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public-safety1 year ago•1 min saved

"Portland Police Increase Patrols for Safe St. Patrick's Day Weekend"

Portland police are increasing patrols in the downtown entertainment district for St. Patrick's Day weekend as thousands are expected to gather, following multiple assaults including a fatal stabbing near the waterfront. The police are urging community members to enjoy the festivities safely and are investigating the incidents, including a random attack on a 73-year-old man and the fatal stabbing of a man on the lower pedestrian bridge.

via KATU|

#downtown #police-patrols #portland

security1 year ago•2 min saved

Dearborn Mayor Boosts Police Presence in Response to Islamophobic Op-Ed

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud called for increased police patrols in response to an opinion article in the Wall Street Journal labeling the city as "America's Jihad Capital," leading to online hate targeting the community. Hammoud, the city's first Muslim and Arab American mayor, criticized the article as irresponsible journalism and warned residents to stay vigilant. Other state leaders voiced support for Hammoud, denouncing the article's divisive and dangerous language. The opinion piece, written by Steven Stalinsky, compared Dearborn's pro-Palestinian protests to celebrations of violence and raised concerns about terrorism support in the area. The increased police presence follows a protest of President Joe Biden's visit to the area.

via Detroit Free Press|

#dearborn #islamophobia #mayor-abdullah-hammoud

local-news1 year ago•2 min saved

"Dearborn Mayor Boosts Police Presence Amid Inflammatory Op-Ed"

Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud has increased police patrols near places of worship and major infrastructure points in response to an "inflammatory" Wall Street Journal op-ed that led to an increase in Islamophobic rhetoric targeting the city. The op-ed alleged support for the Hamas militant group in Dearborn, prompting the mayor to take proactive measures to protect the Muslim community. The Michigan chapter of Council on American Islamic Relations welcomed the stepped-up police patrols, while President Biden's recent visit to Michigan was met with pushback over U.S. support for Israel's war with Hamas.

via CBS News|

#dearborn #islamophobia #local-news

campus-security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Racist Incident Prompts Increased Police Patrols at UW-Whitewater Campus"

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater has increased police patrols on campus after a group projected a swastika image on a student dorm, prompting concerns about safety and antisemitism. The incident, which occurred just before the start of the spring semester, has led to heightened security measures and counseling services being offered to those impacted. This comes amid a significant increase in reported antisemitic incidents across the US in the months following the October 7 attack by Hamas, with the university condemning the actions and emphasizing its commitment to creating a safe and inclusive community.

via CNN|

#antisemitism #campus-incident #campus-security

safetysecurity2 years ago•3 min saved

"New Orleans Implements Enhanced Safety Measures for Upcoming High-Profile Weekend"

The city of New Orleans has announced a new safety plan for Saints games and large events, which includes maximizing police patrols, engaging parking lot owners to hire security patrols, and utilizing smart technology to monitor crime. This comes after concerns about vehicle burglaries and auto thefts during previous events. The plan takes effect this weekend, coinciding with Tulane's top-25 matchup against Ole Miss and the Saints' home opener against the Tennessee Titans. The security measures aim to address safety issues while also benefiting the city economically. Changes to parking arrangements have been made to accommodate the large crowds attending the games.

via WDSU New Orleans|

#economic-benefit #new-orleans #police-patrols

transportation2 years ago•1 min saved

BART Boosts Train Policing

BART is increasing its police presence on train cars by more than double to address riders' safety concerns and quality of life issues during operating hours. The system had just 10 officers working per shift, but now there will be anywhere between eight and 18 more officers on patrol per shift, most of whom are being pulled from vehicle patrols. BART has also hired more cleaners, increased the number of times train cars are cleaned per day, and boosted the number of crews on overnight deep cleaning.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

#bart #crime #police-patrols

safety2 years ago•1 min saved

Law enforcement ramps up DUI patrols for St. Patrick's Day weekend

Police in Delaware County are reminding people celebrating St. Patrick's Day to plan ahead and not drink and drive. Roving DUI patrols will be on the roads to ensure drivers stay safe. The Northern Delaware County DUI Task Force, consisting of Radnor, Haverford, Marple, Newtown, and Springfield townships, will have extra officers patrolling the roadways looking for drunk drivers. Police advise people to celebrate responsibly and have a plan to get home, and note that DUI arrests have gone down in recent years with the rise of ride share services.

via WPVI-TV|

#dui #police-patrols #responsible-celebration