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TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention has issued important safety guidelines for the use of medical oxygen at home, especially as the summer season brings …

MARYLAND — The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the National Weather Service, has issued several Tornado Warnings for various locations across the state. These storms …

JAMES CITY COUNTY, VA—A serious collision on Interstate 64 resulted in the death of a Midlothian man and left a VDOT Safety Service Patrol driver with minor injuries. The accident …

HURRICANE, WV — Emanuel Edward Sewell, a suspect in the homicide of a Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services agent, is now in custody. Sewell was apprehended shortly …

NEW YORK, NY – An off-duty NYPD School Safety Agent was arrested and charged with assault and harassment on Friday. The incident occurred within the 105th Precinct at 1:20 PM. …

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD – The Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Western District and Traffic Safety Section are launching Operation Crash Awareness and Reduction through Education and Enforcement (CARE) for …

NEW YORK CITY, NY — Michael Ramon, a 28-year-old NYPD School Safety Agent, was arrested and charged with Grand Larceny in the 4th Degree. The arrest occurred on Thursday, May …

RICHMOND, VA – A joint safety initiative titled “Operation Safe DRIVE” was conducted by the Virginia State Police Motor Carrier Safety Unit (MCSU) in collaboration with the North Carolina State …

NEWARK, NJ — In a collaborative effort on International Missing Children’s Day, Newark Police Detective B. Lewis from the Community Affairs/Clergy Unit joined forces with The Shani Baraka Women’s Resource …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz and the Seaside Heights Police Department dealt with large crowds, unruly teens, and pandemonium after a false report of a gunshot …

RICHMOND, VA – A concerted effort by Virginia State Troopers and local law enforcement has resulted in 96 drivers being cited for speeding along U.S. Route 58. The operation, dubbed …

HOWELL, NJ—With the summer tourism season kicking off at the Jersey Shore and Memorial Day weekend around the corner, local authorities are focusing on a new safety initiative. The Monmouth …

BURLINGTON, NJ—As graduation season approaches, the City of Burlington Police Department is emphasizing the importance of rideshare safety and highlighting New Jersey’s “Sami’s Law.” This legislation was enacted in 2019 …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Brick Township Police Department is urging residents to celebrate Memorial Day weekend safely and responsibly. In a community-wide message, local law enforcement reminded everyone of …

TOMS RIVER, NJ – With Memorial Day weekend approaching, the Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention shares crucial grilling and smoking safety tips to ensure a safe holiday celebration. Firstly, …

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer at the Jersey Shore, the Brick Township Police Department is emphasizing pedestrian safety at crosswalks. Under New …

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office recently conducted an educational outreach at Oakcrest High School to address the dangers of drunk and distracted driving. The event featured …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ —Following a series of injuries and fatalities linked to beach umbrella accidents, significant safety changes have been introduced at beaches in New Jersey and New York. These …

NEW YORK, NY — An off-duty NYPD School Safety Agent was arrested early Saturday morning within the 25th Precinct. Elizabeth Carrasco, 34, faces charges of Driving While Intoxicated and Driving …

NEW YORK, NY — An off-duty NYPD School Safety Agent, Brian Frett, 38, was arrested and charged with third-degree assault on Friday within the 81st Precinct. The arrest occurred at …

HARVEY CEDARS, NJ—On Thursday at 10 a.m., Harvey Cedars will launch a public safety campaign to reduce pedestrian accidents. The news conference, which will be held outside Birdy’s Café on …

Dover, DE—The Delaware State Police (DSP) has announced the establishment of the new Highway Safety Unit (HSU) to enhance road safety in Delaware via proactive enforcement measures and public education …

Lakewood, NJ — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr have issued safety guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries, which power various devices such as smartphones, laptops, …

Middletown, NY – New York State Police are organizing a child passenger safety seat event at Troop F Headquarters in Middletown, NY. The event is scheduled for May 11th, 2024, …

TRENTON, NJ – Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway has agreed to participate in state legislative hearings concerning campus protests and student safety, following a request during Thursday’s Assembly budget hearing. …