Public Safety
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Blue Envelopes Let Law Enforcement Know of Communication Issues

| 11:02 AM

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Imagine a scenario in which your loved one is being pulled over or approached by a Sheriff’s deputy and is unable to communicate effectively with the officer. Whether your loved one has an autism spectrum disorder, dementia, becomes anxious around authority figures or is living with another condition that could impact how they react to the deputy, the deputy should be aware. 

Public Safety
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Avoid Holiday Scams and Thieves at Home

| 3:13 PM

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Don’t let your guard down during the holiday rush. Protect yourself from the real-life Grinches – burglars and fraudsters – looking to ruin your presents and plans. The San Diego Sheriff’s Department and District Attorney’s Fraud Division are reminding people of important safety tips as you make your final holiday preparations.  

Families
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Backpacks and School Supplies Giveaway at Super Saturday Event

| 2:12 PM

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Child Support Services is holding a Super Saturday event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 13 to giveaway hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to all children who attend, until supplies run out.