Officer Command Staff Briefing eNL - Apr 6th, 2023
 
 
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April 6, 2023

Good morning. Welcome to April. 

We are well into spring now, and most schools and universities have had—or are wrapping up—their spring breaks. There are plenty of challenges that big cities and resort towns face with the influx of visitors, and departments must be prepared.  

While some parts of the country are seeing fair weather, others are still experiencing disruptive weather, including blizzards and tornadoes. Command staffs need to make sure that their officers on the street have what they need to stay safe and do the job and that there is open communications with dispatch to quickly respond to calls when the next natural disaster hits. 

Stay safe! 

Lt. Frank Borelli 

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