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Morning Report: Why Gloria Wants Homeland Security Out Of SDPD
Homeland Security will focus on emergency preparedness and anti-terrorism, while SDPD emphasizes its role in the community.

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Homeland Security will focus on emergency preparedness and anti-terrorism, while SDPD emphasizes its role in the community.

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