Metrolink Holds Public Education Event for Rail Safety Month
To improve rail safety, Metrolink and law enforcement agencies heighten awareness of dangerous activities near railroad tracks LOS ANGELES – As part of its Rail Safety Month activities, Metrolink on Wednesday afternoon and evening partnered with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to conduct an education and enforcement operation […]
Los Angeles | ADDA Campaigns Against Proposed Charter Amendment Defunding the Police
On July 21, 2020, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 (Supervisor Kathryn Barger voting “No”) to approve a proposed Charter Amendment. If approved by the voters, it will defund public safety to the tune of hundreds of million dollars. On Tuesday, July 28, the Supervisors are expected to introduce ballot language for the Defund […]
Annual disaster simulation training ensures community safety
While Ventura County’s weather patterns can be unpredictable, it is key to always be prepared when a natural disaster hits, such as a fire or a flood, especially when it comes to the survival of life and property. As a part of that preparation, the Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) conducted Storm Day, an […]
Simi Valley | It’s Time to Register for High School Classes in Public Safety
The Public Safety Pathways is a career education program that prepares students for college and careers with broad-based foundational knowledge in forensics, the legal process, public safety, law enforcement, and homeland security. Careers in this sector attract students who want to help fellow citizens and make improvements to the communities they serve. In partnership with […]
A Common Sense Public Safety Blueprint for Gov. Gavin Newsom
. . .. By Michele Hanisee . Governor Gavin Newsom enters office with a liberal resume and promises to fulfill a progressive agenda. But this doesn’t condemn the Governor to stumbling down the dangerous path that his predecessor carved out. This path is littered with a series of public safety experiments that former Gov. Jerry […]
Commentary | Bo Dietl: After Thousand Oaks Tragedy, It’s to Reassess Public Security Measures
Bo Dietl | Contributor Once again, our nation is shocked and saddened with news of the mass shooting that occurred at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California. Every time that I hear news like this, it feels like a punch in the gut. I salute the brave officer who lost his life trying to […]
CA Bail Elimination Experiment to Begin- Local Officials Comment
By George Miller Hundreds of years of use of the cash bail system for defendants is about to be ended in California by legislative action. The system of posting bail for release for criminal charges pending trial dates back to at least 1677, with the English Habeas Corpus Act. The English Bill of Rights […]
First Annual Heroes Among Us Gala! | Ventura Police Community Foundation
The Board of Directors of the Ventura Police Community Foundation announces the first annual Heroes Among Us Gala presented by the Players Casino. The event will take place on November 3, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the San Buenaventura Mission. The Foundation will recognize community members or groups, who through their personal […]
Be a Good Neighbor- Don’t Use Illegal Fireworks in Oxnard
With the Independence Day Holiday approaching next month, the Oxnard Police & Fire Departments would like to remind the public that ALL FIREWORKS ARE ILLEGAL in the City of Oxnard. This includes those that are marked “Safe & Sane” and are legally purchased in other cities. Anyone possessing, storing, selling, using, transporting, or handling fireworks […]
The California Contradiction – Protect Us From that Straw
By Mel Mann Imagine a state that passes a law welcoming, coddling and protecting criminals who already have a history of endangering citizens. Next, imagine a state where the State’s Attorney General warns business leaders they will be prosecuted if they work with or provide information to federal authorities. Lastly, imagine […]
