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Community Relations Reform

Published by Heather Byrne • 26/06/2017 • Press Release #71

The Red County Fire Department has seen some vast improvements over the past few months, with many immense changes being made to the Command and High Command team, as well as the many different divisions of the department. Throughout these changes, we've come through with a much greater department which we are slowly developing to be greater as time goes on. We've decided that one way in which to truly reform the department is to revise how the Red County Fire Department connects with the people that matter the most; the public.

You're currently viewing a revised format regarding press releases. We've decided that our old method of bringing news on our department was simply outdated and thus we've begun the use of a new template. We've also seen changes to our Community Relations Desk, where you're now able to Commend an Employee if you've feel that they've gone out of their line of work for the benefit of the public. We've also made access to requesting a ride-along easier, meaning that you're able to view the daily duties of the Fire Department firsthand. The Community Relations team have many events planned, which we'll be bringing you information on quite shortly. We'll be getting involved with the public in the way that lets you see our daily duties while also gaining an insight on exactly what it's like to perform as a firefighter.

We strongly encourage the usage of our complaints and commendation section if you feel as though you need to voice your opinion about one of our employees. We also encourage the usage of our ride-along system to fully gain the full Fire Department experience. The Community Relations team has seen a new division director and I'm definitely excited to be leading the connection between the Fire Department and our community.

Visit our commendation section here.
Visit our complaints section here.
Visit our ride-along section here.

Heather Byrne
Director of Community Relations

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Recently SAN Network has come under scrutiny following an article published by 'County Radio' claiming that one of SAN Network's reporters was caught harboring firearms in a news van. Due to the uncertainty of the facts and discrepancies between timelines, SAN Network decided not to make any official statement until the details of the incident had been fully uncovered, and all information could be taken not on the balance of probability, but for facts. County Radio did not state any concrete sources when initially publishing their article and as of releasing this statement (06/26/2017) the article has not been updated with any sources. As the only other 'evidence' presented in the article consists of images that do not prove or in any way back up the information presented, we instinctively question the legitimacy and sincerity of the content.

Following an internal investigation we can now prove that the alleged suspect of these criminal activities who is also a reporter at SAN Network, Harriet Starborn, has not been charged with any offenses following these events and does not face any pending charges. With the consent of Harriet Starborn we can now release a copy of the her criminal record document as kept by the San Andreas State Police as evidence of this. The document has been redacted to remove information about specific charges to protect Starborn's privacy, but the dates are enough to prove that Starborn has not been charged with any offenses at all following Friday evening, when the events took place according the article published by County Radio.

We are also aware that some have voiced opinions about our standards, more specifically our standards when it comes to the criminal history of our reporters. We condemn all types of crimes and those who commit these crimes - and we have a strict policy cornering it internally - but we also believe that people should be given multiple chances. Many organizations and companies would never consider hiring a person who has a history of committing any felony charges, but we believe that even some of these individuals should be given a chance as their criminal history is not the only thing defining their character. Naturally this does not mean that we do not terminate our contract with any employees that receive serious charges during their period of employment.

Hopefully this clears a few things up and answers to the concerns that some had about San Andreas News Network.

Brian Johnsson
Chief Executive Officer, San Andreas News Network

Reporter Caught In Firearm Sting
Published and edited by County Radio on 24th June 2017

• SAN Network reporter Ms. Harriet Starborn caught up in firearm sting.
• County Radio receives anonymous tip-off.
• Law enforcement has been notified and are currently investigating further.

Friday evening, County Radio received an annoymous telephone tip-off regarding an on going firearm trade in Los Santos. Our reporters scrambled to the scene and were able to witness a firearm trade that had already been set in motion between a white masked male and SAN Network's very own Ms. Harriet Starborn. County Radio is able to confirm at the time of publishing the identity of the white female by her vehicle's registration plate 'HARRIET' that linked back to the State Police's Mobile Data Computer (MDC) database as Ms. Harriet Starborn of SAN Network.

It is believed that seven firearms were exchanged throughout the deal. The weapon trade changed location and vehicles throughout the evening where our reporter followed at distance. Law enforcement had already been notified and were in contact with County Radio throughout, which soon lead to a full investigation in which State Police were able to apprehend Ms. Starborn who was seen using a SAN Network vehicle to store firearms.

State Police Official Statement [sic]:

So, it was early in the morning, around 7:10 AM, as two detectives asked me to assist them as they've managed to get a trace onto Miss Starborns cellular device, upon finding out her current location at the time was Hampton Barns, we reported on scene, upon tracking her position again, she was in Fort Carson, as I was making my rounds around said town, I noticed a SAN News Van lurking around the Hempshire View apartments, obviously, I inform the detectives I was assisting, but I kept driving, as they moved in from the Northern side, I moved in from the Western side, boxing the Van in, she complies, stepping out of the car, upon further inspection, the San News van was packed with several firearms, including: 1x Desert Eagle 2x MP5 1x AK-47 1x Mac-10 1x Silenced Pistol, all of which have been stored into our locker.

SAN Network has not yet released any official statement surrounding the illegal activities of their member of staff and the use of their company vehicles to store firearms. It is believed that SAN Network will be investigated via the State Police to eradicate any corporate involvement to Ms. Starborn's activities.

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