2009: In total, 15 officers have been killed in multiple-shootings incidents, up from four in 2008 and the most since 2000. Meanwhile, 44 officers total have been shot and killed in 2009, compared with 37 during the period last year – an increase of 19 percent. George Runner has proposed legislation to authorize the California Highway Patrol to activate the state's Emergency Alert System and issue a "Blue Alert" when necessary to speed apprehension of criminals who attack or kill local, state, or federal law enforcement officers. Similar to the "Amber Alert," which is employed when children are abducted, the Blue Alert will be activated only if a peace officer is killed, seriously wounded or assaulted with a firearm. Blue Alert programs have been established in Florida, Texas and Oklahoma and can help avert further harm to officers and the public when a description of the offender's vehicle or license plate are available for broadcast. The cold-blooded killing of four officers in Oakland and four Washington State officers just this year serves as a grim reminder that law enforcement officers must often confront criminals capable of incredible violence. When attacks on peace officers do occur, law enforcement agencies and the public may be better served by activation of a Blue Alert.

Economic Indicators

Deadly Traffic Sacramento officer goes public with facts and stats! Click on Image			Hip-Hop Riots How far will City Hall go to protect greedy rap promoters and problem clubs? Read Reports
Fugitive Loren Antonio is a classic example of high risk parolee. A murderer, child rapist and parolee at large, he was allowed to escape for a lack of patrol officers. He raped kids again. Read our report on parole	An angry Chief canceled the first session set up with the 911 Center. For two years we kept the pressure on. The results speak for themselves and the community won,  Read the in-depth report.	Sgt. Tom Cooper called them "The A Team" and without them, we'd have failed.  Dave Nakata and his partner George Chargin are two pit bulls who never fail us.  Read one such story.	Television news and Talk Radio have been the only media to support the efforts of Community Watch. SN&R is the first print media to cover COPS issues in depth. Read the Feature.

 

We Support Our Troops as well! Veterans Virtual Memorial Village & Center   CLICK BANNER TO REGISTER NOW A new virtual world were veterans past and present can enjoy a unique family friendly village, share intimate conversation in their own virtual apartment or explore the world together with their children and friends. The Village is inspirational and other parts of the world entertaining and fun at the same time. Software download and install is easy and secure. Enjoy our July 4th 2009 Groundbreaking and Salute to Veterans Past and Present CLICK TO VIEW