County Participates in National Emergency Alert System Test
Nov. 7, 2011 | 4:50 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Wednesday at 11 a.m., the County will join a nationwide test of the emergency alert system.
Public Safety
VIDEO: CSI: San Diego
Nov. 2, 2011 | 6:58 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A forensic laboratory with state-of-the-art technology helps the County Medical Examiner’s Office find answers in its death investigations.
Prescription Drug Take-Back A Success
Oct. 31, 2011 | 1:38 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
More than 7,000 pounds of drugs were turned in at 37 sites in San Diego and Imperial counties during the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 3rd National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday. A list of permanent prescription drug drop-off locations is here.
Make Your Halloween Safe and Spooktacular
Oct. 28, 2011 | 6:00 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Remembering several safety tips can help ensure that everyone has a safe and fun Halloween.
Citizens Learn About Local Law Enforcement
Oct. 27, 2011 | 4:18 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
How about a day-long class on law enforcement including crime prevention, search and rescue, border crime, bomb/arson issues and the K-9 dog team? About 25 rural residents completed such a class and some lucky ones even tried on a 120-pound bomb suit.
Residents Praised, Preparedness Urged at Power Outage Hearing
Oct. 26, 2011 | 3:54 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County told state lawmakers how they responded to September’s regional blackout and the lessons learned.
Taft Middle School Students Practice Drop, Cover, Hold On
Oct. 20, 2011 | 4:42 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Students at Taft Middle School in Serra Mesa participate in a statewide earthquake drill and demonstrate the safest response to protect themselves from falling objects and debris.