PUBLIC SAFETY MEASURES

Apr 17 2025CRIME

Montgomery Township's New Traffic Cameras: A Mixed Bag of Success and Controversy

Montgomery Township has been using new traffic cameras for about a month now. These cameras are part of an automated red light enforcement system. This system is designed to catch drivers who run red lights. It has been quite busy, issuing over a thousand violations in just its first month. The cameras snap a picture of the car and its license plate when it goes thro...

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Apr 12 2025WEATHER

Beijing's Weekend Windstorm: A City on Pause

Beijing faced a powerful windstorm this weekend. The winds were so strong that they forced the city to a standstill. The winds were the strongest the city has seen in over 50 years. The winds were so strong that they were measured at level 11 to 13 on China's wind scale. This scale goes from 1 to 17, with 17 being the strongest. A level 11 wind can cause serious...

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Mar 25 2025CRIME

DNA Testing: A Tool to Protect NYC's Youth

New York City's young people are facing serious trouble. Over the past few years, the number of minors falling victim to major crimes has skyrocketed by 71%. This isn't just about individual incidents; it's a broader issue where teens influence each other into harmful behaviors. Last year alone, there were record-breaking numbers of juvenile arrests for serious offen...

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