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Washington Post
a day ago
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- Washington Post
Dupont Circle park to close during World Pride, Park Service says
The historic Dupont Circle park at the center of Washington's historic LGBTQ neighborhood will be closed off by the federal government during next weekend's WorldPride parade and parties, another blow to a celebration that has gotten off to a rocky start. Mike Litterst, a spokesman for the National Park Service, said in a statement that the decision was made at the request of D.C. police 'to keep the community and visitors safe and protect one of D.C.'s most treasured public spaces.' Mayor Muriel Bowser's office and D.C. police referred all questions to the National Park Service.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Former Clark Co. student arrested in Indiana after bomb threat of former school
MARSHALL, Ill. (WCIA) — A former Marshall High School graduate was arrested in Indiana after planning to deploy destructive devices at her former school. In a joint statement from the Marshall Police Department and Marshall Community School District, they announced that on Friday, they were informed of the arrest of a past graduate of Marshall High School in Evansville, Indiana, where the female subject currently lives. Urbana Fire Department responds to house fire The information given to them from the Evansville Police Department is that the former student had in her possession 'incendiary,' or fire starting, devices with a plan to deploy the devices at her former school in Clark County. The subject remains in custody on the charge of possession of a destructive device. Both the Marshall Police Department and school district will remain in communication with the Evansville Police Department for the latest information and updates regarding this situation. They applauded both the St. Vincent Police Department and the investigation conducted by the EPD Bomb Technicians for leading to a safe arrest made during this incident. 'The safety of our community, students and staff is always our top priority and we remain committed to ensure this even when school is not in session,' part of the statement reads. 'We will keep you informed of any further developments as they become available.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
BBC News
5 days ago
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- BBC News
New Street Safe Team to tackle anti-social behaviour in Rotherham
A team of dedicated officers is to patrol Rotherham town centre and the surrounding towns of Maltby, Dinnington, Wath and Swinton, as part of a council scheme to reduce anti-social Metropolitan Borough Council is set to launch the high-visibility Street Safe Team to provide a reassuring presence in public spaces across the initiative will cost £570,000 to run annually, and is expected to be approved by the council cabinet next newly-recruited front line officers will be on hand to enforce regulations on littering, anti-social behaviour and street-drinking, as well as providing visitor information and community support, it is reported. The Local Democracy Reporting Service says the uniformed officers will work alongside management staff, as part of the council's community protection and environmental health will patrol high-footfall areas and hotspots, and work closely with South Yorkshire Police and other council departments.A report, due to be considered by the council's cabinet on 9 June, states the aim of the scheme is to enhance community safety and act as the "eyes and ears of the council."The team is expected to be operational by 1 September, following recruitment, training and a seven-week induction programme. Officers will be trained in enforcement, conflict resolution, trauma awareness, cultural competency, and part of the initiative, the council has committed to recruiting a diverse team and equipping officers to work with vulnerable individuals, including children and adults at role of the new Street Safe Team will be promoted among residents, as part of a communications plan to improve public perception of safety in the town centre, an issue repeatedly raised in public consultations.A full update on the team's performance will be relayed to the cabinet in March 2026, six months after the initiative is set to go live. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
CTV News
27-05-2025
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- CTV News
Barrie police opt for technology and scrap pen and paper to improve service
Residents in Barrie may notice police officers using their cell phones at incident scenes, but they're not checking out the latest trends on social media, they're utilizing technology to be more efficient. "As a service focused on innovation to support community safety, the Barrie Police Service is committed to seeking out technology that can support our officers and improve our service to the public," the service noted. The service recently implemented electronic note-taking on police-issued cell phones to allow officers to take voice notes rather than writing out details on small notebooks and scanning or photocopying them to be recorded. 'E-notes are quicker, more accessible and more sustainable,' the service noted. The move to scrap the old pen and paper method makes the Barrie service one of the first in the province to shift to e-notes. 'As technology continues to play a significant role in assisting our investigations, we are taking advantage of this innovative opportunity to allow our officers the ability to focus on the community when they are responding to calls, without the need to spend significant time taking hand-written notes,' said Barrie Police Chief Rich Johnston. The technology was rolled out as a pilot project and is now being used by frontline patrol officers, the traffic unit and specialized investigative units.
Times of Oman
27-05-2025
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- Times of Oman
North Al Sharqiyah Municipal Council reviews developmental, service projects
Ibra: The Municipal Council of North Al Sharqiyah Governorate reviewed several developmental and service-related topics in the governorate, most notably the implementation of permanent protection measures for villages affected by wadi pathways in the Wilayat of Wadi Bani Khalid. This initiative aims to enhance community safety and mitigate flood risks, alongside assessing the progress of various developmental and service projects across the governorate's wilayats. Chaired by Muhanna Mohammed Al Fazari, Deputy Chairman of the Council, the meeting discussed the minutes of its previous session held in April, along with responses received from the walis and government entities regarding the referred topics. The council also reviewed recommendations from its standing committees and evaluated the implementation progress of its 2025 action plan and proposed initiatives. Additionally, the meeting included a presentation by the "Ihsan" charitable team, highlighting their key humanitarian and social efforts in the governorate's wilayats. The session concluded with several recommendations and proposals aimed at supporting municipal operations and promoting local development across the governorate. A number of topics were also referred to relevant authorities for further study and feedback.
