Sacramento DA Helps Refugees Understand Legal RightsMarch 13, 2018 | Steve MilneSacramento area crime could get worse if refugees are too afraid of law enforcement. That's the warning from the County District Attorney's Office. The agency has launched a new program to educate immigrants called Understanding Your Rights. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Did LA’s Violent Crime Drop By Nearly Half During Villaraigosa’s Time As Mayor?October 18, 2017 | Chris NicholsDuring his time as mayor of Los Angeles and now in his campaign for California governor, Antonio Villaraigosa has repeatedly highlighted the city’s drop in violent crime. But there's some context he's leaving out.
RT Launches Safety AppSeptember 20, 2016 | Steve MilneSacramento Regional Transit launched a new app today intended to help increase safety on light rail trains and buses. It's called Alert SacRT. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Oak Park Holds Alternative "Night Out" EventAugust 2, 2016 | Steve MilneAn Oakland-based human rights group is organizing block parties throughout the U.S. tonight, including Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, intended to redefine National Night Out as a way for black communities to respond to police violence. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
More Police To Patrol Area MallsNovember 27, 2015 | Steve MilneIf you're heading out to Sacramento area shopping malls this holiday season, you'll likely notice more police officers on patrol. Police say criminal activity historically ticks-up during the season. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Modesto Uses Cameras To Police GraffitiNovember 20, 2015 | Rich IbarraThe City of Modesto will soon be using surveillance cameras to fight graffiti and protect its water supply. About 50 cameras are being installed around town. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Organized 'Tree Nut' Crime Could Be DiminishingNovember 16, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA booming nut industry in California has inspired organized crime. Entire truckloads of almonds, walnuts and pistachios have been disappearing. But, crack downs appear to be reducing the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
RT Gearing Up To Hire More Fare InspectorsOctober 8, 2015 | Steve MilneSacramento Regional Transit's general manager says the agency wants to make light rail commuters feel protected from crime by putting fare inspectors on trains in RT's system. Mike Wiley says it would be like having a beat cop on every train. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Program To Stop Bullying And Violence Boasts 90 Percent Success RateSeptember 28, 2015 | Bob MoffittA Sacramento County Office of Education program for kids who have displayed violent behavior is celebrating its 17th year and considerable success. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
