Public Safety

Vasquez Introduces Bipartisan ‘Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act’ To Modernize Law Enforcement Efforts

U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez

STATE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) introduced the bipartisan Secure Our Skies Drone Safety Act to ensure that law enforcement agencies’ use of drones and counter-drone technology are keeping pace with rapidly evolving threats to public safety and national security.

Law enforcement officers have applauded this Fraternal Order of Police-endorsed bill as a definitive step forward for public safety.

“Bad actors are rapidly innovating and increasing their use of drones to chip away at our public safety and national security,” Vasquez said. Read More

Critical Safety Tip: Never Use Your Oven To Heat Your Home!

COUNTY:

As temperatures drop this winter, the community is urged to practice safe heating methods at home.

Critical Safety Tip: Never use your oven or stove to warm up. Rely on your home’s heating system to keep you and your family safe and warm! Read More

New Documents Added To Electronic Public Reading Room

LANL News:

The following documents have been added to the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electronic Reading Room.

The document(s) have been submitted to fulfill one or more requirements of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

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FBI Albuquerque: California Woman Sentenced For Decades Long Fortune Fraud Scheme

FBI News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A California woman was sentenced to 30 months in prison and will be ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution for orchestrating a decades long advance fee fraud scheme that promised victims access to a nonexistent multi-million-dollar fortune.

There is no parole in the federal system.

According to court records, beginning in 2001 and continuing through September 2023, Lanette Bashore orchestrated an advance fee fraud scheme in which she falsely claimed to own or control a multi-million-dollar fortune that was tied up by taxes, legal holds, and other financial Read More

Catch Of The Week: FBI Warns Users About A New Scam Costing Millions

By REBECCA RUTHERFORD
Los Alamos
For the Los Alamos Daily Post

The FBI is warning users to watch out for a fast-spreading scam that has already cost people more than $260 million this year. Yikes!

The scheme is simple and convincing, which is exactly why it is working- Scammers reach out by text, phone, or messaging apps and pretend to be someone you trust. They often pose as Apple Support, your bank, a delivery service, or even a government agency. Their goal is to get you to click a link or hand over personal information that lets them break into your accounts. This is known as ATO (Account Take-over) Read More

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