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To understand more about how we use and store information, please refer to our privacy policy  Commercial UAV Expo it allowed EGPD to easily scale and integrate new technologies EGPD built on that foundation by integrating Mark43 CAD with  Flock Aerodome Drone as a First Responder (DFR) system Mark43’s ability to adapt to EGPD growing needs and their strong relationship with the force set them up as the best vendor Nate Lange at EGPD identified as key measures of success public safety must be paramount over profits,” said Lt “When vendors prioritize profit over the mission you see it.”  A vendor that takes into consideration every need and every problem that a department is facing instead of just the sale is a key indicator that they have the best interest of the department’s success in mind This includes ensuring the software is easy to learn and use by anyone in the department As a DFR program that’s under a year old the police force at Elk Grove is learning how valuable drones are to the force From gaining critical situational awareness for a call to locating a suspect while protecting officers it’s become abundantly clear how important the drone’s role is in the department’s day-to-day operations “We decided it was too dangerous not to have a drone program,” Lt and are committed to constantly re-evaluating and improving it we weren't focused on what the drone platform can do — we were focused on what we needed it to do and what we wanted it to do As the primary role of EGPD is to serve and protect the community there was not originally a strong foundation of technical knowledge on drones or the programs that run them within the department Rather than attempting to become technological experts in the process of starting their drone program Laying this foundational groundwork before launching a drone program provides a clear path of what types of hardware and training a department will require to successfully operate DFR in their communities Drones elevate efficiency and safety with faster response timesSince integrating Mark43 CAD with its Flock Aerodome Drone as First Responder (DFR) program EGPD has seen a major decrease in call response times Every second counts when it comes to responding to a 911 call having the response times cut down to just a minute and half or less can change the trajectory of the incident possibly saving lives or preventing disaster we've been documenting response time based on a CAD data and a 911 call,” Lt with drones and listening to the 911 call in progress we're getting to scenes before the CAD call is even created We're calling that a negative response time We used to average about seven minutes for officers to get to a call we're averaging response times at a minute and a half." the drone provides critical details about the call before officers arrive on-scene the drone can tell officers the exact location of a suspect or accident This context is invaluable to officers and is something that they never had before EGPD’s ability to align real-time drone data with CAD activity was made easier by Mark43 and Flock Safety’s open architecture and focus on interoperability — helping improve coordination between systems and giving officers clearer context faster This information allows officers to make better informed decisions on how they are going to respond to a call The drone could reveal that the situation is not dire and only requires one officer to respond letting the rest of the force remain available for other needs or it may reveal that officers need back up and they can send the appropriate number of resources the kind of information that the drone provides is critical and would be otherwise nearly impossible to capture “We had an ATV pursuit where the drone located the suspect hiding inside a construction pipe,” Lt Lange explained “Instead of officers methodically clearing dozens of pipes with flashlights—putting themselves at risk—we had precision information: 'pipe seven north end.' There's just such a significant difference between someone trying to describe a scene to you versus showing you the live video situational awareness is immediate and complete." the drone has proven itself to be especially helpful to the force the nightshift force is smaller than the daytime force having the drone on hand has become an important asset  These capabilities are providing the team with a tactical advantage that is impossible to quantify “Flying at night was a non-negotiable for us,” Lt Lange said “We were trying to augment and offset those times when officers have the least number of additional resources we don't have a lot of additional units working evenings or weekends Having a platform that truly augments patrol services and provides air operations and situational awareness at night was critical.” Education and transparency are key to positive public perceptionDespite all the good drones are doing for EDPG and other police departments gaining trust and educating the communities remains a hurdle to adopting and integration When community members aren’t aware of public safety drone operations it can be alarming or confusing to see a drone flying around their town It’s easy for misconceptions and fear to arise as a result EGPD recognized this issue before they launched their program and made it a priority to educate their community before taking to the skies “We don’t wait for the questions — we proactively go out and say exactly what we’re doing and what safeguards we have in place,” Lt we have a forward-facing portal where you can see 100% of our drone flights City council can shut down our technology use at any time if it's used unethically — and they see everything we do.” arguably one of the most important ideas to drive home is that drones are not replacing officers or existing air operations like helicopters Drones are meant to solve the same problem by using different tools They’re meant to serve as an augmentation to the current technology and be a force multiplier EGPD recognized the value of transparency to its public and has taken a few different courses of action to give the public all the information they need This department holds and event called “Barbecue in the Beat” where the force brings all the drones to a park where community members can see drones and ask questions Attendees can touch all the tech and ask officers clarifying questions highlighting a sense of transparency that can be the difference between a positive or negative assumption about what exactly departments are doing with emerging technologies Beyond gathering the community in person, EGPD offers even greater transparency into their drone program by having a virtual library of each flight they make that the public can access on their department website Every single drone flight is video recorded and saved for a year and any community member can ask about a flight and see the related case number and flight path This kind of access to information by the public is paramount to successful acceptance of drone use by police departments It provides the community with a sense of security knowing that the drones are strictly used for public safety efforts Success with such endeavors is more about a comprehensive mindset than any single tactic.  “Transparency isn’t just one method,” Lt “It’s a combination of outreach and being intentional about showing the community what we’re doing." 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Valley with more smoke The James Beard-nominated pitmaster—known for redefining West Coast barbecue—opened the new location on Saturday taking over the former Slow & Low space on Railroad Street with an expanded menu and a 100-seat patio made for live music and long afternoons The Elk Grove restaurant marks the first expansion of Horn’s flagship and signals a new phase of growth for his AH2 Hospitality Group “Elk Grove presents an ideal opportunity to grow our brand and contribute to the community,” Horn says “This is part of our long-term vision—to expand into key markets where we can deliver an authentic and elevated barbecue experience and open up new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.” On the menu: all the hits and cornbread that channel generations of Southern cooking whole chicken and scratch-made milkshakes—boozy or not—add playful “Elk Grove gives us the space to innovate without sacrificing the tradition that defines our barbecue,” Horn explains and introducing menu elements that expand what barbecue can be—while keeping the soul of it intact.” a serious bar program and live music on the patio this is more than a line-up-and-wait kind of spot Horn plans to make use of that expanded format with collaborative events and guest pitmaster appearances “We’ve created a place that reflects the local community,” says Horn and it brings people together the way barbecue always has.” This new location in Elk Grove carries that legacy forward—while offering Horn a chance to keep evolving his style of California-born (KBAK/KBFX) — A 29-year-old Elk Grove man has been arrested for alleged unlawful sexual conduct with a minor after allegedly kidnapping an underage girl from Taft and taking her to Elk Grove The Kern County Sheriff’s Office said on April 13 deputies were dispatched to Cypress Street in Taft for a 10-year-old missing juvenile Family members reported that the girl was last seen the night before deputies received information from friends that indicated the possibility that the missing girl was kidnapped KCSO said further investigation by detectives found that the girl had been talking with 27-year-old Matthew Macatuno Naval They were believed to be in the area of Elk Grove It was suspected that the girl was talking with Naval through Roblox and Discord Detectives notified Elk Grove Police for help who found Naval in his car at a strip mall near his home with the missing girl KCSO said the child was found and temporarily taken into protective custody until released back to their family in the 7100 block of Elk Grove Boulevard in Elk Grove Naval was arrested and booked for kidnapping and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor child Naval was booked into Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Jail with no bail and is awaiting extradition to Kern County Kern County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this time to remind the community of the importance of internet safety monitor all electronic usage and know who your children are communicating with Many apps and games have messaging capabilities and present the same Media monitoring apps are great tools for those who may not know where to begin when monitoring electronic usage,” said in the release Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to call the Kern County Sheriff's Office at (661) 861-3110 A Lodi resident hit a $754,066 mega jackpot on April 10 — the second person to win big at the Sky River Casino in the last two weeks The Sky River Rewards member hit the jackpot while playing the progressive Dollar Storm Mega Grand Link slot machine on a $10 bet An Elk Grove resident won $511,000 on March 31 “It’s amazing how often these incredible wins continue to hit on our progressive table games and slot machines,” said Charleen Ripley “Dollar Storm Mega Link slot machines are very popular among guests and we offer a wide variety of other progressive games with more to come that will add even more excitement for our members and guests.” the local winners have won $1,265,377 at the casino in the last two weeks “Our winning streak continues as huge wins keep rolling in for lucky guests at Sky River Casino," Sky River Casino President Michael Facenda said “Epic jackpots like these continue to change lives for lucky players and we look forward to sharing news about the next big win.” Sky River Casino is located at 1 Sky River Parkway in Elk Grove compassionate care and the expertise of the region's only academic health center World-class care and doctors for both routine and complex health care challenges We train the health care providers of tomorrow skills and abilities to deliver exemplary care UC Davis schools and education programs offer the highest quality training skills and values to lead change and improve health for all We believe improving health for all is possible our collaborative research includes clinical blogs and publications from UC Davis Health with the latest health care Mammography appointments are now available at the UC Davis Health Elk Grove Clinic. UC Davis Health patients can book their breast cancer screenings weekdays from 8:20 a.m Screening mammograms take place on board the new state-of-the-art MobileMammo+ unit which will be parked at the clinic located at 8110 Laguna Blvd Services on the 45-foot-long clinic-on-wheels are identical to mammography facilities at other UC Davis Health radiology clinics Patient navigators will be available to help with any needed follow-up tests and ensure that Mammograms can correctly identify about 87% of breast cancers in women “It is very exciting to bring 3-D screening mammography to our Elk Grove Clinic,” said MobileMammo+ Manager Alyssa Reed “Women will be able to get their annual mammogram close to home and the easy parking will make it extra convenient.” You can learn more about how to prepare for a mammography screening in this guide from the Department of Radiology. 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All Rights Reserved | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy 4301 X St., Sacramento, CA 95817 Soon to begin an unprecedented eighth term in office Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on Thursday touted the benefits of data center developments to the town — the self-proclaimed “data center capital of the Midwest” — because of what they mean for local government coffers Elk Grove has 14 of the computer storage sites currently operating Johnson said during his annual state of the village address Thursday afternoon “They are a piggy bank that’s bursting at the seams to help local governments,” Johnson told attendees of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Belvedere Banquets Yet they give millions of dollars for each location in property taxes.” Each site has few employees and requires almost no police or fire services from the village The proposed redevelopment of a portion of WGN radio’s 102-acre transmitter site on Rohlwing Road into a four-building data center campus with ancillary electrical substation will mean $4 million in annual property It’ll mean another $4 million in property taxes for Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 and $3.25 million for Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 proposed by radio station owner Nexstar Media Group in 2022 has faced delays as ComEd works to extend more power to the site Microsoft continues construction on a portion of the sprawling former Busse farm — now the Elk Grove Technology Park — between Oakton Street and Higgins Road construction is underway on a second building and plans have been submitted to village hall for a third building Johnson said the tech giant chose Elk Grove for its location near O’Hare International Airport The longtime mayor was unopposed in the April 1 election Though he flirted with running for higher office in the past Johnson on Thursday also unveiled a new facade improvement grant program for businesses located in tax increment financing districts The village will match property owners’ investments — up to $150,000 per location — for exterior building upgrades The village board has agreed to launch the program with $1 million in seed money By: 5:00 am on March 26 One of Abode Communities’s latest projects, Sheldon Farms North, is located at 8851 Bruceville Road in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. The five-acre grassland lot is planned as the site for future low-income housing, designed by David Baker Architects and developed in partnership with The City of Elk Grove The focus of the development is affordability with detailed metrics given out for the eligibility of future tenants based on income The seven buildings will hold 240 units ranging from one to three bedrooms The buildings themselves will rise three or four stories with multilevel connecting walkways The landscape design by Fletcher Studio includes more than 20,000 square feet of open space including a central green with a children’s play area Additional amenities include laundry rooms The site’s location also gives easy access to nearby Arnold Adreni Park and other neighborhood amenities the plan has indicated the possibility of future transit options The project has an expected timeline to finish permits and financing by late 2026 with construction likely to begin in early 2027 construction for the whole project is expected to take under two years finishing in mid to late 2028 some units may be available to rent earlier Subscribe to YIMBY’s daily e-mail Follow YIMBYgram for real-time photo updates Like YIMBY on Facebook Follow YIMBY’s Twitter for the latest in YIMBYnews Would you let me know when the lottery comes up please ga('send', 'event', ‘Robert ‘Becker, 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/desktop-ad.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ADVERTISEMENT ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sfyimbyadnews.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); ga('send', 'event', 'SF YIMBY', 'Impression', 'https://sfyimby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sf-yimby-dot-com-graphic.jpg', { nonInteraction: true }); Follow on Instagram © COPYRIGHT New York YIMBY LLC Atlanta, GA, Jan. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flock Safety announced today that with their regulatory and technical support long-time partner Elk Grove Police Department has secured an FAA waiver enabling their Drone as First Responder (DFR) system to fly unrestricted up to 400 feet across its entire jurisdiction The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted this Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) waiver for the use of Flock Aerodome — a multi-dock multi-drone DFR system with an average response time of 85 seconds to calls for service Flock Aerodome’s radar-based Detect and Avoid (DAA) system enables drones to fly while self-mitigating potential collisions with aircraft and other hazards This new BVLOS waiver significantly enhances DFR operations by permitting flights up to 400 feet — twice as high as that permitted in any previous BVLOS waivers for an entire jurisdiction Operating at 400 feet has significant advantages for first responders Expanded Field of View: A drone at 400 feet has four times the field of view as one at 200 feet more effective searches for suspects or missing persons in a larger coverage area Faster Response Times: By surveying larger areas in less time without the need to reposition a lower-altitude drone to see around objects Flock Aerodome drones shave precious seconds off response times during critical incidents increasing operational security during sensitive situations by not alerting suspects to their presence This can reduce the number of suspects fleeing quieter drones also mean less disruption to the communities they keep safe This announcement underscores Flock Safety’s ability to deliver transformative results for tech-forward law enforcement agencies looking to deliver an unparalleled public safety experience for their communities The Flock Aerodome system has now completed thousands of flights across the country with Elk Grove Police recently reaching the 1000-flight milestone "Many of us are first responders ourselves and our vision has always been to provide our customers with technology to support their BVLOS operations at whatever altitude they feel is best for their mission,” said Rahul Sidhu “We are honored to have worked with the FAA to ensure that the Elk Grove Police Department becomes the first of many agencies to operate a truly next-generation Drone as First Responder program.” “We are incredibly proud to lead the way as the first law enforcement agency in the nation to secure a BVLOS waiver with the assistance of Flock Safety,” said Elk Grove Police Chief Bobby Davis “This milestone exemplifies our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge solutions to enhance public safety and better serve our Elk Grove community.” Flock Aerodome is available to agencies across the country now. Visit https://www.flocksafety.com/flock-aerodome to learn more Official website of the State of California What you need to know: California has held Elk Grove accountable for the city’s denial of a supportive housing project in violation of state law Today Elk Grove has agreed to a settlement with the state requiring the city to undergo additional state monitoring identify and rezone a new site for affordable housing development in a highest-resource area The state filed the lawsuit after the city of Elk Grove denied the 67-unit supportive housing project on the basis that it did not meet the city’s zoning standards despite the fact that the city had recently approved a similar project for market-rate housing The project would have been located in Elk Grove’s historic district a high-resource area critical to the state’s goal of providing communities of opportunity for people of all incomes The project would have provided off-site and on-site services to assist residents in maintaining housing and maximizing their ability to live and work in the community On May 1, 2023, California sued the city for violations of state laws including Senate Bill 35 (SB 35) and the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) and fair housing laws intended to prohibit discriminatory land use practices including the Nondiscrimination in Land Use Law and the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing statute (AFFH) Although the city ultimately reached a separate settlement agreement with the development to move the project to another part of Elk Grove the city’s basis for denying the project remains unlawful created unnecessary delays for its community members seeking supportive housing and resulted in the more than year-long legal battle that could have been avoided had Elk Grove done the right thing and approved the project in accordance with state law As part of today’s settlement with the state Elk Grove agrees to be subject to reporting requirements to monitor its future compliance with state housing law identify an additional site for low-income housing development and pay the State $150,000 in attorneys’ fees and other costs “This settlement reflects what I’ve said all along: California’s housing laws are not optional Local governments that violate our laws to deny affordable housing opportunities to Californians will be held accountable,” said Attorney General Rob Bonta “While I am pleased that this is now behind us and that Elk Grove ultimately approved even more homes for those most in need the city’s refusal to do the right thing over and over again cannot be swept under the rug Millions of Californians are struggling to keep a roof over their heads or lack housing altogether Every local government therefore has both a legal and moral responsibility to help us meet the moment If other cities believe they are exempt from that task and I will continue reminding those cities that they are in the wrong.” “California needs a broad spectrum of housing solutions to address decades of inaction and underinvestment This agreement reaffirms the importance of working together – at all levels of government and community – to provide affordable and dignified housing options that Californians deserve,” said Business and Housing Agency (BCSH) Secretary Tomiquia Moss “I am proud of HCD’s Housing Accountability Unit’s commitment to working in partnership with local jurisdictions to achieve results that impact the lives of so many Californians.” “This is a victory in the state’s efforts to expand the availability of much-needed supportive housing consistent with California’s strong legacy upholding fair housing rights for people with disabilities and for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness,” said Gustavo Velasquez “We are resolute to see that every community in our state affirmatively furthers fair housing and expands integrative communities of opportunities Our team will work with the City of Elk Grove to ensure this settlement is the first step in a lasting commitment to housing residents in need.” Prior to the filing of the lawsuit, HCD issued a Notice of Violation on October 12, 2022, warning the city that its denial of the Oak Rose Apartments violated state law, and Attorney General Bonta sent a letter on March 16 urging the city to reconsider its unlawful denial of the Oak Rose Apartments or face the legal consequences A copy of the settlement agreement can be found here Housing and Homelessness, Press Releases, Recent News, Top Story News What you need to know: The Governor honored the contributions of fallen California law enforcement officers at the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony California – Honoring the contributions of fallen California peace officers,.. News What you need to know: California applied to the federal government today to update the state's benchmark plan which would expand coverage requirements for essential health benefits (EHBs) like hearing aids and wheelchairs in the individual and small group.. News What you need to know: California remains the #1 state for tourism with record-high tourism spending reaching $157.3 billion in 2024 the Trump administration’s policies and rhetoric are driving away tourists © Copyright document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Ken Grams showed how much he loved coaching softball in the mid-1980s when he assumed the role as assistant athletic director at Elk Grove High School That meant he would give up his boys basketball coaching duties and keep softball as his only sport who was at the school teaching typing and accounting when it opened in 1966 never imagined he'd be in the dugout after 45 years as the state's winningest coach in the sport Now in his 44th season (COVID wiped out the 2020 season) and with the temperature at 44 degrees when Monday's nonconference game ended Grams took over the aforementioned title with a 3-2 victory over visiting Fenton It was his 1,045th win as the Grenadiers coach (against 431 losses since 1981) They are the only coaches to surpass 1,000 wins in IHSA softball history Currently in the third spot is Barrington's Perry Peterson Grams is the ninth winningest active softball coach in the United States while Peterson is 14th "I received my opportunity in Barrington due to advice Ken Grams shared with the Barrington athletic director in 1992," said Peterson who began as a volunteer assistant coach at Prospect in the mid-1980s "Ken has simply created a fantastic environment for his athletes year after year He deserves all of the recognition he receives for the amazing work he has done for the Elk Grove community." Elk Grove principal Paul Kelly was on hand Monday for the historic milestone "He is such a great legend and there's no better person to have earned this honor It's been an awesome honor for me to be a part of only about a quarter of his career "I got here my first year 11 years ago today when he won No And I have that T-shirt in my office right now and to be here again 11 years later and see this happen is just an amazing thing We still get to see him here at the building all the time as a substitute teacher He is just such a wonderful role model for all our kids and has been for so long same record as EG) was in awe as well after throwing a 2-hitter with 8 strikeouts "It's really a special feeling," said the sophomore who also got the win when Grams tied the record at Glenbrook South on Saturday "He deserved this one and I just wanted to get it for him He understands all of us really well and he adapts with us as the game changes." When Grams tied the IHSA record on Saturday Glenbrook South head coach Dana Boehmer (3-1 win) his win came over Fenton’s 18-year coach Dave Mello Mello played in Grams' elementary school basketball camps in 1981 and then was his accounting student at Elk Grove there's no other way to put it," Mello said after his young and feisty team featuring a freshman battery of southpaw pitcher Bella Delagado (4-hitter) and catcher Ryleigh Mitchell "We play Barrignton and Perry next week and I know Perry is only 70-some wins behind him I know Randy (Wolken) was a little farther south We'll keep playing Ken as long as he's doing this and I'll play Elk Grove even if Ken is ever done coaching But he might still be going when I'm done." who has won 21 Mid-Suburban League divisional titles five sectional titles and made three appearances in the state finals with second- says he is glad the milestone win is history "We can move on now to what in my mind are more important things of the season," he said "I never anticipated anything like this when I started 'Why did I do this?' It's because of these kids "The administration here has been terrific with me especially these last few years where it's getting a little harder physically and they are doing the heavy lifting I was thinking probably well over 500 kids have played varsity softball here and had some sort of input to do this." With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the fifth junior Aubrey McHorney made her input felt with a 2-run single to right for a 3-2 lead Fenton got its final run in the bottom of the sixth when Izzy Delgado (2-for-3) led off with a double and scored on Kailey Bernero's one-out groundout to second "I know Ken is very excited down inside but he is not going to show it with us here," Mello said "I'm glad our girls got to see history made as well "I am the head girls basketball coach as well and wherever we go for girls basketball and softball we are going to do it with the highest respect for our opponent and everyone because with Ken as a mentor that's how I have seen it done for 45 years "I've known him since 1981 and saw many of his games He has played a huge part in my life and coaching career I hate that we were on the losing end today but for Ken to get the record There's no shame losing to Ken in this one But things have a way of working out in a weird way And I thought this was a well-played March high school softball game."