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Monthly Archives: October 2011
LAPD Air Support Opens Online Store
Due to overwhelming demand for air support memorabilia, the Los Angeles Police Department Air Support Division has launched online store, www.LAPDairsupport.com. All proceeds from merchandise sold on the site go directly into the Air Support Angel’s Foundation account which is a … Continue reading
New Public Safety Surveillance Drone
A manufacturer of small surveillance drones for the military has unveiled a model for use by police and other public safety agencies. Aerovironment Inc. of Monrovia, said Thursday its remotely controlled Qube air vehicle is small enough to fit in … Continue reading
CHP Guardian Units
Security outside the Hancock Park home where Obama was holding a fundraiser Monday evening. It takes a few CHP motors (Guardian Units) to secure the motorcade when the Prez is in town. Credit: Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times
Contra Costa Fire Rescue on Helmet Cam
On October 13, 2011 Contra Costa Firefighters rescued two women from a burning building. The raw footage was captured by the firefighters helmet cam.
New Motorola APX 4000 Radio Series Announced
Motorola Solutions, Inc. Monday announced the newest addition to its APX P25 Phase 2 TDMA mission critical two-way radio series. The APX 4000 portable is designed to provide public works, utilities and rural public safety users with a durable and … Continue reading
How Many Fire Buffs Can You Fit on a Fire Scene?
How many fire buffs are too many? It looks like the Detroit Police Department thought a few too many were buffing this fire. From David Psenechnuk at DMP Productions/FireBuffVideo.com
Obama Back in Town
Local officials are warning motorists to prepare for big delays when President Barack Obama arrives in Los Angeles Monday during afternoon rush hour. President Obama is back in town Monday for the second time in a month, attending two fundraisers … Continue reading
LASD Norwalk Station Halloween Haunted Jail October 22
Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is pleased to announce the return of the “Haunted Jail” and Open House on Saturday, October 22nd from 11am till 4pm. Due to an overwhelming demand, we are going to empty our station jail of all inmates … Continue reading
CHP Mobile Command Center Communicates Every Which Way But Smoke Signal
There’s a lot that can go wrong on California’s 15,181 miles of highway. When major catastrophes strike and an immediate, large-scale, coordinated response from multiple agencies is needed, the California Highway Patrol calls on its fleet of Incident Command Vehicles—the … Continue reading
Two Communications Towers to Go Up in Whittier, Puente Hills for Emergency Response System
Los Angeles County officials are looking to ensure that its 34,000 first responders are linked to one another and can communicate instantaneously in the event of a large-scale crisis or other catastrophic emergency – an issue that became nearly impossible … Continue reading
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