police
New hotel law to aid police investigations
SOLANA BEACH — Attempting to help the Sheriff’s Department in its crime-fighting efforts, council members voted 4-1 at the June 12 meeting to approve an ordinance requiring hotel and motel operators to standardize information collected from guests at registration.
Police investigate suspicious death
CARLSBAD — On Friday, at 5:41 a.m. the city of Carlsbad Police Department received a call about a white male in his 20s lying on the beach needing medical aid.
Teens get opportunity to protect and serve
OCEANSIDE — The Police Explorer program gives teens the opportunity to learn about police operations firsthand and serve the city as law enforcement volunteers.
Fair brings neighbors together for a fun day in the park
OCEANSIDE — The Libby Lake Community Resource Fair was a bright spot for a community that had two neighborhood teens fatally shot and two injured at Libby Lake Park in March.
Police hosting meetings on crime trends
OCEANSIDE — Police detectives, crime analysts and undercover investigators shared local crime trends and what residents can do to stay safe at a community meeting held at Jefferson Middle School March 6.
Ceremony will honor fallen officer
OCEANSIDE — A ceremony will be held March 8 to unveil memorial plaques on the north and south side of the Harbor Bridge to honor fallen Oceanside Police Officer Dan Bessant who died in the line of duty Dec. 20, 2006.
Council OKs police agreement, housing plan and advisory commissioners
SOLANA BEACH — With Mayor Mike Nichols absent, City Council members voted 4-0 at the Feb. 13 meeting to approve a five-year law enforcement contract, adopt a mandated housing plan and fill two vacancies on an advisory commission.
Report shows increase in crimes, but experts urge caution against the numbers
COAST CITIES — Within the first six months of 2012, violent crime and property crime incidents increased throughout San Diego County compared to 2011, most notably in Carlsbad with a 73 percent increase in violent crime, according to statistics released by the FBI in January. Local law enforcement stated that the increase could be attributed [...]
Fighting, underage drinking and stabbings pervade RSF house party
RANCHO SANTA FE — More than 20 law enforcement officials and aerial support from a helicopter were required to tame an out of control party pervaded by fighting in the street, copious drinking and two stabbings just after midnight on Nov. 24.
Anti-DUI task force awarded $300K grant
COAST CITIES — San Diego County’s Avoid the 15 DUI Task Force will continue its DUI enforcement operations thanks to a $300,000 grant from the California OTS (Office of Traffic Safety) to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.