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ByAdminThe governmental body behind the police radio system covering five law enforcement agencies in the Coachella Valley says it has decided to limit the radio system to law enforcement personnel, a move that would cut off access to local journalists. The Eastern Riverside County Interoperable Communications Authority, or ERICA, which operates the encrypted radio channels…
Fake ‘Mayday’ Calls to Coast Guard Under Investigation, Public’s Help Sought
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LAPD Wants to Go on a Building Spree
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Uniden Announces Two New Scanners
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American Heroes Air Show 2015
ByAdminThe 2015 American Heroes Air Show is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2015. The show will feature helicopters from numerous public safety and military agencies, plus an occasional television news helicopter. The LAPD, LAFD, L.A. County Fire and L.A. County Sheriff will each have their helicopters on display. Sources: SCMA members…

