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Ray Thompson

Ray Thompson

Ray Thompson covers public safety with a focus on policing, crime trends, and community protection in Beverly Hills. His reporting centers on verified information and practical context, keeping residents informed about safety issues without speculation or sensationalism.

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Beverly Hills Offers Cooling Centers as Heat Warning Continues
public-safety · October 5, 2026
Beverly Hills Offers Cooling Centers as Heat Warning Continues

An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect through October 8. Roxbury and La Cienega community centers offer indoor relief during their listed operatin...

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Beverly Hills Urges Residents to Join October 15 ShakeOut
public-safety · October 5, 2026
Beverly Hills Urges Residents to Join October 15 ShakeOut

The earthquake drill begins at 10:15 a.m. The city is encouraging households and workplaces to practice their response and review supplies and communi...

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Former Beverly Hills Deputy Fire Chief Arrested in Stalking Case
public-safety · September 24, 2026
Former Beverly Hills Deputy Fire Chief Arrested in Stalking Case

Alfred Poirier, 63, was released on $150,000 bond as police investigate allegations involving computer-generated images posted at city facilities.

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Beverly Hills Police Promote Kevin Orth to Captain
public-safety · September 17, 2026
Beverly Hills Police Promote Kevin Orth to Captain

A member of BHPD since 2006, Orth will oversee personnel and training, records, communications and the department's budget team beginning September 19...

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Man Detained After Altercation With Beverly Hills Ambassador
news · September 15, 2026
Man Detained After Altercation With Beverly Hills Ambassador

Officers spoke with a city ambassador at Beverly and Dayton as police gathered details about a physical confrontation.

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Beverly Hills Standard Honors Women in Law Enforcement
public-safety · September 13, 2026
Beverly Hills Standard Honors Women in Law Enforcement

In recognition of National Police Woman Day, The Beverly Hills Standard thanks women serving in law enforcement and reaffirms its support for police.

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Beverly Hills Police Increase Patrols for High Holy Days
public-safety · September 13, 2026
Beverly Hills Police Increase Patrols for High Holy Days

BHPD is expanding its presence around synagogues, schools and public spaces as the Jewish community observes Rosh Hashanah and the High Holy Days.

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Beverly Hills Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuations, School Shelter Order
public-safety · September 9, 2026
Beverly Hills Apartment Fire Prompts Evacuations, School Shelter Order

No injuries were reported as crews battled a blaze in the 200 block of South Rexford Drive, with Los Angeles County Fire assisting Beverly Hills firef...

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Rain Cuts Short Beverly Hills Emergency Preparedness Fair
public-safety · September 7, 2026
Rain Cuts Short Beverly Hills Emergency Preparedness Fair

Beverly Hills residents gathered Sunday for the city's annual emergency preparedness event, connecting with local resources before moderate rain promp...

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Man Taken Into Custody After Gun Report at Beverly Hills Metro
public-safety · September 2, 2026
Man Taken Into Custody After Gun Report at Beverly Hills Metro

Video shows multiple officers detaining a shirtless man near Hamilton Drive after a search that moved from the Wilshire/La Cienega station through a n...

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Homeless Attacker Killed After Stabbing, Biting Beverly Hills Resident
news · August 31, 2026
Homeless Attacker Killed After Stabbing, Biting Beverly Hills Resident

A late-night confrontation in a North Palm Drive alley left one man dead and a Beverly Hills resident hospitalized, while graphic footage from the sce...

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BHUSD and BHPD Bring 'Popsicles with the Police' to Campuses
local · August 26, 2026
BHUSD and BHPD Bring 'Popsicles with the Police' to Campuses

Officers visited four Beverly Hills school campuses during the second week of classes, giving students an informal opportunity to meet the police pers...

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