Local Safety Tracker

Stay aware of yesterday's notable crimes:

• Assaults & Batteries hit 400 block 23rd St S, 500 N Piedmont St, 4600 36th St S, 2700 Richmond Hwy
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Key win for local policing: Marianna Police Department received $30,000 from Florida's State Board of Immigration Enforcement to cover costs like...

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Key reflections on HPD's leadership shift:

• Chief Troy Carr retires after shaping the department
• Built HPD from scratch into a high-quality,...

Winter Garden Police Department is using AI to take calls in its dispatch center, as featured in a WESH 2 News video. A step forward in local emergency response tech.

Medford Police swiftly responded to a fight turning stabbing outside Pet Supplies Plus at 630 Fellsway around 4 p.m. today.

• Known parties clashed:...

Phishing alert from Brookings PD: Scam emails pretend to be from City Planning Dept, demanding zoning fee payments.

Key actions:

• Don't respond,...

Jackson County's new Emergency Operations Center boasts 12-inch reinforced concrete walls and rebar throughout, designed to endure winds up to 200 miles per hour. A vital boost for local disaster preparedness.

Key items from the March 2, 2026 meeting agenda relevant to local safety:

• Study Session on proposed Municipal Code amendment for a comprehensive,...

• CPOAB invites input on Proposed Policies and Procedures
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• Deadline: 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting

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• Nearly $1 million grant from California Highway Patrol funds LAPD's impaired driving enforcement
• Supports DUI task forces, officer training, and...

Fairfax County hosted a town hall on the Quail Pond Court area incident on Feb. 26 (7 p.m.), with the full 50:15 video now on YouTube (674 views). Multilingual versions available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Farsi.

• Incident details: Officers shot a person Thursday around 9:15 a.m. on the 1800 block of Rapid Falls Drive.
• Response: Police called for a reported incident; reason not yet available.
• Status: Department investigating the officer-involved shooting.

• Pender County Clerk Elizabeth Craver faces 3 felony counts of obtaining property by false pretenses
• Prosecutors introduce text: ‘Don’t say anything’ as key evidence
• Trial continues in local court
  Stay tuned for verdict impacting county operations.

DC is launching a new effort to hold federal agents accountable for their actions in the city, emphasizing transparency on use of force.

Auburn is debating controversial surveillance cameras, currently using about 8 to monitor license plates. A key local policing tech discussion for residents to watch.

Police Leadership Updates

• 🔥 Cincinnati Police Chief Investigation Extended: City extends investigation into Police Chief Teresa Theetge again,...

Cincinnati has extended its investigation into Police Chief Teresa Theetge again, with this second extension costing no additional funds – unlike the prior one at $9,000.

State Attorney Monique Worrell gave a public safety update for Osceola County, featured in a 12:02 WESH 2 News video with 173 views. Essential viewing for local safety insights.

• Armed stalking suspect flees from police, sparking a pursuit in Hillsboro.
• Officers deploy K-9 unit for search after suspect hides in a tree.
• Suspect arrested Wednesday night, showcasing effective local tactics.