News From Around The County
REDDING, Calif. — Authorities say a City of Redding police officer sustained minor injuries after another motorist ran a red light and plowed broadside into the officer’s marked patrol SUV late Tuesday evening, Dec. 22. The accident happened shortly after 11 p.m., at the intersection of California and South streets in downtown Redding. LEADING THE SCNS HEADLINES: Seattle men arrested in […]
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REDDING, Calif. — With more than half his training completed, the Redding Police Department could soon see the addition of a new furry partner in the form of “Jimmy”, a scent tracking bloodhound. Once trained, Jimmy – who is eight-months-old and has spent the last five months in training -would become the first bloodhound to go into law enforcement service in […]
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REDDING, Calif. — In spite of recent calls for defunding police departments across the country which have led the headlines for months, nationwide polls show that most Americans overwhelmingly agree that patrol officers are invaluable and an absolute necessity to ensure the safety and security of the residents they serve. However, with a seemingly never-ending stream of 911 calls, today’s […]
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REDDING, Calif. — Although earlier budget cuts had axed the Redding Police Department’s former Neighborhood Police Unit (NPU), after seeing a significant rise in crime and quality of life issues in their city, in January 2016, the department re-established the specialized, five officer team. Consisting of four officers and a supervisor, Redding PD’s NPU focuses on solving long-term problems through […]
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REDDING; Calif. — Redding Police Department officials yesterday were sad to announce that one of their department’s K-9s passed away “after a brief battle with a suspected aggressive form of cancer.” K-9 “Hank” – the well-loved and highly successful, two-and-a-half year old police service dog – passed away July 9. SEE OTHER RECENT SCNS HEADLINE NEWS: UPDATE: Third Shingletown shooting […]
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SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. — Living in Shasta County means wildfire is a reality we face every year, and wildfire preparedness – including staying informed with Code Red, the county’s Emergency Notification System – is essential, say area public safety officials. To ensure the area’s residents are as prepared as possible, Redding Fire Department and SHASCOM 911 are partnering to educate […]
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REDDING — Like many other law enforcement agencies its size, Redding Police Department does not have its own aviation unit or helicopters. Instead, the department relies heavily on assistance from CHP’s Northern Division Aerial Operations, which provides aerial support for 13 counties throughout northern California. Because of the vast area CHP’s Air Ops covers, much needed help from above is […]
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