Clinton Township Fire Millage Renewal Covered 2028 Through 2035; Results Not Listed
Clinton Township voters considered renewing the Clinton Fire Department’s existing 1.6-mill funding through 2035 without increasing the current tax rate.
Crime, Courts & Public Safety
Crime, policing, courts, fire and emergency response, investigations, corrections, and public safety.
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Weiser firefighters battled four overnight fires, including garage blaze that spread to a home
Weiser Fire District crews responded to four separate fires between late July 4 and early July 5, including three grass or brush fires reportedly linked to fireworks and a garage fire that spread into a home.
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Decatur Parks employee Chris Seal dies after storm response
The City of Decatur announced July 20 that longtime Parks and Recreation employee Chris Seal died after critical injuries during storm-damage response.
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Midwest City Advances $5.7 Million Police-Fire Training Center
Midwest City voters approved a police and fire training-center bond project. The city says site utilities and construction costs remain key planning issues.
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San Rafael Contacts 13 Unpermitted Food Vendors in Joint Operation
San Rafael and Marin County agencies contacted 13 unpermitted food vendors and confiscated about 500 pounds of food during a July 11 operation.
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Newark Extends Emergency Armed-Security Contract for Up to $2 Million
Newark’s Municipal Council extended an emergency armed-security contract through Sept. 29 while the city continues a formal bidding process.
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Chandler sets Aug. 13 vote on Flock license-plate reader renewal
Chandler City Council is scheduled to decide Aug. 13 whether to renew the city’s fixed-camera automated license-plate reader contract.
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Madison cancels signature events after fatal police shooting
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Albuquerque Expands Automated Speed Enforcement to 40 Cameras
Albuquerque is expanding its automated speed-enforcement program from 20 to 40 cameras, with citations, video review and appeals handled through the city.
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CPSC tells consumers to stop using Lakkzoom immersion water heaters after fire hazard warning
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned on July 22, 2026, that Lakkzoom 12-inch immersion water heaters can ignite within minutes when partially or completely out of water.
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FBI says child-exploitation operation located more than 200 victims and led to 350-plus arrests
The FBI says Operation Iron Pursuit, a monthlong April 2026 effort with federal, state, local and community partners, located more than 200 child victims and produced more than 350 arrests.
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Plover Public-Safety Building Plans Move Into Bidding Process
Plans for new public-safety buildings in Plover have gone out to bid, with proposals due July 7, 2026, before the project is expected to return to the Village Board.
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Brentwood police and city set Aug. 27 citizen safety seminar
The City of Brentwood and Brentwood Police Department have scheduled a citizen safety seminar for Aug. 27, 2026. The announcement confirms the date and organizers, but not yet the time, venue or agenda.
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Construction begins on 13,341-square-foot Los Angeles County fire station in Valencia
Los Angeles County broke ground May 29 on Fire Station 46 at 26720 Bombero Lane in Valencia, with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
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Mead man arrested on suspicion of soliciting a minor after online sting, authorities say
Bradley James Dean, 39, of Mead was arrested June 23 after an online group said it posed as a 13-year-old girl, arranged a meeting and contacted law enforcement.
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Southport police investigate damaged parade chairs along North Howe Street
Southport police are seeking information after multiple chairs placed along North Howe Street for the city’s Fourth of July parade were intentionally cut or damaged.
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Hempstead Village Schedules 2026 Community Day at Firehouses
Hempstead Village scheduled Community Day for Aug. 8 at local firehouses, following National Night Out outreach on Aug. 4 and its Aug. 6 rain date.
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Medford selects Trevor Arnold as next police chief
Medford selected Trevor Arnold as its next police chief on May 27, citing his work with the Livability Team and experience in critical incidents.
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Construction Paused at Proposed ICE Facility Near Gilroy
Construction at a proposed federal ICE facility near Gilroy is paused through Sept. 9 as California and Santa Clara County litigation moves toward a hearing.
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Owensboro Police, Fire and Schools Complete Safety Training
Owensboro police, firefighters and public schools completed a two-week active-shooter training operation focused on coordinated emergency response.
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Glendale Appoints Robert William as Permanent Police Chief
Glendale appointed Robert William as permanent police chief after his interim service began in December 2025, giving the department permanent leadership.
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Akron Officials Defend Flock Cameras as Privacy Debate Continues
Akron police officials say Flock Safety cameras help investigations, while privacy and oversight questions remain unresolved in the city’s public-safety debate.