To: Rarebird who wrote (37027 ) 7/12/1999 7:43:00 AM From: long-gone Respond to of 116779
PANIC IN THE YEAR ZERO San Diego cops' special preparations Officers told to get ready for family survival, increase in crime By David M. Bresnahan © 1999 WorldNetDaily.com SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- At least one police department is taking steps to ensure that the families of officers will be fully prepared for Year 2000-related problems, but the same preparations are not being recommended to the public. An internal memorandum to all sworn personnel, communications center personnel, and professional staff of the San Diego County Sheriff's Office was provided to WorldNetDaily by a concerned deputy. The document was verified as authentic by San Diego County sheriff's spokesman Ron Reina. "Pardon my ignorance, but what's the big deal? I don't get the significance," Reina commented when contacted by WorldNetDaily. The memorandum was issued to place restrictions on vacation time around the end of the year, inform staff about concerns for possible civil unrest and a higher level of criminal activity, and offer help for staff members to prepare their own families for Y2K problems. "If significant interruptions do occur, it is possible there may be adverse public reactions. Additionally, New Year 2000 will undoubtedly be a time of heightened general police activity," stated Undersheriff Jack M. Drown in the memorandum. Recipients of the memorandum were promised more information in separate, future handouts. That additional information would include "department plans and expectations, as well as information to ensure you and your families are properly prepared for Y2K emergencies." (cont)worldnetdaily.com