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Orange County Crime Lab to debut their new 3D ballistics database

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Art Pedroza Posted in Crime, Entertainment, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County Ballistics Using Local Law Enforcement 3D Technology Press Conference

WHAT: The Orange County Crime Lab (OCCL) will introduce the Orange County Ballistics Using Local Law Enforcement 3D Technology (OCBULL3T) and announce the first 3D database cold-hit on bullets in California. The bullet database cold-hits recently connected two separate Anaheim Police Department cases involving firearms.

Though this was the first database cold-hit, the OCBULL3T system has provided several other bullet and cartridge hits in cases being investigated by numerous other agencies in Orange County. In addition to information about
the Anaheim Police Department cases, crime lab experts will discuss the OCBULL3T technology, its capabilities and the resources it provides to law enforcement agencies throughout Orange County. Continue reading→

Public safety agencies showcase comm equipment and mobile command posts

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Orange County, Public Safety Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contacts: Lt. Jeff Hallock (714) 647-7042/Gail Krause, (714) 647-1840

Public Safety Agencies Showcase Communications Equipment and Mobile Command Posts

WHAT: The California Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee will be hosting a “Radio Rodeo”. The purpose of this event is to test the interoperability of radio communications equipment inside mobile command post vehicles. It will also provide a venue for first responders and emergency management employees to view the resources available in Orange County.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Continue reading→

Protest demanding justice for victims of police brutality set for 7/22

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, OCDA, Police Brutality, Public Safety, Santa Ana 4 Comments

Protesters demanding “Justice for victims of Police brutality and murders” will be speaking out at the offices of the Orange County District Attorney on Monday, July 22, 2013, from 9 am to 12 noon.

They are demanding a stop to:

Killer cops
the unilateral gang enhancement
sentencing minors as adults
and the continuing crimalization of youth of color
ICE out county and city jails Continue reading→

What if Latino cops had shot a white guy in Anaheim Hills?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Crime, Gangs, Latinos, Politics, Public Safety 4 Comments

Imagine if you will that instead of an unarmed Manuel “Stomper” Diaz getting chased down and shot in the back, the victim had been some random white skateboarder in Anaheim Hills? And what if the shooter had been a Latino cop? Oh my. What a different outcome we would have – or would we?

The O.C. Register today asked for calm in Anaheim, opining “The Register’s Editorial Board urges calm and healing at this time of division in the community. We believe a small minority may feel there is something to be gained by inciting further violent confrontations. Nothing is to be gained by fanning animosity on either side of the issue.” Continue reading→