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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Dec |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
A Special Message from Paulette Aniskoff, Director of FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness Division
Colder Weather is Upon Us – Be Prepared for Power Outages
Holiday Gift Ideas
Cool Updates to a Winter Emergency Kit
Dates for Your Calendar, and more .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Dec |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
ICE, European law enforcement agencies and Europol seize 132 domain names selling counterfeit merchandise in 'Project Cyber Monday 3' and 'Project Transatlantic' operations
ICE deports fugitive wanted in Poland for reckless homicide
HSI arrests man who allegedly threatened to kill Texas police, their families
Wanted war criminal arrested in central New York
HSI recovers 23-month-old child from human smuggling venture, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Dec |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Dec |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Hurricane Season Ends
Beating the Winter Storm Blues
Fire Up Safely
CERT Volunteers in Action
Citizen Corps Volunteers Make a Difference in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Dec |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Dec |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
A brief Message from the Individual and Community Preparedness Division
Donate and Volunteer in Times of Need
For Those Who Want to Help
Mobile Applications Before, During and After a Disaster: Going Further with Social Media
CERT Volunteers Support Response and Recovery Efforts, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Dec |
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| Dec 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Dec |
 LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck
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LAPD Chief's Message
Dec 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
As I write the last message for the year, I proudly reflect on the accomplishments we have had over the last 12 months and I look forward to what 2013 holds for us on a professional and personal level.
In addition to a continued drop in crime, we had notable successes with the second hard closure of the 405 freeway, or Carmageddon II, and the transportation of the Space Shuttle Endeavour from LAX to the California Science Center.
These are just two examples of our ability to collaborate with other agencies and the community, in order to produce positive results. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Nov |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Pennsylvania man, registered sex offender pleads guilty to online child enticement
Iranian national and his company charged in plot involving export of military antennas from the US
Alleged leader of ethnic Albanian organized crime syndicate extradited to the US to face drug & money laundering charges
CBS News' 60 Minutes features HSI bust of a multibillion-dollar Colombian "Super Cartel"
Operation Game Over nets 13 arrests for document fraud and identity theft, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Nov |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Nov |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Canadian woman sentenced to 8 years on drug charges
El Paso attorney linked to drug cartel arrested on money laundering charges
US Central Command commends ICE for hiring US military veterans
ICE arrests 40 during 3-day operation targeting criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in Indianapolis area
Jamaican citizen sentenced to prison for illegally re-entering US, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Nov |
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Weekly Daily News Digests - the LA Police Protective League, the union that represents the rank-and-file LAPD officers, presents a weekday digest of local news, which often includes the union's opinion and perspective.
Frequent topics include:
 Local Law Enforcement
Curent Crime Stories
California Prisons
Homeland Security Issues
Immigration / Border
LA City Government
State Budget Crisis
California Politics
Pensions & Benefits
Changes in the Law
and much more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Nov |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Hurricane Sandy – One Week Later
Engaging Families in Community Service and Preparedness
Social Media in Emergency Management
Flood Insurance and Why It's Important
Nor'easter Impacting Areas Still Recovering from Hurricane Sandy – Ensure You Are Prepared, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Nov |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Nov |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Communities Begin Recovery Efforts in Sandy's Wake
Engaging Families in Community Service and Preparedness
Wrapping up CyberSecurity Month: Cybersecurity for Businesses a Critical Issue
Halloween Safety Tips
Disaster Assistance Post-Sandy, Important Safety Tips to Follow, and Helping Those Affected by Sandy, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Nov |
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| Nov 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Nov |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
LAPD Chief's Message
Nov 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
Near the beginning of every month, LAPD's Chief of Police, Charlie Beck, puts together a message to the community, in which he highlights the efforts begining made by his department to deal with reducing crime and the fear of crime, as well as their work that improves the quality of life.
Frequently he releases his remarks in text format, but this month Charlie Beck's remarks were presented by podast. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Treasury/HSI sanctions Latin American criminal organization
NHTSA, ICE alert consumers to dangers of counterfeit air bags
ICE deports Macedonian man wanted for armed robbery conviction
Boston-bound man arrested at LAX for transporting hazardous materials
2 British nationals extradited from the United Kingdom, face terrorism-related charges, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Oct |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Hurricane Sandy Threatens U.S. Coast – Ensure You Are Prepared!
Prepare for hazards in YOUR area
WebinarAnnouncement: Volunteer and Service Opportunities to Engage and Prepare Your Communities
The Great Shakeout – A Great Success
Back to the Future with FEMA's Think Tank, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Oct |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Oct |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Fire Prevention and Preparedness: Activities and Events to Engage Your Communities
President Extends Greeting to October 18 ShakeOut Participants
Week Three: Cybersecurity for Businesses a Critical Issue
Communities Across the Nation Moving from Awareness to Action
FEMA Wants Your Feedback on Mass Care Services, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Oct |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Oct |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
2012 Individual and Community Preparedness Award Recipients Announced
Fire Prevention and Preparedness: Activities and Events to Engage Your Communities
Millions to Participate in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Having Two Ways Out
Protecting Public and Private Sector Cybersecurity, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Oct |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Oct |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
FEMA Releases 2012 Community Resilience Innovation Challenge
Activate Your Inner Preparedness Champion and Participate in a Drill!
How Prepared is Your Cyber Infrastructure?
Taking Action to Mitigate Against the Effects of Earthquakes
Another Community Based Partnership for Preparedness, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Oct |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Oct |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
HSI shares more than $800,000 with Webb County Sheriff's Office for critical assistance in drug smuggling investigation
Operation Overtime nets 16 arrests for drug trafficking and money laundering
Former employee of New Jersey defense contractor convicted of exporting sensitive military technology to China
4 charged in Houston human smuggling case involving 82 illegal aliens
Woman who impersonated ICE officer sentenced to 30 months in prison, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Oct |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Oct |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
National Preparedness is a Year-Round Activity
U.S. Geological Survey Prepares for the Future of Earthquakes
Volunteering to Make a Difference
Nation's First FEMA Corps Members Sworn In
Secretary Napolitano and Secretary Duncan Make Joint Request, and more .. |
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| L.A. Mayor's Crisis Response Team (CRT) Program is Recruiting Volunteers |
Oct |
City of
Los Angeles |
L.A. Mayor's Crisis Response Team (CRT) Program is Recruiting Volunteers
Los Angeles: The Mayor's Office would like to invite the community to become a "civilian" volunteer member of the Mayor's Crisis Response Team (CRT) Program.
The Crisis Response Team (CRT) is composed of professionally trained "civilian" community volunteers who respond to traumatic incidents at the request of the Los Angeles Police and Fire Departments. CRT volunteers provide immediate on-scene crisis intervention, attend to urgent victim needs, act as a liaison between the victim and emergency personnel, and give referrals to victims and their families affected by traumatic incidents.
The CRT program is managed by the Mayor's Office of Homeland Security & Public Safety in collaboration with the City's Fire and Police Departments. |
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| Oct 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Oct |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
LAPD Chief's Message
Oct 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
Near the beginning of every month, LAPD's Chief of Police, Charlie Beck, puts together a message to the community, in which he highlights the efforts begining made by his department to deal with reducing crime and the fear of crime, as well as their work that improves the quality of life.
Frequently he releases his remarks in text format, but this month Charlie Beck's remarks were presented by podast. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Sep |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Preparing Your Business and Employees for a Disaster or Emergency Event
Bringing CERT to Your Workplace
Workplace Disaster Preparedness Tools and Resources
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declarations
FEMA Major Disaster Declarations, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Sep |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Sep |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Maine chemical manufacturer partners with ICE
ICE deports Polish fugitive wanted for manslaughter
HSI special agents at JFK International Airport work 'To Catch a Smuggler'
Human trafficker sentenced to 30 years in prison
ICE arrests local leader of Latin Kings gang, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Partners in Preparedness: A Holistic Approach to Building Sustainable Partnerships
FEMA Think Tank Promotes Youth Preparedness!
Social Media: The Next Generation of Emergency Management Communications
Planning for Preparedness within Your Community
Join us for the Stream Live Option of “Safety Datapalooza”, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Sep |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Sep |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Man arrested for transporting teen girl for prostitution
Mexican national pleads guilty to illegally re-entering the US
21 individuals charged in "Operation Knot So Fast 2012"
ICE's national search for 'Jane Doe' child pornographer nets 2 in Oregon
Los Angeles manufacturing company, its owner criminally charged for hiring violations, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Sep |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
SEPT IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH, 2012 - a Presidential Proclamation
Welcome to National Preparedness Month!
Be Ready Using Disaster Preparedness Apps, Texts and Technology!
Preparedness Planning and Taking Action
Our Nation's Youth and the Impact they have on Preparedness, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Sep |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Sep |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Hurricane Isaac, Wildfires and Earthquakes
Emergency Incidents Across the Country
Job Posting for National CERT Program Director
Zombie Awareness: Effective Practices in Promoting Disaster Preparedness
New School Preparedness Tool Helps Parents and School Officials Kick-Off the School Year, and more! .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Sep |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
MS-13 gang member sentenced for illegally re-entering the United States
HSI Newark and Spanish authorities combat narcotics smuggling
Additional Kansas man arrested on charges stemming from international child pornography probe
Leader of Internet piracy group 'IMAGiNE' pleads guilty to copyright infringement conspiracy
Hong Kong jewelry exporter pleads guilty to customs fraud, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Sep |
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| Sept 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Sep |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
LAPD Chief's Message
Sept 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
The month of September marks the beginning of fall and the exciting start of the new school season for many young children, but it is bittersweet because we will always remember the innocent civilians and our first responder brothers and sisters who lost their lives during the tragic September 11th terrorist attacks.
Despite the passage of 11 years, this loss still resonates with us today. Although, it motivates us to continue our fight to prevent current acts of terrorism both domestically and abroad. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Aug |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Zombie Awareness: Effective Practices in Promoting Disaster Preparedness
Share Your Real Life Emergency Communications Stories
Private Sector Readies for National Preparedness Month
One Year Later Earthquake Preparedness Takes Center Stage
Individuals Recognized at the White House for National Service, Tropical Storm Isaac, and more! .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Aug |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
2 North Carolina men sentenced for weapons smuggling
Houston drug trafficker sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison
Hampton Roads BEST Force makes third drug bust in 3 weeks
Virginia man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
HSI special agents honored by the city of South San Francisco, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Aug |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Aug |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Discussions Between Generation X, Y, and Z
Back to School Youth Preparedness Projects Webinar
Faith-Based and Community Organizations Advance National Preparedness Efforts
Youth Preparedness on Campus in Austin!
Nation's Youth Gather in Washington, D.C. for Community Preparedness Roundtable, and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Aug |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Aug |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Support FEMA in its Effort to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Nation
Prepare for the School Season on Our Next Webinar
Planning for Preparedness on the National Preparedness Coalition Website
FEMA Think Tank Call Focuses on Faith-Based and Community Organizations
2013 RSVP Grant Competition Announced, and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Aug |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Aug |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
ICE seeks public's help to identify Jane Doe wanted for production of child pornography
HSI investigation leads to child pornography charges for Texas man
El Salvadoran felon sentenced to 92 months for illegally re-entering US
12 indicted in multi-state drug trafficking conspiracy
HSI, Puerto Rico Police Department seize 1,048 kilograms of cocaine, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Aug |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Submit Your Individual and Community Preparedness Award Nominations NOW
Preparedness Training for Everyone
Join the Discussions of the National Preparedness Coalition
More and More States Joining Earthquake Drill
Fire Corps Remains Active Throughout the Country, and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Aug |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Aug |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
HSI, Caribbean Corridor Strike Force seize 450 kilograms of cocaine, arrest 2
Alleged gang member charged with attempted murder of HSI special agents
San Antonio ICE office deports record number of aliens so far in 2012
31 arrested in San Diego-area ICE operation targeting criminal aliens
Former Delta employee pleads guilty to drug smuggling charges, and more .. |
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| August 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Aug |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
LAPD Chief's Message
August 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
The month of August marks the 29th year anniversary for National Night Out. This year's event will be held on August 7th, and will be our 13th consecutive year of participation.
Many of our geographic areas get actively involved by holding cookouts, block parties, open houses, and peace marches to name a few.
I urge you to take this time to engage with the communities we serve and celebrate our partnership. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
July |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
July |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Learn How to Fund and Sustain Your Citizen Corps Program
FEMA Deputy Administrator to Discuss Public-Private Partnerships and the Emergency Management Community
Only Seven Days Left to Submit an Individual and Community Preparedness Award Nomination
First Ever ShakeOut in the SouthEast!
Delaware Medical Reserve Corps Receives Grant to Expand Response During Radiological Emergencies, and more! .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
July |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
2 more convicted for attempting to smuggle 652 assault rifle magazines to Mexico
Twice-deported Mexican national in Wisconsin sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for illegally re-entering US
Child predator sentenced to life imprisonment in Louisiana
ICE arrests 24 during 3-day operation targeting criminal aliens, immigration fugitives in Indianapolis
Man who sold counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs online receives prison time, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
July |
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| July 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
July |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
July 2012 - by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
As the Chief of Police, it is important to me that officers are constantly utilizing safe tactics in all of their daily activities. As a general rule when officers are riding in their patrol cars, the windows should always be rolled down and officers should be consistently scanning their surroundings for inherent dangers. Unfortunately the influx of new technological equipment, such as smartphones, has made it much easier to become distracted than in years past.
While I understand it is very tempting to check non-work related voicemails or return text messages from our loved ones, we must be diligent in maintaining officer safety and be aware of our surroundings in order to expect the unexpected and never be caught off guard. Moreover, as representatives of the finest police department in the nation, we are not above the law and LAPD officers should act accordingly.
Always remember, we can never predict when an event will occur on our shift that will forever change the course of our lives. It is much better to be prepared than to be caught off guard. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
July |
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| Statement from LAPD after the shooting in Aurora, Colorado |
July |
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Statement from Los Angeles Police Department
following the shooting incident that occurred in Aurora Colorado
July 20, 2012
Los Angeles
Immediately following the shooting incident that occurred in Aurora Colorado, the Los Angeles Police Department dispatched officers to major venues where the movie “The Dark Night” was playing. No incidents occurred in the City of Los Angeles.
Today, and in the immediate future, the LAPD will be providing hi-visibility patrol to major theaters in Los Angeles, as well as other sporting events, concerts and crowded venues. Our presence will be both uniformed officers as well as undercover officers. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
July |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Webinar: How to Engage Your Community in Service Projects Year Round
The ICP Awards Deadline is Quickly Approaching
CERT Liability Guide Now Available
Preparedness is a Hot Topic Online!
Don't Miss Out on the Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
July |
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| Colorado Burning -- in pictures |
July |
firefighting from the
ground and the air
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Colorado Wildfires Photos: The Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs
A three-day-old wildfire erupted with catastrophic fury Tuesday, June 26, ripping across the foothills neighborhoods of Colorado Springs, devouring an untold number of homes and sending tens of thousands fleeing to safety in what was shaping up as one of the biggest disasters in state history. “This is a firestorm of epic proportions,” said Colorado Springs Fire Chief Richard Brown. The Waldo Canyon fire in El Paso County — which had been growing in the forested hills on the city's west side — blew into an inferno late in the afternoon, raging over a ridge toward densely populated neighborhoods. An apocalyptic plume of smoke covered Colorado's second-largest city as thousands of people forced to evacuate clogged Interstate 25 at rush hour trying to get to their homes or to get out of the way. By nightfall, roughly 32,000 people left their homes, chased out by the flames. |
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| About the Fourth of July |
July |
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Nine Things You Never Knew About the Fourth of July
July 4, 2012
by AMY BINGHAM
Sparklers? Check. Head-to-toe red, white and blue outfit? Check. Pocket-sized Declaration of Independence? Heck yes.
The Fourth of July may be known for its stellar picnics, fabulous fireworks and heavy doses of patriotism, but what about the coincidental deaths and jumbo-sized gifts that have also marked America's 236 birthdays? If the Fourth of July had a greatest hits reel, this would be it. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
South Texas father and son arrested, charged with shooting HSI special agent
Man convicted of immigration fraud extradited to US from India after fleeing to avoid prison
Fugitive Mexican cartel member deported following capture in Los Angeles
Guinea national sentenced for failing to comply with ERO order of supervision
Ohio man pleads guilty to luring a minor for sexual activity, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
July |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Webinar: Citizen Corps Funding: Structuring Your Program for Sustainability
Take Your Talents to the Federal Level!
Summer Brings Fun and Family, But Also Severe Weather and Hazards
School's Out for the Summer – But the Education Doesn't Have to Stop!
Don't Miss Out on the Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, and more! .. |
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| Summer Night Lights Begins 5th Year of Violence Reduction Programming in LA |
July |
 Now in its 5th year,
32 LA City parks are
involved in the program
- 4 nighs a week |
32 LA Public Parks Host an Expanded Series of After-Hours Events to Reduce Crime and Violence during Peak Months for Gang-Related Activity
LOS ANGELES — Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, along with LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, Deputy Mayor Guillermo Cespedes, and 352 Youth Squad members, today announced the start of the 2012 season of the Summer Night Lights program, an expanded series of after-hours events in 32 public parks located in areas with high rates of violent gang-related crime.
Since its implementation in 2008, Summer Night Lights has successfully reduced violence in communities most impacted by gang activity by extending park hours until midnight, four days a week (Wednesday - Saturday), during summer months. The program aids violence reduction by providing meals, mentoring, and activities, including athletics and cultural enrichment, during peak evening hours for gang activity. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
July |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
June |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
United Technologies subsidiary pleads guilty to criminal charges for helping China develop attack helicopter
South Texas woman sentenced to 30 months in prison for human smuggling
Former Peace Corps volunteer admits sexually abusing children in South Africa
22 charged in multi-state scheme to obtain real driver's licenses with fraudulent documents
2 Mexican nationals plead guilty to transporting illegal aliens within United States, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
June |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
June |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
What Do You Think About Our Nation's Preparedness Messaging?
Deputy Administrator Serino Emphasizes Public Health and Preparedness
Grant Funding Opportunity Now Accepting Applications!
Learn Basic First Aid Situations Right from Your Smart Phone
How to Engage Your Community in Service Projects Year Round, and more! .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
June |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
30 sought in illegal driver's license scheme
76-year-old south Texas woman arrested for arranging sham marriages
HSI dismantles counterfeit cell phone operation, 3 arrested
A Mississippi man receives 60 years for creation, distribution of child porn
3 charged in probe targeting international prostitution ring, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
June |
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| False alarms down sharply -- LAPD Police Commission perspective |
June |
Nearly 80% are
still false alarms |
The number of false burglar-alarm calls to police has decreased by nearly 60 percent in the eight years that the city has been charging for them, the Police Commission said Wednesday (see PRESS RELEASE inside).
The city fielded fewer than 42,000 false-alarm calls in 2011 - compared with 102,000 in 2003 before a new police policy took effect.
That policy included charging alarm customers an escalating series of fines for false calls, and declining to send officers out if a location has already had two false alarms that year and the third alarm is not verified.
That policy was a compromise from the original proposal to stop responding to any unverified alarms. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
June |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Conducting CERT drills and exercises just got easier…
National Preparedness Month Webinar is TODAY!
Help Craft Our Nation's Preparedness Messaging
Citizen Corps Funding: Structuring Your Program for Sustainability
Apply for the 2012 Individual and Community Preparedness Awards, and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
June |
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| June 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
June |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
June 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
With all that we have going on at work and in our personal lives, it seems as though the months fly by leaving us wondering where the time has gone.
It's hard to believe that we are already six months into 2012.
So, as we enter this half way point of the year I want to thank you for your continued dedication and sacrifices that you make for this Department and the citizens of Los Angeles, each and every day.
2012 Safe Summer Tip-Off Event
This year's Safe Summer Tip-Off basketball game is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 9th at the USC Galen Center. Already in its third year, this collaborative event features the game itself, static displays of police and fire equipment, celebrity appearances, gift giveaways and a free BBQ lunch. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
June |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Secretary Napolitano announces deferred action process for young people who are low enforcement priorities
HSI, CBP nab fugitive wanted for document fraud and identity theft
Leader of drug trafficking organization sentenced
ICE deports ex-Indonesian bank executive convicted in multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Southwest Texas man sentenced to nearly 13 years for drug trafficking, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
June |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
May |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Investigators seize multiple weapons in bust of Bay Area heroin trafficking ring
2 Mexican nationals indicted for alien harboring
California man sentenced to 20 years on child pornography charges
ICE deports Mexican national wanted for murder
Operation Caribbean Resilience nets more than 220 arrests, seizure of 142 illegal arms, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
May |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
May |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Don't Miss the Chance to Nominate a Leader from Your Community!
Thank You to the Nation's Public Servants
Planning for Preparedness in the Pacific
REMINDER: Empowering Our Youth in Ohio!
Learn What Season is Fast Approaching and How Our Nation's Youth are Building a Better America! and more! .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
May |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
May |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Investigators seize multiple weapons in bust of Bay Area heroin trafficking ring
2 Mexican nationals indicted for alien harboring
California man sentenced to 20 years on child pornography charges
ICE deports Mexican national wanted for murder
Operation Caribbean Resilience nets more than 220 arrests, seizure of 142 illegal arms, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
May |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
May |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
San Jose store owner indicted for trafficking in counterfeit designer goods
HSI dismantles multi-state prostitution ring based in Indianapolis
Medical supply company owner sentenced for healthcare and immigration fraud
Federal law enforcement agencies join movie industry to unveil new anti-piracy warning
Mexican man sentenced to 20 years for cocaine trafficking, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
May |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
May |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Are you Prepared for Severe Weather?
Youth Preparedness is Coming to Columbus, Ohio!
Work with States to Promote Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery!
Communities Across the Nation are Embracing CERT Training for Teens!
Are You Ready for Hurricane Season? and more! .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
May |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
HSI seizes more than $47 million in counterfeit merchandise at Patapsco Flea Market
Leader in alien smuggling ring sentenced to 18 years in prison
HSI targets bandit crews that exploit the Arizona border
Texas man sentenced to more than 17 years in prison for producing child pornography
ICE arrests 13 during enforcement operation targeting convicted criminal aliens in the Boston-area, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
May |
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| May 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
May |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
May 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
Police Memorial Month
The month of May is recognized as Police Memorial Month. During this period, we take the time to honor those who've made the ultimate sacrifice to our profession and those who we've lost while serving in the Military.
To date, 204 Los Angeles Police Department officers have died in the line of duty; 53 have passed during my time as a police officer. Many of those who have passed are friends, all of them are family. It is important that we honor them through our remembrance.
Police officers are asked to do extraordinary things. Police officers are asked to risk their lives for those that they don't know, and for their law enforcement brothers and sisters. That risk is only worthwhile if we honor them. Take time to visit the Los Angeles Police Department's Memorial To Fallen Officers, and recognize those who have given so much for so many. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Apr |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Learn What You Can Do to Prepare Yourself Financially for Disasters
Who Will Be Recognized in September for the Work they Do
The New Teen CERT Materials Are Here
Pledge to Prepare: Leading up to National Preparedness Month
Learn How You Can Volunteer in Your Community and more! .. |
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| Los Angeles Children Learning to Say NO to Bullying |
Apr |
Monica Harmon |
LAPD / community volunteer Monica Harmon present Anti-Bullying program for kids
EDITOR'S NOTE: The actions taken by community members can make a BIG difference. Here's an update on our good friend Monica Harmon's ongoing Anti-Bullying Campaign that she's been presenting across Los Angeles in partnership with LAPD.
Students Pledge To Stop
Monica Harmon, a long time LAPD volunteer and Public Safety Advocate has been making presentations on Anti-Bullying at public schools, parks and town hall meetings for about a year now.
These eye opening presentations on ‘Bullying” have caught the attention of the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Unified School District and many community members throughout the City of Los Angeles. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Apr |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Wanted Brazilian national deported from the US
Miami man pleads guilty in ozone-depleting substance case
HSI arrests fugitive wanted for illegal possession, sale of firearms
Boston doctor sentenced to 21 years for traveling to Alaska to have sex with minor
California man charged with trafficking counterfeit computer software, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Apr |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Apr |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Webinar Reminder -- Money Matters in Disasters
Pledge to Prepare: Leading up to National Preparedness Month
ShakeOut with the Great State of Utah!
FEMA Individual & Community Preparedness Division
New Teen CERT Materials Now Available!
FEMA CERT Update -- The New Teen CERT Materials are Here! , and more .. |
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| Education-Based Incarceration and Recidivism -- (see also: LACP's Think Tank) |
Apr |
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The Ultimate Social Justice Crime Fighting Tool
Chapters 8 & 9 by LACP's own Arthur Jones
EDITOR'S NOTE: We're very proud that LACP's own Arthur Jones was lead author of Chapters 8 and 9 in the newly released book Education-Based Incaceration and Recidivism, a work that takes a penetrating look at the needs and challenges of society's disenfranchised jail populations.
An increased body of researchers in educational leadership, ethics, law, sociology, corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, and public health agree that social justice is concerned with equal justice, not just in the courts, but in all aspects of society. Social justice demands that people promote a just society where people have equal rights and opportunities; everyone, from the poorest person on the margins of society to the wealthiest deserves an even playing field. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Apr |
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| LAFD Provides Additional Information Regarding 9-1-1 Response Times |
Apr |
"Serving with Courage,
Integrity and Pride" |
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is currently being asked: have response times gotten worse since the budget was cut a few years ago? It's a question being posed to fire departments across the country that are all having to do more with less. The LAFD is no different.
The Fire Department's budget has been cut by nearly $80 million over the past three fiscal years. To adapt to these cuts the LAFD has used various iterations of deployment and coverage plans that have saved the Department millions of dollars while continuing to ensure the high level of protection and emergency response the public deserves and expects.
The LAFD responds daily to over 1,000 calls across 469 square miles. As calls for emergency medical services continue to increase, the LAFD uses response times to the most critical medical calls as a benchmark. A recent review of data under the newest Deployment Plan shows, as predicted, response time did increase, but the overall impact is minimal. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Apr |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
New Mexico retired teacher arrested on federal child pornography charges
San Juan BEST seizes 28 kilograms of cocaine from cargo ship
President of an Arizona drywall company sentenced for employing illegal aliens
West Texas man sentenced to more than 7 years in federal prison for transporting child pornography
ICE arrests more than 3,100 convicted criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in nationwide operation, and more |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Apr |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Apr |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Pledge to Prepare: Leading up to National Preparedness Month
Meeting the Needs of Latino Communities in Emergency Management
Webinar REMINDER: April Monthly FEMA Preparedness Update
Implementing Youth Preparedness in Your Organization
Additional information about FEMA's youth programs, and more .. |
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| LAFD Community Emergency Response Team Program (CERT) - pdf file |
Apr |
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Schedule of Trainings - Classes & Program - (pdf file)
The Los Angeles Fire Department's CERT Program (free of charge) was developed because of the need for a well-trained civilian emergency work force. The CERT Program provides for community self-sufficiency through the development of multifunctional response teams who act as an adjunct to the city's emergency services during major disasters.
When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, and provide immediate assistance to victims. CERT members can also assist with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.
Through this unique program, people from community organizations, business and industry, and city employee groups will become CERT members. They work as a team member and perform as individual leaders by directing untrained volunteers in the initial phase of an emergency. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
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ICE arrests more than 3,100 convicted criminal aliens and immigration fugitives in nationwide operation - Top Stories of the Week
WASHINGTON — As part of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) ongoing commitment to prioritizing the removal of criminal aliens and egregious immigration law violators, the agency announced today the results of a six-day national "Cross Check" enforcement operation-which led to the arrest of more than 3,100 convicted criminal aliens, immigration fugitives and immigration violators.
"The results of this targeted enforcement operation underscore ICE's ongoing commitment and focus on the arrest and removal of convicted criminal aliens and those that game our nation's immigration system," said ICE Director John Morton. "Because of the tireless efforts and teamwork of ICE officers and agents in tracking down criminal aliens and fugitives, there are 3,168 fewer criminal aliens and egregious immigration law violators in our neighborhoods across the country." |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Apr |
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| April 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Apr |
LAPD Chief Charlie Beck |
April 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
In the business of law enforcement, success and failure often hinge on the commitment of the organization to its goals, the employees which serve, and the collaborative efforts within the community. As a Department we could not achieve our successes without the help from our community and the dedicated service of our sworn and civilian employees.
There is one unique way, however, in which community and police work come together and have a tremendous impact on the lives that we protect and the community that we serve.
I'm referring to our Reserve Officers. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Mar |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
FEMA Calls for Nominations to the National Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA Think Tank March Conference Call
Webinar REMINDER: Meeting the Needs of Latino Communities in Emergency Management
Naperville, Illinois to Honor Residents with President's Volunteer Service Award
The Great Utah ShakeOut is Coming Up, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Mar |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Mar |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
FEMA Preparedness Update Scheduled for TODAY!
Engaging Your Community Faith-Based Organizations in Emergency Management
Get Ready for National Preparedness Month 2012
FEMA Calls for Nominations to the National Youth Preparedness Council
FEMA Major Disaster Declarations Updates, and more .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Mar |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
Canadian man sentenced for alien smuggling
Avery Biomedical Devices Inc. becomes the latest IMAGE partner
ICE announces selection of HSI special agent in charge in New Jersey
Wanted Brazilian national deported from the US
ICE ERO deports convicted child predator wanted in Canada for child sex crimes, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Mar |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Mar |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Monthly Preparedness Call Moved to March 13!
Learn What FEMA and DHS are Doing About Issues Impacting Women and Children
PPD-8 National Planning Frameworks and Recovery Interagency Operational Plan
Youth Preparedness Coming to a Town Near You
Learn What FEMA and DHS are Doing to Help You Prepare for Floods, and more .. |
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| March 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Mar |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
March 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
In December 2011, the Managed Hiring Committee approved our repeated requests to grant some long overdue promotions and upgrades. Since then we have advertised 85 sworn upgrades, nine Detective IIIs and 76 Police Officer IIIs. Additionally, we have promoted 11 Lieutenants and 24 Sergeants. For Civilians we have hired a Police Administrator I to be the Risk Manager for the Department, promoted three Personnel Analyst I's and upgraded one Criminalist II.
Rest assured I will do everything I can to secure the future of our Department by continuing to work for the promotions you deserve.
I know that many of you are involved in commendable acts everyday but I wanted to acknowledge two that have occurred recently: |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Mar |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Mar |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Citizen Corps Program Grant and Effective Funding Practices Webinar
Featuring FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
FEMA's Individual and Community Preparedness Division will host a FREE Citizen Corps Program Grant and Effective Funding Practices Webinar, featuring FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, to highlight strategies for meeting community preparedness funding needs and provide an update on the 2012 grants.
Oregon Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides, and more .. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Mar |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
New interagency enforcement center opens
Feds arrest suspected large-scale smuggler of counterfeit sex drugs
Crips gang member sentenced to 64 months for illegally re-entering US
Upstate New York teacher indicted on child pornography charges
Virginia man sentenced for conspiracy to import drugs using cruise ship employees, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Mar |
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| Despite weak economy, crime in Los Angeles County still declines |
Mar |
Community Policing |
There were thousands fewer crimes reported in 2011 than 2010 in areas the LAPD and Sheriff's Department patrol. The trend puzzles some but reinforces a common police view that other factors are at play.
by Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times - January 5, 2012
EDITOR'S NOTE: Here at LACP we're not hard pressed to explain the consistent reduction of crime in the LA area. The same phenomenon has been seen across the county for at least the last decade. To our mind, the philosophy of "community-based policing" has been accepted and implemented by more and more agencies all around America ever since the events of 9-11. The fact is that the residents have more and more become partners with law enforcement. Their ranks now include thousands of individuals who serve as a "force multiplier" .. proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that community participation matters, and that it works! |
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| Public Safety in City of Los Angeles -- 2011 another good year for LAPD / LAFD |
Mar |
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2011 another good year for LAPD / LAFD !
by Bill Murray, LACP - January 5, 2012
There's no question we've got a lot to be grateful for when it comes to public safety in the City of Los Angeles. Our two principal agencies charged with keeping us safe, the LAPD (police department) and LAFD (fire department), have been doing a great job.
The statistics bear this out, and show both consistent reductions in crime and significant improvements in public safety over the last decade.
Mayor Villaragosa, LAPD's Chief Beck and LAFD's Chief Cummings announced the good news in press appearances yesterday. Here are the two press releases that followed their presentations. |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Mar |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
ICE hosts special response training for Kuwait, UAE delegates
Bodog and 4 Canadians indicted for conducting Internet gambling business
HSI arrests Chicago man wanted in Korea
Agents confiscate thousands of counterfeit goods at NBA All-Star Weekend
31 charged as part of decade-long human smuggling organization, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Feb |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Feb |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Don't Miss the Citizen Corps Program Grant and Effective Funding Practices Webinar
Featuring FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate
Citizen Corps Program Grant and Effective Funding Practices Webinar POSTPONED
The HSIN webinar system is currently undergoing serious technical issues that are not expected to be resolved by the time of the webinar as originally scheduled. We understand that this topic is timely and important to you, so we are working to reschedule the webinar as soon as possible. We will send out another message once we have confirmed a new date and time. We apologize for the inconvenience, and appreciate your patience. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Feb |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Feb |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
San Juan BEST seize guns and drugs, arrest 8
East Texas man sentenced for receiving child pornography
Special-needs man named honorary 'Special Agent'
'Raza Unida' gang member convicted for methamphetamine trafficking
ICE, CBP repatriates eight cultural artifacts to Guatemala, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Feb |
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| February 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Feb |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
February 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
As a world-class law enforcement agency, ensuring public safety is the mandate of the Los Angeles Police Department. A review of the 2011 End of Year crime statistics reveals, once again, that your hard work and dedicated service to the citizens of Los Angeles is paying off.
Crime in all of the major Part One categories, with the exception of homicides, was down for the ninth straight year. While year-to-date homicides increased by one, the overall homicide rate remains at levels that we have not seen since 1967. This is a remarkable accomplishment.
Particularly impressive are the gang-related statistics. Gang-related crimes account for a large portion of the City's total crime; this is why the 15.2% drop in criminal gang activity is a particularly impressive accomplishment. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Feb |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Engaging Your Community in Preventing Terrorism
Tools to Help Emergency Managers Meet the Needs of Latino Communities
2012 State of FEMA Report
Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)—Celebrating a Decade of Service, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Feb |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Feb |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
2.3 Million and Counting…
New Preparedness Webinars
Engaging Your Community in Preventing Terrorism
Get Ready to ShakeOut!, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Feb |
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| ICE - Top Stories of the Week |
Jan |
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Top Stories of the Week
ICE deports man wanted for murder in El Salvador
Las Vegas woman sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for cocaine smuggling
50 individuals charged in Puerto Rico with allegedly trafficking identities of Puerto Rican US citizens
ICE, CBP release report on 2011 counterfeit seizures
ICE HSI agents arrest fugitive, member of Juarez kidnapping ring, and more .. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Jan |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Disaster Preparedness at the White House
Youth Preparedness Coming to a Town Near You
CERT Webinar Reminder
FEMA's Online Community, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Jan |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Jan |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Webinar on New CERT Training - Tues. Jan. 24th at 2 pm ET
New CERT Training Tools
Millions Will Drop, Cover and Hold On!
FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declarations, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Jan |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Jan |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
Community Preparedness Accomplishments and Future Plans
Free Emergency Management Training
Millions Will Drop, Cover and Hold On!
CERT Webinar - Jan 24th, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Jan |
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| Jan 2012 - LAPD Chief of Police Monthly Message |
Jan |
LAPD Chief
Charlie Beck |
January 2012
by Chief of Police Charlie Beck
With the new-year upon us and a successful 2011 in our rear view mirror, I would like to take this opportunity to set the table for the coming year. As I'm sure all of you are aware, I set specific goals for the Department when I first became your Chief. This year I would like to continue our focus on those goals.
Our commitment to constitutional policing remains steadfast and strong. Continued crime reduction and community engagement is a top priority. Vigilance in our efforts to prevent terrorism is key and maintaining the personnel strength of the Department is my top priority. Finally employee wellness is vital to our overall strength as an organization and is something I really want to continue to focus on. |
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| DHS and FEMA Updates |
Jan |
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This Citizen Corps News Digest is provided by FEMA's Individual & Community Preparedness Division to highlight community preparedness and resilience resources and activities recently announced by federal agencies and Citizen Corps partners.
New CERT Training Now Available
Monthly Ready Call, A Year in Review Webinar
Upcoming Youth Preparedness Workshop
FEMA Major Disaster Declarations Updates, and more .. |
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| Daily Local & Regional NewsWatch |
Jan |
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