| Pilgrimages |
PV-7000.6000 |
Programs that sponsor journeys to religious shrines, birthplaces or sacred sites for individuals who wish to perform an act of homage or devotion. |
0 |
| Pin Collector Clubs |
PS-8200.1400-600 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals who have an interest in collecting lapel pins and other assorted buttons to pursue their hobby, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Collectibles may include Olympics pins, political campaign buttons, flag and other patriotic pins, professional and college sports team pins, racing pins, airline pins, law enforcement pins, hot air balloon pins, Harley Davidson pins, cartoon pins, Disney pins, Hard Rock Cafe pins, Planet Hollywood pins, employer issued pins and novelty items. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
0 |
| Pink Disease |
YF-3000.6520 |
An infantile disease caused by chronic mercury poisoning that is characterized by lesions of the skin on the hands and feet, swelling of the extremities, digestive disturbances, and itching of the hands and feet which, along with the cheeks and tip of the nose, are intensely pink. The disease is frequently followed by arthritis involving multiple joints and muscle weakness. The disease is caused by hypersensitivity to mercury. |
0 |
| Pinochle |
PL-7000.4350-680 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy pinochle, a card game played with a 48-card pack containing two each of ace, king, queen, jack, ten, nine in each suit with the object to score points by melding certain combinations of cards or by winning tricks that contain scoring cards. |
0 |
| Pipeline Safety Standards |
JD-6500.1800-680 |
Programs that develop and enforce standards for the construction, inspection and testing of pipelines which carry natural gas, liquefied natural gas and other hazardous liquids. |
0 |
| Pituitary Tumors |
YF-3000.6540 |
A rare condition that is characterized by growths that arise in the pituitary gland, most of which are benign. |
0 |
| Pityriasis Rosea |
YF-3000.6550 |
An acute inflammatory skin disease that is marked by the appearance of flat, scaly-edged, round or oval, dark pink or copper-colored spots on the trunk and upper arms, usually in a "T-shirt" distribution. The rash is preceded approximately one week earlier by a single, larger round spot of the same type on the trunk. The condition is not contagious and mainly affects children and young adults. |
0 |
| Pivotal Response Treatment |
LR-0450.6520 |
Programs that offer Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT), a naturalistic intervention model for children with autism spectrum disorders that targets pivotal areas of the child’s development such as motivation, responsiveness to multiple cues, self-management and social initiations in order to achieve collateral improvements in other social, communicative and behavioral areas. The underlying motivational strategies of PRT are incorporated as often as possible and include child choice, task variation, interspersing maintenance tasks, rewarding attempts and the use of direct and natural reinforcers (e.g., giving the child a stuffed animal when the child requests the stuffed animal). PRT is used to teach language; decrease disruptive/self-stimulating behaviors; and increase social, communication and academic skills. |
0 |
| Pizza Restaurants |
PL-1800.2100-650 |
Eating establishments that primarily sell pizzas with a different variety of toppings together with side dishes such as salads and beverages for consumption either on or near the premises or for "take out" consumption. |
0 |
| Placements for Children and Youth |
PH-6300 |
Programs that provide alternative living arrangements for children and youth who have been neglected, abused or abandoned, who have had contact with the juvenile justice system, or who have a disability, and are no longer able to live with their families; or which conduct an evaluation of current placements to determine whether a change is warranted. |
0 |
| Places of Worship |
PV-6500 |
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other places of worship where people of different religious persuasions gather to practice their faith. |
1 |
| Plague |
YF-3000.6560 |
A highly fatal disease caused by Yersinia pestis infection. Symptoms include high fever, restlessness, staggering gait, mental confusion, prostration, delirium, shock and coma. Plague exists in several forms including bubonic plague, which is characterized by acutely inflamed lymph nodes (buboes), and pneumonic plague, which is characterized by extensive lung involvement and which can be passed from person to person by droplets. |
0 |
| Plain Language Translation |
PH-3500.6000 |
Programs that translate documents in a variety of fields into clear, concise, unambiguous writing that can be understood by the people who will use the material as well as people with expertise in the field. Included are programs that provide plain language documents upon request as well as those that offer the translation service. |
0 |
| Plain Language Writing Instruction |
PL-7400.9500-640 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other forms of instruction for people who want to learn to write in a clear, concise, unambiguous style that is easily understood. |
0 |
| Plains States Cuisine |
PL-1800.0500-750 |
Eating establishments that offer specialties from North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas and Oklahoma which include barbecued beef, braised pheasant, fried rabbit and squirrel, navy beans cooked with ham hocks, cornbread, hot biscuits and a variety of fine breads and pastries. |
0 |
| Plan/Ordinance Compliance Review |
TE-4510.4550-650 |
Programs that evaluate proposed development projects to determine whether they reflect allowable uses of the land under the provisions of the jurisdiction’s general plan, any applicable specific/area plans, zoning ordinances, concurrency management ordinances (which ensure public facilities and services such as sewer, water, roads, parks and schools are adequate to serve new development at the time of occupancy without decreasing service levels below locally established minimum standards) and other applicable ordinances. Depending on the jurisdiction, the plan/ordinance compliance review may be a formal step in the development process prior to subdivision involving an application and receipt of a permit/certificate, or it may be included as part of the subdivision pre-application process. |
0 |
| Planetariums/Observatories |
TA-5500.7500 |
Observatories that maintain telescopes and other instrumentation for astronomical study and often conduct public tours which feature information about the facility's ongoing work as well as educational displays and exhibits of astronomical phenomena. Most observatories also maintain planetariums which have public auditoriums with large domed ceilings on which images of the sun, moon, planets, stars and other celestial bodies are projected by a complex optical instrument that can revolve to show principle celestial motions. |
2 |
| Planned Giving Program Development |
TP-2300.2000-660 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups develop a planned giving program that seeks to acquire gifts through wills, bequests and trusts. The program may help the organization evaluate the advisability of developing a planned giving program, understand taxation requirements, develop policies and procedures for administering the program, select the planned-gift instruments to be offered, determine the type of assets to accept, develop a marketing and donor relations plan, and launch the planned giving program. |
0 |
| Planned Unit Development |
TE-4525.4600-650 |
Programs that are responsible for making the decision to implement a type of land use zoning which allows the adoption of a set of development standards that are specific to the particular project being proposed. Communities can plan development and conservation on large parcels by implementing PUD zones in which contiguous open space and natural areas are preserved and development is efficiently clustered on the less vulnerable parts of the site. Permanent protection of the open spaces typically depends on a use of a conservation easement. PUD zones usually do not contain detailed development standards; these are established during the process of considering the proposals and adopted by ordinance if the project is approved. |
0 |
| Planning Commissions |
TE-4520.6500 |
Regional or local hearing bodies appointed to assist the jurisdiction’s planning authority with land use planning decisions. |
0 |
| Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups |
TD-6500 |
Governing boards, advisory boards, commissions, committees and other groups that provide advice, guidance and, in some cases, formal oversight, for public and private organizations that are responsible for the provision of services to the community; that assess existing social conditions and problems and develop and assist in the implementation of specific strategies for meeting the human service needs of the community; and/or which assist community agencies and organizations to coordinate the provision of services in an efficient, nonduplicative way. Also included are entities that are composed of community agencies which have an established networking relationship that provides a collaborative approach to addressing specific identified community needs and problems. |
15 |
| Plant Conservation |
JD-1500.6500 |
Programs that preserve and protect endangered plant resources, protect areas where endangered plants currently thrive and restore plant habitats ensuring the preservation of the ecosystem. |
0 |
| Plant Species Reintroduction |
JD-1500.6500-650 |
Programs that establish conservation collections of threatened plants to restock the wild population and reintroduce the species in appropriate habitats. Plants become endangered because of habitat loss, over-collection, vandalism and importation and spread of non-native species. |
0 |
| Plant and Utility System Operators |
YO-6200.6450 |
Individuals who are involved in generating, transmitting and distributing electricity; generating and distributing steam for heat and power; generating, storing and distributing natural and manufactured gas for power, illumination or heating purposes; filtering, purifying and distributing water for domestic, commercial or industrial consumption; and collecting, treating and disposing of sewage and refuse (solid waste). |
0 |
| Plant/Gardening Materials Donation Programs |
TI-1800.6800 |
Programs that accept indoor or outdoor plants, seed, sod, soil, gravel, stones, fertilizer, outdoor lighting, planters or other materials that can be used for gardening or landscaping purposes. Materials may be kept for use in their own program, donated to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve, or sold to raise money for agency programs. |
0 |
| Plant/Tree Banks |
JD-2000.6500 |
Programs that provide house or garden plants for low-income people, older adults or other targeted individuals; serve as a clearinghouse for donated plants or trees; or make trees available to schools, neighborhood beautification projects, community housing programs, nonprofit organization landscaping projects, and other community beautification efforts, either directly or through an exchange program. These programs may also help recipients obtain necessary permits to plant the trees and provide information about tree care. Also included are programs that maintain a database of sources of tree planting stock for referral purposes. |
0 |
| Planters/Flower Boxes |
TE-7900.6600 |
Programs that install and maintain containers that can be used for planting flowers or other plants in downtown areas for the enjoyment of community residents and visitors. |
0 |
| Plasma Donation Centers/Drives |
LH-0500.0900-600 |
Locations where people can come to donate plasma, the straw-colored liquid that carries the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. The proteins and clotting factors in plasma are used to create products such as immunoglobin which provides a defense against infection, clotting factors which help people with hemophilia and others whose blood fails to clot normally, and plasma volume expanders which help people who have lost blood either from an injury or during surgery. Donors are generally compensated for their time with a cash payment. Also included are organizations that conduct campaigns which encourage volunteers to donate plasma for specific purposes, e.g., people who have had and recovered from the COVID-19 virus and are willing to donate plasma that may have antibodies that can be used to create plasma infusions which can be used to treat patients who are seriously ill with the virus. Until there is a vaccine, the infusions may be a tool that doctors can lean on, and a single donation can be used to treat several patients. |
0 |
| Plasterers/Stucco Masons |
YO-1600.6450 |
Individuals who apply plaster to interior walls and ceilings to form fire-resistant and relatively soundproof surfaces. They also apply plaster veneer over drywall to create smooth or textured abrasion-resistant finishes. In addition, plasterers install prefabricated exterior insulation systems over existing walls for good insulation and interesting architectural effects, and cast ornamental designs in plaster. Stucco masons apply durable plasters such as polymer-based acrylic finishes and stucco to exterior surfaces. |
0 |
| Plastic Sheeting |
TH-1800.1900-600 |
Programs that provide large sheets of plastic that home owners, apartment residents and business people can obtain to protect exposed areas of their home or business from rain damage or hillsides areas that are saturated with rain and are at risk of sliding. |
0 |
| Plastic/Cosmetic Surgery Patients |
YF-6000.8000-650 |
Individuals who are in the process of making a decision about whether to have elective surgery to improve their appearance, who are scheduled for cosmetic surgery or who have had the surgery and are in the recovery process. |
0 |
| Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery |
LV-8300.6550 |
Programs that are staffed by surgeons who are qualified to deal with the repair, replacement and reconstruction of defects of form and function of the integument and its underlying musculoskeletal system, with emphasis on the craniofacial structures, the oropharynx, the upper and lower limbs, the breast and the external genitalia. Plastic surgeons must have special knowledge and skill in the design and transfer of flaps, the transplantation of tissues, the reimplantation of structures, the management of complex wounds and the use of alloplastic materials. |
0 |
| Play Safety Education |
JR-8200.6600 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures that people can take to improve the safety of children when engaged in play while minimizing any interference which might diminish the quality of the play experience. Play safety programs provide information about indoor and outdoor play equipment and playing practices that enhance safety. |
0 |
| Play Therapy |
RP-8000.6600 |
Programs that utilize play as a form of catharsis to enable children to express feelings and emotions which, if allowed to build up, could cause or further maladjustment. Play therapy is also used as a tool for diagnosing the source of a child's difficulty. |
0 |
| Playground Aide Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-7000.6700 |
Schools, parks and other recreational organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide supervision for children using playground equipment, oversee playground activities, ensure that playground/park rules are followed, provide for the safety of participants and report any problems to school/park authorities. |
0 |
| Playgrounds |
PL-6400.7000-660 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, outdoor recreational areas, often located on school grounds or in community parks, which are equipped with sandboxes, swings, jungle gyms, rings, slides, playing fields, courts and other recreational apparatus for children. |
0 |
| Playhouses |
TA-6800.6300 |
Indoor and outdoor performing arts facilities that are designed specifically to accommodate the production needs of theater and dance performances. |
2 |
| Playwrights |
YO-0300.1500-600 |
Individuals who write original plays including tragedies, comedies and dramas, or adapt thematic material from fictional, historical or narrative sources for dramatic presentation. They are responsible for all aspects of the play including the structure, the setting, the storyline, dialogue, stage direction and character development; and must have a depth of theatrical knowledge including acting, lighting, directing, technical coordination and casting as well as creative writing ability in order to be successful. Playwrights generally revise the script during rehearsals and preparation for the initial opening. |
0 |
| Playwriting/Screenwriting Instruction |
PL-7400.9500-650 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other forms of instruction which describe the principles and techniques for communicating dramatic information, ideas, moods and feelings through the composition of creative written works for the theater and/or film. Included is instruction in creative writing craft, scene writing, script development, stage and/or camera instructions, line and moment analysis, script reading, script editing and the creation of full productions. |
0 |
| Pledge Drive Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.2500-650 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to take pledges for funds or gifts-in-kind to be contributed by people who call, write or respond to requests for assistance via the organization's website, telemarketing, telethon or direct mail campaign. |
0 |
| Plumber Complaints |
DD-1500.7150 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, poor workmanship, excessive fees, misrepresentation, fraud, unethical or improper conduct or other inappropriate business practices of plumbers. |
0 |
| Plumbers/Pipe Layers |
YO-1600.6500 |
Individuals, including pipe layers, plumbers, pipe fitters, steamfitters and sprinkler fitters, who install, maintain and repair different types of pipe systems. Pipe layers lay clay, concrete, plastic or cast-iron pipe for drains, sewers, water mains and oil or gas lines. Plumbers install and repair the water, waste disposal, drainage and gas systems in homes and commercial and industrial buildings. Plumbers also install plumbing fixtures (e.g., bathtubs, showers, sinks and toilets) and appliances such as dishwashers and water heaters. Pipe fitters install and repair both high and low-pressure pipe systems used in manufacturing, in the generation of electricity and in heating and cooling buildings. They also install automatic controls that are increasingly being used to regulate these systems. Steamfitters install pipe systems that move liquids or gases under high pressure. Sprinkler fitters install automatic fire sprinkler systems in buildings. |
0 |
| Plumbing Inspection |
TE-1000.1000-150.65 |
Programs that inspect plumbing systems including private disposal systems, water supply and distribution systems, plumbing fixtures and traps, and drain, waste, and vent lines in buildings that are under construction to ensure compliance with the approved building plan and applicable building codes. Also included are programs that inspect existing plumbing systems that may require repairs or upgrading. |
0 |
| Plumbing Maintenance/Repair |
PH-3300.2750-650 |
Programs that offer the services of individuals who unclog drains, fix drippy faucets, replace fixtures, clean and freshen garbage disposals, repair frozen pipes and remove mineral buildup, and perform other routine maintenance tasks. |
0 |
| Plumbing Permits |
TE-1000.1500-650 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize the installation, alteration, reconstruction, removal or repair of plumbing, water piping, fire sprinkler systems, lawn sprinkler systems, standpipes or swimming pool piping in accordance with an approved plan. |
0 |
| Plumbing Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1700.6700 |
Organizations that are actively seeking plumbers who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to install new plumbing or fix broken sinks, toilets, showers or other plumbing at the organization's facility or in the homes of the people it serves. |
0 |
| Plus Size Clothing |
BM-6500.1500-650 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand larger sized clothing. |
0 |
| Plus Size Community |
YJ-8900 |
Individuals of above average weight who may need clothing and accessories, health and fitness products and services, travel options, sporting goods, home or office furniture and other resources that are suitable for their body size. |
0 |
| Plywood |
TH-1800.1900-650 |
Programs that provide plywood that home owners, apartment residents and business people can obtain to board up their windows as a protective measure when the approach of a hurricane or other destructive weather condition has been forecast. |
0 |
| Pneumococcal Pneumonia Immunizations |
LT-3400.5070 |
Programs that provide inoculations which protect susceptible people from contracting pneumococcal pneumonia. Vaccination is recommended for adults age 65 and older; persons with cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders including congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, chronic liver disease, alcoholism, CSF leaks, cardiomyopathy, COPD or emphysema; persons with splenic dysfunction or asplenia, hematologic malignancy, multiple myeloma, renal failure, organ transplantation or immunosuppressive conditions including HIV infections; and Alaskan Natives and certain Native American populations. |
145 |
| Pneumocystis Pneumonia |
YF-3000.6660 |
An acute infection of the lungs that is caused by the microorganism pneumocystis carinii which is thought to be a protozoan. It is characterized by slight if any fever, nonproductive cough, rapid respiration and labored breathing, and is only dangerous to debilitated children and immunodeficient adults. |
0 |
| Pneumoencephalography |
LF-4800.6500 |
Programs that conduct x-ray scans of the ventricles and subarachnoid spaces in the brain following withdrawal of cerebrospinal fluid and injection of sterile air or gas via lumbar puncture. |
0 |
| Pneumonia |
YF-3000.6670 |
An inflammation of the lungs that is caused primarily by bacteria, viruses and chemical irritants. Symptoms include chills, high fever, pain in the chest, cough, and purulent and often bloody sputum. Mortality is high unless the individual is treated with an appropriate antibiotic. |
0 |
| Podcasting Web Services |
TJ-1800.3300-600.68 |
Online technology tools that make it possible for Internet users to upload and/or access podcasts, i.e., prerecorded audio or video digital-media files that are distributed over the Internet by syndicated download through Web feeds enabling people to listen to them on portable media players and personal computers. Though the same content may also be made available by direct download or streaming, a podcast is distinguished from other digital media formats by its ability to be syndicated, subscribed to, and downloaded automatically when new content is added. Podcasting provides an alternative way to listen to radio and television broadcasts, music, lectures, announcements and other material. As long as subscribers listen to podcasts on their computer, special software other than the audio player (e.g., Windows Media Player or RealPlayer) that is already available on the computer is not required. People who wish to subscribe to a podcast feed must install "podcatcher" software such as iTunes on their computer. Podcasting takes its name from Apple's popular iPod line of products, but it isn't limited only to iPod owners and listeners. |
0 |
| Podiatric/Foot Problems |
YF-3000.6675 |
Any of a variety of conditions that affect the feet. Included are corns and calluses, bunions, ingrown toenails, plantar warts that occur on the bottoms of the feet, plantar fasciitis (microscopic tears can occur within the plantar fascia, usually at its attachment on the heel), bacterial and fungal infections, skin and nail disorders, benign and cancerous tumors, congenital and acquired foot deformities and foot problems caused by illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. |
0 |
| Podiatrist/Foot Care Specialist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-680 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, violations of laws relating to the quality of service, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate business practices of podiatrists and other foot care specialists. Podiatrists are health professional specialists with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree |
0 |
| Podiatrists |
YO-3000.6700 |
Individuals who diagnose and treat disorders, diseases and injuries of the foot and lower leg to keep this part of the body working properly. They treat corns, calluses, ingrown toenails, bunions, heel spurs and arch problems; ankle and foot injuries, deformities and infections; and foot complaints associated with diseases such as diabetes. They may prescribe drugs, order physical therapy, set fractures and perform surgery. They also fit corrective inserts called orthotics, design plaster casts and strappings to correct deformities and design custom-made shoes. |
0 |
| Podiatry/Foot Care |
LV-7200 |
Programs that are staffed by specialists who provide comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services for individuals who have diseases of or injuries to the feet. Conditions treated may include bacterial and fungal infections, skin and nail disorders, benign and cancerous tumors, congenital and acquired foot deformities and foot problems caused by illnesses such as diabetes, arthritis and cardiovascular diseases. Treatment includes use of surgical procedures, casting or other forms of immobilization and the prescription of corrective devices, oral and locally injected medication and physical therapy. Included are services provided by podiatrists, chiropodists and other foot care specialists. Foot care may also be provided by nurses. Podiatrists are health professional specialists with a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree. |
0 |
| Poetry Readings |
TA-3000.6000 |
Programs that sponsor public events at which poets recite from their works before an audience. |
0 |
| Poetry Therapy |
RP-8000.6800 |
Programs that offer a form of therapy which encourages individuals with mental, physical or developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, chronic health conditions or other problems to express and understand their feelings and the feelings of others by reading and writing poetry as part of their individual or group treatment. The poem may be a published work or one created by the patient, and poetic devices, such as rhythm, image and metaphor contribute to the therapeutic effect. |
0 |
| Poetry Writing Instruction |
PL-7400.9500-700 |
Programs that provide classes, individualized instruction or other opportunities for people who want to develop or perfect their ability to write poetry. Classes may focus on the basics of poetry writing including voice, rhythm, structure and syntax, imagery, and figurative language; or may be more advanced and concentrate on developing a unique and individual poetic voice. |
0 |
| Poets |
YO-0300.1500-630 |
Individuals who write narrative, dramatic or lyric poetry for publication and/or oral presentation choosing subject matter and form that express their personal feelings and individual experiences. |
0 |
| Points of Distribution Clinic Sites |
TH-2600.6525-600 |
Locations where people can receive medication or vaccine to protect themselves in the event of a disease outbreak (e.g., pandemic influenza) or a terrorist release of biological or chemical weapons such as anthrax, plague or smallpox. Mass prophylaxis of the public becomes necessary when the need for rapid, voluntary vaccination of a large population exceeds the normal capacity of the local public health and health care system. |
0 |
| Poison Control |
LH-2700.6500 |
Programs that provide emergency information, usually on a 24-hour basis, for medical personnel or others who may need to take immediate corrective action to treat an individual who has been poisoned or to prevent such an occurrence. |
1 |
| Poison Safety Education |
JR-8200.3000-650 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure that hazardous household products, pesticides, medication, plants and other poisonous substances are beyond the reach of children, pets and other vulnerable individuals. Topics may include a list of dangerous materials typically found in the home, suggestions for their safe storage and handling, remedies to keep on hand (e.g., syrup of ipecac which induces vomiting when people eat or drink certain poisons), and steps to take if a poisoning incident occurs. |
0 |
| Poisoning |
YF-3000.6680 |
The state that is produced by the introduction, by ingestion, inhalation, injection or absorption, of a substance that interferes with normal physiological functions. Virtually any substance can be poisonous if consumed in sufficient quantity. |
0 |
| Poisoning Treatment |
LT-1750.6530 |
Programs that provide specialized treatment services for individuals who have ingested, inhaled, injected or absorbed a substance which is toxic and interferes with normal physiological functioning. |
0 |
| Poker |
PL-7000.4300-650 |
Organizations that provide opportunities for people of legal age to play poker. |
0 |
| Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiatives |
RX-8470.6600 |
Programs established by local police departments that have made a decision to encourage individuals with an opioid use disorder to seek medical care and ongoing treatment as an alternative to arrest, prosecution and a possible prison term. Participating police departments connect individuals asking for help with treatment programs and facilities and, at the community level, help distribute opioid blocking drugs to prevent and treat overdoses and provide resources to other police departments wanting to implement this approach. |
0 |
| Police Clearances |
DF-7000.4590-600 |
Programs that conduct criminal background checks and provide certification, often referred to as good conduct letters, that an individual has no police record or has not been arrested for a specified type of crime. Traffic offenses are generally excluded. Police clearances issued by local law enforcement agencies are generally limited to arrests for local offenses. More extensive criminal history information may need to be obtained from state or other police agencies for this purpose. |
0 |
| Police Dog Training |
PD-6250.0750-650 |
Programs that provide training for dogs who will be part of a K-9 team or work in a military setting. Training may focus on narcotics, cadaver or explosives detection; tracking skills; or work that is involved when on patrol (e.g., handler protection, suspect tracking and apprehension, suspect transport, apprehension under gunfire, building search and obedience). Some animals may receive training in multiple areas. Training is also generally available for people who want to be police dog handlers or for experienced handlers who want to improve their skills. |
0 |
| Police Reports |
DF-7000.4590-700 |
Programs that maintain and, where appropriate, provide access to the official statement of facts related by people who have reported, witnessed or were otherwise involved in a traffic accident or crime and filed by the official(s) who took the statement. Police reports can generally be released to the crime victim and the individual who filed the report, if other than the victim. Information about juveniles and victims is protected by law and is not released. |
0 |
| Police Ride Along Programs |
FN-4000.6500 |
Programs whose primary purpose is to introduce the public to the activities involved in community policing by allowing citizens to "ride along" in a patrol car with a policeman or woman while on duty. |
1 |
| Police Station Lock-Ups |
FF-1500.6450 |
Facilities within a local police station which are used for the confinement of people who have been arrested for a crime for a short period of time pending release or transfer to a county facility. |
0 |
| Police/Community Relations Groups |
TD-1600.6550 |
Organizations that work for increased harmony and understanding between individuals involved in law enforcement and the community at large. |
1 |
| Poliomyelitis |
YF-3000.6700 |
An inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord which often produces paralysis of the muscles that are controlled by the spinal nerves that were damaged by the illness. |
0 |
| Poliovirus Immunizations |
LT-3400.5080 |
Programs that provide inoculations which prevent high risk adults from contracting polio, an inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord which often produces paralysis of the muscles that are controlled by the spinal nerves that were damaged by the illness. Vaccination is recommended for travelers to areas or countries where poliomyelitis is epidemic or endemic; members of communities or specific population groups with diseases caused by wild polioviruses; laboratory workers who may handle specimens that may contain polioviruses; health care workers who have close contact with patients who may be excreting wild polioviruses; and unvaccinated adults whose children will be receiving oral polio vaccine. |
0 |
| Polish Community |
YH-1800.6450 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Poland or who identify themselves as part of the Polish community. |
0 |
| Polish Restaurants |
PL-1800.6700 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Poland which features dishes such as beet soup, summer soups made from berries and other fruit, zimne nozki (meat and vegetable aspic), herring in cream sauce, whole fish poached in sour cream with horseradish, kaczka z jablkami (roast duckling with apple stuffing), kielbasi (smoked sausages with garlic), sauerkraut and sausage stew, czarnina (duck soup), bigos (a hunter's stew which combines vegetables, fruits and leftover game), pierogi (huge dumplings with a choice of fillings including potatoes and sauerkraut), golabki (stuffed cabbage in tomato sauce) and a wide variety of breads and pastries. Beverages may include tea, fruit juice and Polish beer. |
0 |
| Political Action/Lobbying Groups |
TD-1600.6600 |
Organizations that work for the introduction, passage or defeat of one or more specific pieces of legislation through attempts, including personal solicitation, to influence the way legislators vote or the content of the legislation they introduce. Also included are organizations that utilize picketing, leafleting, guerrilla theater, demonstrations, speak-outs and other similar tactics to educate the public or government representatives about a particular issue or point of view and/or to influence policy development and implementation or have an impact on the general political climate. |
0 |
| Political Associations/Clubs |
TQ-6500.6500 |
Voluntary associations of individuals of the same political persuasion who have joined together to discuss political issues, to advocate for political causes, to raise funds to support political candidates or ballot measures and to undertake other projects that further their common political goals. |
0 |
| Political Issues |
YZ-6400 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of politics. |
0 |
| Political Organization and Participation |
TQ |
Programs that encourage citizens to participate in the political process by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials or information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box. |
0 |
| Political Organizations |
TQ-6500 |
Groups of individuals with common political goals who have gathered together on a voluntary basis to work for the election of specific candidates for public office or to encourage the implementation of public policies that represent their ideological point of view. |
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| Political Parties |
TQ-6500.6700 |
Bodies of voters who are organized for the purpose of influencing or controlling the policies and conduct of government through the nomination and election of its candidates to office. |
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| Political Science Clubs/Societies |
PS-8200.8200-600 |
Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue their interest in political science (the area of social science that involves the systematic study of political institutions and behavior), often through the medium of a club or society that is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable in the subject. Activities may include lectures, slide shows and other presentations that provide information about specific topics; opportunities for members to share and/or discuss their own work on issues in the subject area; field trips; and other activities that promote the study and appreciation of political science among members. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, WebRings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. |
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| Political Science and Public Policy Research |
TR-8000.6300 |
Programs that conduct research which focuses on the origin, development and operation of political systems and emerging issues relating to matters of public policy, governance and leadership. Research may relate to a wide range of subjects including international relations, the institutions and political life of nations, the politics of small towns or a major metropolis and the decisions of the judiciary. Studying topics such as public opinion, political decision making, ideology and public policy, political scientists analyze the structure and operation of governments as well as various political entities. Research methodologies might include public opinion surveys, analysis of election results, analysis of public documents or interviews with public officials. |
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| Political Scientists |
YO-8000.8000-600 |
Individuals who study the origin, development and operation of political systems and public policy. They conduct research on a wide range of subjects such as international relations, the institutions and political life of nations, the politics of small towns or a major metropolis and the decisions of the high court. Studying topics such as public opinion, political decision making, ideology and public policy, they analyze the structure and operation of governments as well as various political entities. Depending on the topic, a political scientist might conduct a public-opinion survey, analyze election results, analyze public documents or interview public officials. |
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| Political Surveillance Victims |
YX-6500 |
Individuals who have been subjected to visual or electronic observation by the police or other law enforcement authorities because of their political activities rather than any suspected criminal behavior. Political surveillance victims may also have extensive police files. |
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| Pollination Services |
BD-2600.0500-650 |
Beekeepers who are willing to make their hives available to pollinate fields, orchards and groves in areas where wild bees are unavailable. |
0 |
| Polling Places |
TQ-1800.6500 |
Community organizations, churches and other facilities that have been designated as places where people can vote during local, county, state and national elections. Included are polling sites for the election of school board members as well as those for elections involving political offices. |
0 |
| Pollution Control |
JD-6500 |
Programs that develop and enforce compliance with regulations which seek to ensure that communities have a clean and healthful environment that is free from air and water pollution, pesticides and other hazardous substances, damaging radiation and excessive levels of noise; and which monitor pollution levels, investigate complaints regarding violations and, when warranted, initiate litigation against individuals and organizations who have failed to comply with environmental protection regulations. |
4 |
| Polo |
PL-7000.8900-650 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy polo as a recreational sport. |
0 |
| Polo Fields |
PL-6400.9000-650 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, venues for polo matches which include support facilities for participants and spectators. |
0 |
| Poly Drug Use Disorder |
YF-8000.1800-660 |
A disorder that is characterized by the interdependent use two or more different types of drugs, one of which is used to counteract the adverse effects of the other, or which are used in combination to intensify the overall effect. Typical combinations include barbiturates and amphetamines, barbiturates and tranquilizers and barbiturates and heroin. |
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| Polyamorous Relationship Participants |
YK-6700 |
Individuals who engage in the practice of participating in more than one serious romantic or sexual relationship simultaneously with the knowledge and consent of all partners. People who identify as polyamorous believe in an open, non-exclusive relationship with a conscious management of jealousy and reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are necessary for deep, committed, long-term loving relationships. For a polyamorous relationship to be successful, everyone involved must be open and honest about what they want and need out of the union, and many believe that polyamory removes the secrecy and betrayal of trust that surrounds an undisclosed affair. People who are polyamorous can be heterosexual, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and relationships between polyamorous people can include combinations of people of different sexual orientations. |
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| Polyamorous Relationship Participants |
YT-6400 |
Individuals who engage in the practice of participating in more than one serious romantic or sexual relationship simultaneously with the knowledge and consent of all partners. People who identify as polyamorous believe in an open, non-exclusive relationship with a conscious management of jealousy and reject the view that sexual and relational exclusivity are necessary for deep, committed, long-term loving relationships. For a polyamorous relationship to be successful, everyone involved must be open and honest about what they want and need out of the union, and many believe that polyamory removes the secrecy and betrayal of trust that surrounds an undisclosed affair. People who are polyamorous can be heterosexual, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and relationships between polyamorous people can include combinations of people of different sexual orientations. |
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| Polyarteritis |
YF-3000.6720 |
A disease of the medium and small arteries, particularly at the point of bifurcation and branching, that is characterized by segmental inflammation, infiltration with a filamentous protein and necrosis of the vessel lining which leads to a diminished flow of blood to the areas normally supplied by the arteries. |
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| Polygraph Examiners |
YO-6500.5900 |
Individuals who administer "lie detector" tests using instruments that measure an individual's respiratory activity, sweat gland activity and blood pressure; and testify in court regarding the findings (deception indicated, no deception indicated or inconclusive). Polygraph tests have three phases: the pretest interview phase, the in-test phase and the post-test interview phase. A typical polygraph examination will last two to three hours, sometimes longer. |
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| Polymer Clay Instruction |
PL-7400.0500-690 |
Programs that provide classes, individual lessons or other opportunities for people who want to learn or perfect their skills in working with polymer clay, a pliable, blendable polymer compound available in many colors that artists can use to create beads, buttons, jewelry, game pieces, figurines, pens, pictures, dolls, simulated gems, boxes, sculptures and a wide variety of other decorative and useful items. |
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