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http://www.lohud.com/article/20100704/NEWS02/7040385/Body-of-missing-firefighter-found-on-Long-Island-Sound RIP

Link for Office of the Governor Press Release: http://readme.readmedia.com/Governor-Paterson-Announces-Division-of-Homeland-Security-and-Emergency-Services-Appointment/1559681

There's a difference between riding on an apparatus roof and consuming adult beverages after the event. If the apparatus operators are drinking, yes it is a big no-no. If the apparatus is supposed to be in service and the crew is drinking that's also a big no-no. But if the parade go-ers are just that, parade go-ers, what does their recreating after the parade have to do with being unsafe and unprofessional during the parade?

There is likely a huge benefit to consolidation of 911 Centers (outside NYC). In Westchester County there are more than 40 primary answering points for 911 almost all are police stations. If 911 were centralized and (for arguments sake) 35 of those PSAPs staffed currently by police officers were no longer needed that could translate into 35 more cops on the street per shift. On the law enforcement side many jobs use their supervisors as the "desk officer"/dispatcher. This consolidation would also enable many (if not all) of these supervisors to be out in the field as first-line supervisors instead of being chained to a desk.

Didn't we see this same department doing the same stupid antics during last year's parade season and have the same discussion? Here's a question for all - if one of these "heroes" falls off the engine and dies are you going to tell me it was a line of duty death?

4. Call helicopters!

Date: 06-29-10 Time: 2000 Location: Rye - near Marshlands and Rye Golf Course Frequency: Rye PD, WCPD Units Operating: Rye PD, Westchester County PD with Aviation Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Another reported coyote attack on a human (second in four days). Units actively searching for animals. Reporters: Writer: Chris192 This is the third coyote attack in three months and there have been numerous sightings of these animals in the area.

Date: 06-25-10 Time: 2115 Location: Glen Oaks Drive area Frequency: Rye PD Units Operating: Rye PD, Rye FD, Westchester County PD Aviation Unit Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Two coyotes attacked a six year old girl causing non life-threatening injuries. Reporters: Writer: Chris192 http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=20106270384 Second coyote attack in three months. A dog was killed by a coyote in April.

The Westchester County PD Aviation Unit is also continuing to search as it can. Hopefully he is located quickly to give everyone closure. RIP

Well said. It seems that the levels of violence in general is escalating and the anti-cop/anti-government sentiment is as bad as ever.

Date: 06-26-10 Time: 1600 Location: Hudson River north of Croton Point Park Frequency: USCG 16 and others Units Operating: Ossining PD Marine Unit, Rockland County SO Marine Unit, Westchester County PD Marine Unit, Sea-Tow Weather Conditions: Cloudy Description Of Incident: Overturned boat with people in the water. Ossining and Rockland on scene, all people out of water. No injuries but boat is completely submerged. 1724 - WCPD Marine Unit reports all persons accounted for and Sea-Tow on scene to recover vessel. Reporters: Writer: Chris192

Date: 06-25-10 Time: 0900 Location: Area of Towners Road Frequency: various Units Operating: Kent PD, Carmel PD, Putnam County ERT, Westchester County SRT (with APC) and Hazardous Devices Unit, Lake Carmel FD with Fire Police, various EMS agencies for stand-by Weather Conditions: Clear Description Of Incident: Barricaded subject reportedly firing at police. County ERT activated, Westchester County PD requested for additional resources. Reporters: jblazing56 Writer: Chris192 Incident ongoing - will update as appropriate.

Date: 06-21-10 Time: 1600 Location: withheld Frequency: n/a Units Operating: Mt Kisco PD, WCPD Hazardous Devices Unit Weather Conditions: Description Of Incident: Youths experimenting with homemade explosives detonated at least one injuring two youths. One treated at Northern Westchester Hospital. WCPD Hazardous Devices Unit on scene to secure other device(s) and components. Reporters: Writer: Chris192 http://www.lohud.com/article/20100624/NEWS02/6240396/1018/NEWS02/Homemade-explosive-in-Mount-Kisco-sends-boy-to-emergency-room

Date: 06-25-10 Time: 0500 Location: 106 Locust Hill Avenue Frequency: YPD Units Operating: Yonkers PD 4th Pct, ESU, DD, CIU, Empress EMS Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Male shot twice, pronounced dead at St. Joseph's Hospital. Investigation ongoing. Reporters: Writer: Chris192 http://www.lohud.com/article/20100625/NEWS02/6250368/Yonkers-man-31-fatally-shot-in-building-lobby This is the second murder and 5th shooting in Yonkers this week.

The media can "confirm" whatever it wants but even if Dorothy and Toto kill a witch with their house it ain't a tornado until the NWS says its a tornado...

The potential loss of jobs and the potential closure of station(s) is a highly emotional subject and one that should be discussed with sensitivity and concern. Off-topic remarks in which members "flamed" each other for their opinions were removed from this thread. If you have personal issues with someone they should addressed via PM or e-mail NOT in a public thread. If you have issues with this, address your concerns to a moderator or administrator for a solution. Posting such things in a thread is not the appropriate venue to have your concerns addressed and these too have been removed. This thread is to discuss the station closing concerns/issue in the City of Yonkers. Feel free to discuss this as you wish.

If someone wants to start a thread to discuss photos they can but it will be a separate forum so those who just want to view the photos can do so without all the commentary and vice versa, you can discuss all you want in a thread for that purpose. Moderators will also insure that the discussion isn't bashing or other prohibited conduct. Starting a thread to have an intelligent discussion will always be encouraged. Starting a thread to bash an operation will not.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/suffolk_county_tests_traffic_enforcement_y1mbPTPvvcFUJBqAxke2YL The Suffolk County PD already operate helicopters (four of them) but since the Sheriff's Office took over highway patrol, they're looking at their own assets. The airplane is a light sport aircraft and a federal pilot program is underway to research their efficacy in law enforcement operations.

Date: 06-20-10 Time: 0030 Location: Route 9A northbound from Route 287 Frequency: WCPD F1, Units Operating: WCPD Patrol, WCPD Aviation, Greenburgh PD Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Vehicle failure to comply being followed by WCPD. Stopped in Greenburgh at Winthrop/Payne. Felony stop conducted and four occupants detained for investigation. At least one subject arrested. Reporters: Writer: Chris192

Date: 06-20-10 Time: 0015 Location: Lawrence St and Saratoga Av Frequency: Units Operating: Yonkers PD, Empress EMS Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Female stabbed in the shoulder. Male fled toward Saratoga Ave. Investigation ongoing Reporters: Writer: Chris192

Date: 06-18-10 Time: 1840 Location: Location Withheld to Protect Victims Frequency: SP-TMC, WCPD Units Operating: State Police, WCPD with Aviation Weather Conditions: clear Description Of Incident: Responding to 911 calls of a possible home invasion in progress, troopers found suspect climbing out window. Suspect is being held on Burglary, Attempted Kidnapping, other local charges and immigration offense. Reporters: Writer: Chris192 for Truck4 (editorial note - extremely quick response by SP is what resulted in this apprehension - well done!)

Date: 06-19-10 Time: 0300 Location: Southwest Chicago Departments: Chicago PD, Cook County ME Description: Officers heard gunshots in area and upon investigating found three victims with multiple gunshot wounds. One pronounced dead at scene, other two at hospital. Investigation ongoing. Links: Writer: Chris192 for Truck4

Date: 06-19-10 Time: 0400 PDT Location: Richmond Parkway and Goodrick Avenue Departments: Richmond PD, Contra Costa County Coroner Description: Suspects pursued by police from the scene of a shooting crashed with one occupant of the suspect vehicle killed and two others injured. Victim of shooting expecuted to survive. No uninvolved civilians or officers injured. Links: Writer: Chris192 for Truck4

Date: 06-19-10 Time: 1121 Location: 22 Speedwell St with extension to 16-18 Speedwell and exposure to rear Departments: Boston FD, PD, EMS Description: 3rd Alarm fire in residence and extension to two family dwelling next door. One male resident of fire building rescued from third floor window by ground ladder. Links: Writer: Chris192 for Truck4

Date: 06-19-10 Time: 1330 Location: Area of Butler Avenue and Herold Ranch, Southern Flagstaff Departments: Flagstaff FD (with recalls), Summit FD, Highlands FD, US Forest Service, PD's, and EMS Description: 200+ acre wildfire driven by high winds threatening homes/businesses in southern Flagstaff. Numerous evacuations required. Heavy helicopter and air tanker operations underway. ICP established at Law Enforcement Administration Facility. Links: Writer: Chris192 for Truck4