Operation Clear Track brings rail safety blitz to Newark
Newark police to join nationwide Operation Clear Track railroad safety blitz Newark, DE – Newark Police will be out in force next Tuesday as part of “Operation Clear Track,” a national railroad…
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns
Town Cancels Drag Show For Kids, Citing Safety Concerns Laurel Duggan on June 2, 2022 The City of Jasper, Indiana, along with the Dubois County Pride committee, canceled its “Family Friendly Drag…
U.S. insurance safety group says 2022 Jeep Wrangler tipped over in crash test
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said on Thursday a 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door model tipped over in a crash test, an issue that could pose…
U.S. Senate confirms auto safety chief amid traffic death spike
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON -The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed by voice vote President Joe Biden’s nominee to serve as the top auto safety regulator, the first to win approval since January…
U.S. Attorney’s Office and FBI Recognize National Missing Children’s Day and Provide Summer Safety Tips for Children
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – On National Missing Children’s Day, U.S. Attorney Prim Escalona and Federal Bureau of Investigation Special Agent in Charge Johnnie Sharp, Jr. share tips on how to keep children safe…
Ship Owner and Operator Plead Guilty to Environmental and Safety Crimes
WASHINGTON – Empire Bulkers Limited and Joanna Maritime Limited, related companies based in Greece, pleaded guilty today to knowing violations of the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships and the Ports and…
Mexico airlines, authorities see coveted U.S. safety rating months away
By Kylie Madry ACAPULCO, Mexico – A year after the U.S. Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) downgraded Mexico’s air safety rating, Mexican airline and government representatives say regaining the coveted Category 1 rating…
Teamsters Oppose Republic Airways’ Effort to Weaken Safety
WILMINGTON, Ohio, May 19, 2022 — The Airline Professionals Association, Teamsters Local 1224, filed a public comment today opposing Republic Airways’ request to allow pilots to operate its aircraft with half the…
China seeks “whistleblowers” to plug aviation safety loopholes
BEIJING – China’s aviation regulator is seeking “whistleblowers” from the industry’s frontline workers to plug any safety loopholes, part of the government’s efforts to ensure safety after two recent major accidents including…
Human Smugglers Continue to Disregard Public Safety
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents and local law enforcement partners disrupted three human smuggling events. On May 17, McAllen Border Patrol Station (MCS) agents apprehended four…
“Protecting Houses of Worship” Safety Training Series Underway in the Middle District of Georgia
MACON, Ga. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Georgia and the Georgia Sheriff’s Association are teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to hold “Protecting Houses of Worship” safety…
Justice Department Files Complaint And Proposed Consent Decree To Ensure Safety Of Abbott Laboratories’ Infant Formula
Note: View a copy of the complaint here. View a copy of the consent decree here GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN— The United States has filed a complaint and…
U.S. safety board cites FAA inaction in helicopter tour crash
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the failure and inaction of U.S. air safety regulators to implement several proposals contributed to the cause of a 2019…
STOPit Solutions Continues Momentum with Robust Demand for Mental Health and School Safety Solutions
STOPit Solutions Expands School Partnerships and Releases New Mobile App to Support Schools and Communities HOLMDEL, N.J., April 25, 2022 — STOPit Solutions, a pioneer in safety and wellness solutions that create safer and…
Plainfield Police Stepping Up School Bus Safety Patrols to Catch Stop-Arm Violators
PLAINFIELD, NJ – The Plainfield Police Dept. is stepping up patrols to enhance school bus safety after complaints of reckless driving and stop arm violations by motorists around school busses. “Our officers…
Curious Thing Positively Impacts Public Safety, Scales Conversational AI Solutions and Connects Customers Globally using the Vonage Communications Platform
Partnership enabled customer to establish intelligent conversations with 150,000 customers in 10 days at the start of the pandemic HOLMDEL, N.J., April 5, 2022 — Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in…
USAO hosts roundtable on cyberintrusion safety measures
HOUSTON – Local critical infrastructure partners and area business owners have participated in a training session to increase cybersecurity posture and awareness on how to tackle such cyberattacks, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer…
Howell Police Accused of Shutting Down Jewish Event, Police Say Safety Concerns Prompted Call
HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – A post-Purim event held in the parking lot at a Howell Township shopping plaza just north of Lakewood prompted a police response Wednesday night. Howell Township police responded…
Richmond Police Announce New Traffic Safety Checkpoints
RICHMOND, VA – In an effort to reduce traffic crashes and improve roadway safety, the Richmond Police Department has announced traffic safety checkpoints throughout the city in April and May. “The Richmond…
FAA safety chief Billy Nolen to be named acting leader – WSJ
(Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration’s safety chief Billy Nolen is expected to be named acting leader of the agency after the current administrator, Steve Dickson, steps down at the end of…
Traffic safety enforcement operation announced for Wall Township
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ – In an effort to make the roadways safer in Wall Township, the police department has announced it will be deploying radar display speed units throughout the community on…
Analysis-Russian airlines face safety countdown to secure parts
By Jamie Freed, Allison Lampert and Tim Hepher – Russian airlines have weeks to orchestrate alternative supplies of banned aircraft parts or start grounding jets to avoid safety concerns as Western sanctions…
U.S. FAA finalizes Boeing 777 safety directives after fan blade failures
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it is finalizing three safety directives for some grounded Boeing 777 planes with Pratt & Whitney 4000 engines that…
U.S. Attorney’s Office Honors Eight Individuals For Outstanding Contributions To Public Safety
Scranton –United States Attorney John C. Gurganus recently honored eight individuals for their outstanding contributions to public safety. These awards are made each year to a select group of individuals who perform…
Union Township Police Department to Host Child Gun Safety Class
UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Union Township Police Department is hosting its annual Child Gun Safety Class this weekend. The following was provided by the Union Township Police Department: Union Township Police…
Mexico’s Grupo Bimbo suspends operations in Ukraine plant, citing safety concerns
MEXICO CITY – Mexican breadmaker Grupo Bimbo said on Sunday it has temporarily suspended operations in its Dnipro plant to ensure the safety of its 150 workers, all of whom are Ukrainians,…
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