Public Safety

Local School Locked Down Due To Burlgaries

Nov. 20, 2009: By City News Service

A group of residential burglary suspects scrambled onto the grounds of Madison High School today while fleeing police, prompting a lockdown of the Clairemont-area campus as officers did a building-by-building search.

60 S.D. Businesses Inspected For Illegal Hiring

Nov. 20, 2009: By Amy Isackson

Federal officials will inspect the hiring records of 60 employers in San Diego to see if they employ illegal immigrants. It is part of a nationwide inspection of 1,000 businesses.

4-Month-Old San Diego Baby Dies Of Swine Flu

Nov. 18, 2009: By Susan Murphy

A 4-month-old baby girl with no underlying medical conditions is the latest swine flu death in San Diego County, according to health officials. In all, 33 residents and four non-residents have died of swine flu since the outbreak began last April, and 617 have been hospitalized.

Activists Protest Drownings In All American Canal

Nov. 17, 2009: By Amy Isackson

Immigrants rights activists dove into the All American Canal Tuesday to protest migrant drownings. Activists strung buoys across the canal to honor the dead and to ask for new safety measures.

Activists Question Delays On Canal Safety Measures

Nov. 17, 2009: By Amy Isackson

Imperial County water officials plan to add new safety features to the All American Canal to help prevent migrants from drowning. When that will happen, however, is uncertain. Immigrants rights activists say the delays are costing lives.

"eWatch" System Keeps Public Informed

Nov. 13, 2009: By Alison St John

San Diego County residents who want more information about crime in their neighborhood can soon register with a new service that updates them as crimes happen.

Federal Officials Tout Program To Deport Criminal Illegal Immigrants

Nov. 12, 2009: By Amy Isackson

A federal program launched six months ago has helped law enforcement authorities identify more than 6,000 illegal immigrants as they are booked into San Diego County jails. Federal officials say the program is a success.

New San Diego Fire Chief Faces Challenges

Nov. 12, 2009: By Maureen Cavanaugh, Hank Crook

What are Fire Chief Javier Mainar's goals for the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department? We speak to Mainar about his promotion, and the challenges the fire department faces in these difficult budget times.

SD County Urges Undocumented Immigrants To Get H1N1 Vaccine

Nov. 10, 2009

Undocumented immigrants aren't normally encouraged to access county health services. But local officials say it's a different story when it comes to preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus.

Mexican Authorities Free Kidnap Victim With Help From FBI

Nov. 9, 2009: By Amy Isackson

Baja California law enforcement authorities have freed a young woman who was kidnapped on her way to San Diego. The FBI helped lead Mexican investigators to the 21-year-old.

Marijuana Task Force Makes Its Land-Use Recommendations

Nov. 6, 2009: By Tom Fudge

Medical marijuana shops will be allowed to locate in any commercial zone in San Diego if the city follows the recommendations of its Medical Marijuana Task Force.

Local Man Killed In Ft. Hood Shooting

Nov. 6, 2009: By Katie Orr

A local man killed in the Fort Hood shooting rampage just reenlisted in the Army last month. Army reservist John Gaffaney worked for San Diego County for 20 years. His most recent position was with the Adult Protection Services department.

Confusion Remains Over IHSS Anti-Fraud Law

Nov. 6, 2009: By Kelley Weiss, CCN

Some California lawmakers are still scratching their heads over new state anti-fraud rules for in-home care services for the elderly and disabled. And counties say the new law that went into effect this week is causing service delays. The stakeholders met Thursday to discuss the changes.