words or phrases thought to be associated with terrorism, and the results used to cue focused investigations, the ACLU argues that this constitutes a kind of dragnet. There was a large, highly publicized dragnet in Boston after the 2013 marathon race bombing. A dragnet that caught world-wide attention was conducted by French law enforcement after a Paris newspaper was attacked, resulting in the killing of twelve people, in January 2015.

Dragnet (franchise)

Dragnet is an American radio, television and motion picture series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects.

Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. The series gave audience members a feel for the danger and heroism of police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

Actor and producer Jack Webb's aims in Dragnet were for realism and unpretentious acting; he achieved both goals, and Dragnet remains a key influence on subsequent police dramas in many media.

The show's cultural impact is such that after five decades, elements of Dragnet are familiar to those who have never seen or heard the program:

Clarity (Senakah song)

Clarity is a 2008 single by Senakah. It made #19 on the Irish Singles Chart.

Lyrically, the song discusses domestic violence.

References

Clarity (Jimmy Eat World album)

Clarity is the third studio album by the American rock band Jimmy Eat World, released on February 23, 1999 through Capitol Records. Overlooked upon its release, Clarity has since amassed cult status and critical acclaim, often lauded as one of the best records of the 1990s. Praise centered on its dynamic instrumentation, as well as the heartfelt delivery of singer-guitarist-lyricist Jim Adkins. Various music critics have credited the album for serving as a huge influence on later emo music.

Songs

During breaks in touring in support of Static Prevails, Adkins worked at an art store. While working at this store, "Table for Glasses" came about. Adkins learned about shows that featured art pieces from local artists. Adkins was waiting for a friend's piece to begin when he spotted a girl clearing the area with the end of her dress. The girl walked towards "a candle lit table that had already been set up. She just sat there picking out the dirt from her dress", recalls Adkins. "Table for Glasses" was one of a few songs that was intended for "a side project of quiet songs". The project never got beyond jamming, and thus the songs were considered for Clarity. "Lucky Denver Mint" was inspired by a night out in Las Vegas Adkins had with a friend. Adkins was too young to consume alcohol and instead gambled, eventually spending all of his money. As a result, Adkins spent the remainder of the night "walking around feeling lost."

Clarity (company)

Clarity is a "curated web" online network founded by Dan Martell, a Canadian entrepreneur, that connects users by telephone with expert mentors who provide advice in areas such as marketing, sales and business development. In February 2015, Clarity was acquired by Fundable for an undisclosed amount.

History

Background

The inspiration for Clarity came from Martell’s beneficial experiences during the founding of his first two companies, Spheric Technologies and Flowtown, whereby his mentors provided a significant amount of valuable guidance in telephone conversations.

As Martell embarked upon the process of starting another company after Flowtown’s acquisition, Martell noted that "99 percent" of the useful entrepreneurial advice that he had received "was over the phone." Following the launch of the company, Martell further explained that he moved to San Francisco for the sole purpose of seeking the guidance of mentors and stated: “I know that getting the right advice at the right time can dramatically change an entrepreneur’s life."