Falling Right Into Santa Ana Wind Season!
This is the first week of fall, and with it comes Santa Ana wind season. Though fire season is year round, Fall typically brings triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and gusty…
This is the first week of fall, and with it comes Santa Ana wind season. Though fire season is year round, Fall typically brings triple-digit temperatures, low humidity and gusty…
With so many things going on nationally and globally, its easy to forget what happened September 11th, 2001. I remember like it was yesterday as I was just promoted to…
Labor Day honors the American worker — you! It’s a time we set aside to remember a movement that fundamentally changed our relationship with our jobs, and in so doing,…
By now you’re probably aware that September is Suicide Prevention Month. Hopefully your department leaders spent some time discussing the issue of suicide in public safety and our responsibility to provide…
Did you know August is National immunization Month? Does your community know? Let’s give it a shot and get the word out to them! Health authorities and vaccine developers are…
EMDR Therapy can change negative hard-wired neuronal connections by connecting the traumatic memory with new information, and moving the memory from “old” memory to “working” memory. The distressing thoughts and…
With the west hitting triple digit temperatures and breaking records, here are some tips to avoid heat-related health problems. If available, stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of…
The new corona virus pandemic has strained city-run mental health services, resulting in a need for more federal support and reprioritized programs. As cities grapple with the direct public health…
With hot weather comes a special kind of danger. Our cars can turn into death traps, with temperatures rising 20 degrees in as little as 10 minutes, according to the…
With Covid-19 forcing cancellation of large-scale events, many of the nation’s as well as local city public fireworks displays and 4th of July parades have been cancelled. Unfortunately, this will increase…
Editor’s Note: Chief Sam Digiovanna was featured on Today in LA and gives advice on protecting your home from wildfires. Below is a transcript of his appearance. Adrian Arambulo:…
People tend to underestimate their potential during times of crisis, assuming they cannot cope well enough under immense pressure, or that hopefully, at best, they can cope sufficiently to merely…
Please review and share this important advice on staying safe during civil unrest (originally published here). How to Stay Safe While Traveling Keep abreast of current news and request regular updates if…