The Powerhouse Behind The County COVID Response - 10:35 am
Los Alamos County Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson at Sunday’s Mass Vaccination Clinic in Los Alamos High School’s Griffith Gymnasium. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Los Alamos is on day 414 of the COVID-19 pandemic, but since day one the County has had Emergency Manager Beverley Simpson helping it navigate and overcome this immense obstacle.
“I’m not sure what the County would have done without Beverley during this past year,” County Manager Harry Burgess said. “She has been an amazing asset to our entire community as she led us through our response to the pandemic, and as the event progressed she managed to shift her focus to implementing a very effective vaccination distribution. Los Alamos County is now ranked highest in our state for its portion of the population that have received the shot, and while we are appreciative of all the
Los Alamos Police Chief Releases 2021 First Qtr. Crime Stats
Chief Dino Sgambellone
LAPD News:
Chief Dino Sgambellone released crime statistics through the first quarter of 2021, which were compiled by the Records Section of the Los Alamos Police Department.
Offenses reported as crime statistics are determined by the FBI Uniform Crime Report Program and are classified as crimes against persons (violent crime) and crimes against property. The offenses of murder (homicide), manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault make up the violent crime category. Simple assault is not included in UCR. The offenses of arson, burglary, larceny, and auto theft make up the property crime category. Both of these categories are referred to as Part I Offenses.
Police Chief Commends Los Alamos County Dispatch Staff During National Public Safety Telecommunicators week
By Chief Dino Sgambellone
Los Alamos Police Department
In honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators week, which is celebrated April 11-17 this year, I am pleased to highlight the Los Alamos County Dispatch Center and the outstanding employees who skillfully serve the public each day.
In 2020, Los Alamos County Dispatchers received just under 43,000 phone calls, including 5,671 911 calls.
Often the first voice someone in crisis will hear, our Dispatchers receive numerous trainings throughout the year to obtain and maintain a variety of required certifications. Each of our 16 authorized positions are nationally certified as emergency medical dispatchers and emergency fire dispatchers and are state certified under the New Mexico Department of Public Safety Law Enforcement Academy.
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LAPD Promotes Det. Ryan Wolking To Sergeant - 9:14 am
Ryan Wolking takes the oath for the rank of sergeant administered by Magistrate Judge Pat Casados during a special promotion ceremony Friday at the Los Alamos Justice Center. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The proud Wolking family, including Sgt. Ryan Wolking and his wife Emily and their children Charles, Juliette and James Wolking. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
By KIRSTEN LASKEY
kirsten@ladailypost.com
Ryan Wolking of the Los Alamos Police Department was promoted from detective to sergeant during a special ceremony Friday afternoon at the Los Alamos Justice Center.