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Vol. 25, No. 50
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December 15, 2023
Police debut armored rescue vehicle Goal: reduce emergency response time in Brentwood
The Brentwood Police Department has added an armored rescue vehicle to its fleet, reducing emergency response times and reliance on external agencies for support in times of need.
By Hemananthani Sivanandam Correspondent
The Brentwood Police Department has taken a proactive approach to enhance its emergency response capabilities with the latest addition of an armored rescue vehicle to its fleet, reducing the reliance on external agencies for support in times of need. The vehicle, which is an Emergency Rescue Vehicle, man-
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ufactured by Lenco Armored Vehicles in Massachusetts, was chosen by Brentwood police for
its medical capabilities, bolstering the law enforcement’s ability to handle various critical situa-
Williams rotates in as new Oakley Mayor
tions effectively. In an exclusive interview with The Press, Brentwood Po-
Council wants to improve traffic safety at Trilogy
By Jake Menez Staff Writer
By Jake Menez
As part of Oakley’s annual reorganization of the City Council, Vice Mayor Anissa Williams was promoted to Mayor during the council’s Dec. 12 meeting. Although Councilmember George Fuller was next in line to be named vice mayor, he was passed over 3-2 in favor of Shannon Shaw, with council members citing Fuller’s “conduct toward the public, staff or City Council.”
The Brentwood City Council voted 5-0 on Dec. 12 to continue to find ways to improve traffic safety at the Trilogy subdivision after numerous residents voiced concerns at the last two council meetings. “You’re taking your life in your own hands,” one resident said of the crosswalks along Vineyards Parkway, a road that runs through the neighborhood.
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“Can you name one [example]?” Fuller asked Shaw after she cited his conduct as the reason she did not vote for him to take on the vice mayor role. When Shaw suggested they dis-
cuss the matter privately, Fuller
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lice Chief Tim Herbert and Professional Standards Unit Sergeant Mitch Brouillette said it is a mobile medical hub setup, with oxygen, medical supplies, and workstations, among others, to protect officers and to provide an attempt at a peaceful resolution in dangerous situations. Beyond its medical features, the new vehicle also serves a role in law enforcement’s crisis resolution to provide a safe space and allow for extended periods of negotiations during such situations. “A good example would be if we had an instance where there was an active shooter somewhere… in ‘Area B’, but we have people that are hurt in ‘Area
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The resident, as well as several others, said that he had experienced several close calls just trying to cross the street to check his mail. “You’re gonna get creamed.” In addition to those close calls described by residents of the 55-and-older community, there was an incident earlier in the year that resulted in the death of a woman identified by Mayor Joel Bryant only as Terry. “I don’t know that I knew Terry personally,” he said, explaining that the council’s barometer for approaching issues is often what they would do if a member of their own family were being affected by the issue. “Though she may not have been see Traffic page 18A
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