Region Practices Disaster Reponse in Large-Scale Drill
May 16, 2012 | 1:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County joined a statewide exercise testing the response of government, the private sector and volunteer organizations.
Public Safety
Responsible Social Hosts Don’t Serve Alcohol to Teens
May 15, 2012 | 4:30 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
As prom and graduation season approaches, it’s time for a reminder to teens and parents about the Social Host Law.
County Probation Department Bolsters Its Service with 64 New Officers
May 11, 2012 | 4:23 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County Chief Probation Officer Mack Jenkins swore in 64 newly-hired and promoted officers Friday in part to help the department meet the challenge of the Public Safety Realignment Plan, which transfers responsibility of thousands of offenders from the state to the County.
Hundreds Take Part in Three-Day Wildfire Drill
May 11, 2012 | 2:48 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Firefighters are preparing for peak fire season by going through a large-scale simulation at Barona Indian Reservation.
VIDEO: Juvenile Hall to College
May 10, 2012 | 12:24 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The vast majority of Juvenile Hall kids grow up in harsh and unhealthy environments, with a very high percentage having been abused. Hear the story of one teen who, with the help of his County psychologist, has turned his life around.
Child Victim and Witness Protections Strengthened
May 8, 2012 | 4:00 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Local law enforcement officials and child welfare and health professionals gathered today to sign an updated and improved version of the San Diego County ‘Child Victim-Witness Protocol.’
Reaching out for Readers
May 4, 2012 | 11:44 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Juvenile Hall is preparing to open its own library, but it still needs more books.