For three decades, the California Highway Patrol has used the Ford Crown Victoria sedan as its primary patrol vehicle. In 2013, the CHP switched to Ford’s Explorer-based Police Interceptor Utility. The “PUV” sports new safety and handling features and more cargo space and looks strikingly different from what California motorists are used to seeing. […]
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Whistler is currently offering a scanner trade in program. All you have to do is send them your old scanner (in any condition) and they will allow you to purchase a new Whistler scanner at a discounted price. You must also complete this order form. Source: Glen Rothstein, KK6OTP LA-145
Whistler Offering a Scanner Trade-In Program Read Post »
Over 250 LAFD personnel battled a massive fire at a partially built apartment complex in Downtown Los Angeles early Monday morning. Flames and smoke from the blaze could be seen for miles. The blaze also caused officials to partially close the 101 and 110 freeways. “This is a historic fire, what we as firefighters would call ‘a
Massive L.A. Fire Destroys Partially Built Apartment Complex Read Post »
A suspect wanted for allegedly stealing a BMW sedan led police on a chase in Van Nuys, bailed out on foot and attempted to get away on a skateboard before he was blocked by a good Samaritan in a pickup truck as officers arrived. The suspect exited the 405 Freeway at Victory Boulevard at about
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Los Angeles firefighters battled a non-injury commercial building fire in downtown LA’s garment district on November 29, 2014. Just after 2:30 AM, LAFD respond to 1409 Santee Street to find a row of one-story commercial buildings and smoke in the area. Firefighters conducted an investigation and found one unit with heavy fire inside which began
LAFD Battles Suspicious Commercial Structure Fire Read Post »
Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas expects to roll out by the new year his creation of four bureaus modeled after the Los Angeles Police Department, one of the key reforms called for to improve accountability in the Los Angeles Fire Department. The Fire Commission was briefed Tuesday November 18 on the plan. Terrazas expects the new
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UPDATE: SCMA member Alex Thompson with venice311.org was kind enough to provide her photos and videos for our members to view. Los Angeles firefighters relentlessly battled an extremely hot and stubborn Major Emergency blaze at a large Venice storage facility that injured five firefighters. Just after 7:30 PM on October 25, 2014, the Los Angeles
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From LAPD Air Support Come visit us next Sunday Oct. 26th at this great event. Rain or shine 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Free family event. WWRE is an annual open house, exhibition and family event hosted by the California National Guard, Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) and the Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce.
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The Culver City Police Department will be holding their open house on October 18th from 10 AM to 3 PM. The public will be able to tour the police station and jail, explore police vehicles and equipment, visit with officers and CSI forensic specialists, watch K-9 demonstrations, view police weapons and even get a picture
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Heads up to everyone who likes to monitor special events. This week we’ll see separate visits from both the President and Vice President giving us opportunities to monitor some tactical frequencies and messing up traffic for those on the West Side. Vice President Joe Biden will speak at a fundraiser and also take part in
Obama and Biden to Both Visit LA This Week Read Post »
