Tag: safety
Fairfax police target aggressive drivers
Aggressive driving incidents in Fairfax County were way up in 2011 over 2010, so Fairfax County Police are turning up the heat this summer to crack down on unsafe moving violations. Operation Summer HEAT (Help Eliminate Aggressive Traffic), running June 15- Sept. 3—will focus on moving violations, such as reckless driving, speeding, improper passing, disregarding … Continued
Dog perishes in house fire on Prosperity Drive
An electrical strip containing Christmas lights near a Christmas tree caused a fire at 3708 Prosperity Ave., Annandale, Dec. 10, that caused an estimated $100,000 in damages, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department reported. The occupants of the single-family home were out when the fire started but returned home shortly afterwards. Firefighters arrived at … Continued
Parents weigh pros and cons of surveillance cameras at Annandale HS
PTSA members discuss whether cameras are needed At a recent PTSA meeting at Annandale High School, parents tried to sort out their feelings about the pros and cons of installing surveillance cameras inside Fairfax County high schools. In September, the association representing FCPS principals presented a proposal to install cameras in cafeterias and hallways to … Continued