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Tag: California agencies
Patrol
California Officers Injured in Vehicular Attack
Both officers were wearing their seatbelts. They were treated at a local hospital for what CHP described as “minor to major injuries.”
March 15, 2024
Patrol
High-Speed California Pursuit Ends when Suspects Crashes into Porta-Potty
West Valley CHP reported on X that officers pursued a BMW at speeds topping 115 mph using both patrol vehicles and a helicopter before the crash.
March 14, 2024
Technology
San Francisco Voters Approve Police Drones, LPR, and Looser Pursuit Rules
The proposition—which was placed on the ballot by Mayor London Breed—needed a simple majority to pass. In initial returns, the measure was winning with nearly 62% of the vote.
March 6, 2024
Patrol
4 California Deputies Injured, Suspect Killed in Shootout and Pursuit
The suspect led deputies on a pursuit, during which the suspect stopped, fired shots at the deputies, and drove away again, the Sheriff's Office said.
March 5, 2024
Command
California Reports 94% Increase in CHP Applications Over 2022
Governor Gavin Newsom is attributing the increased interest in trooper positions to recent recruiting efforts, including the CHP 1000 recruitment campaign and a new recruitment web series titled “Cadets.”
March 5, 2024
Patrol
Unfinished, Abandoned Towers in Downtown Los Angeles Become Serious Problem for LAPD
LAPD Chief Michael Moore told a news conference Tuesday that the Oceanview Plaza Towers in a busy downtown area of the city had "strained our deployment."
February 14, 2024
Investigations
California Sheriff Holding 88 Cars Confiscated at Weekend Sideshow
"They can stop calling. Those vehicles will be held by us until those court cases have been settled," Sheriff Patrick Withrow said in a video on Facebook.
February 7, 2024
Patrol
120 CHP Troopers Deploying to Oakland in Attempt to Reduce Crime
Crime in Oakland is rising at a disproportionate rate compared to other urban centers in California, officials said, noting increases in violent crime, robbery and vehicle theft by 21%, 38% and 45%, respectively, in 2023.
February 6, 2024
Patrol
California Deputy Critically Wounded During Eviction, Suspects Found Dead
The wounded deputy was transported to a local trauma center by ambulance. While the injuries are critical, they are deemed non-life-threatening.
January 25, 2024
Technology
California City Asks State Supreme Court to Review Ruling Over Release of Drone Footage
A 4th District Court of Appeal ruled that while much of the drone footage could be exempt, it was incorrect to rule that all the video footage could be considered tied to investigations.
January 22, 2024
Command
California Agencies Want Legislation to Reduce Court Time for Officers
Redding Police Chief Brian Barner has long thought it was odd that community service officers are allowed to interview witnesses to crimes, but state law prohibits them from testifying about what they were told.
January 12, 2024
Command
Conflict Between Mayor and Police Commission Derails Search for New Oakland Chief
The reset came days after Mayor Sheng Thao, who will make the decision, outright rejected a controversial shortlist of three finalists for the job that the civilian Oakland Police Commission had presented to her office.
January 3, 2024
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