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President Biden signs Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022
President Signs Bill on Service-Connected Suicides into LawFOP Priority is Now Law, Bill on TBI and PTSD also Signed Washington, DC – Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, welcomed news that President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed one of the FOP’s top legislative priorities, H.R. 6943, the “Public Safety Officer Support Act,” into law yesterday. “The new law is the product of extensive effort made by the FOP and the incredible leadership >of Senators Duckworth and C...
Read MoreDefund the police advocate Ilhan Omar's city experiences sharp increase in majority of crimes, data shows
"Defund the police" supporter Rep. Ilhan Omar's city is experiencing a sharp increase in most crimes, data shows. The spike comes just one year after she backed a failed campaign to dismantle and replace the Minneapolis Police Department... To read the full story, click here.
Read More210 police, law enforcement officers shot in line of duty so far this year – up 14% from prior year: FOP
Of the 210 law enforcement officers wounded as of midnight on the last day of July, 39 were killed, the national police union reported. Meanwhile, 71 officers were shot as a result of 46 "ambush-style attacks," which claimed the lives of 18 members of law enforcement... To read the full story, click here.
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Public safety, private anxiety
Sheriff’s deputies deal with hard times By Dennis Myers dennism@newsreview.com At a banquet in a downtown hotel, Washoe County Sheriff Mike Haley stepped out to make a call.Photo by Dennis Myers For members of the public, the thought when they hear about fewer police on the street is likely for the safety of themselves and family members. But it also means that the jobs of those officers who remain after budget cuts become more dangerous. “I think what happens a lot in policing is … as...
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Public invited to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Sheriff’s Incline Village Substation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office invites residents to join them for a celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Incline Village Substation. Festivities will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Residents will have a chance to meet Sheriff’s Office staff and learn about the services provided through the Substation. They will also be able to tour the facility and see the results of a recently completed remodeling project. The Incline Village Substation ...
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Para-glider Rescued By RAVEN
On Saturday, July 7th RAVEN responded to the area of Marlette Lake for a downed para-glider with possibly two broken legs. RAVEN crew used the helicopter cell phone to make contact with the victim. Using the victim's descriptions of where he was, RAVEN was able to locate the victim between two sharp peaks at 8,000 feet. HASTY Member Andy Monroe was lowered along with the backboard and litter. Monroe singlehandedly prepared
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