WPCNR POLICE GAZETTE. By John F. Bailey. June 25, 2004: Housing the new Police Emergency Services Unit and the Fire Rescue 88 Truck recently commissioned by the Department of Public Safety together at a single location, has run into the wrath of Councilperson Rita Malmud, who observers say was furious when she learned at Wednesday's work session that the cost of renovating Fire Station 4 to house the two new vehicles would cost $250,000.

The Department of Public Safety confirmed today that the department is examining possibilities in light of Ms. Malmud's objection. The Department of Public Safety reported the Fire Rescue Unit 88 is currently being headquartered at Fire Headquarters at Maple and Mamaroneck Avenues, and the Police Emergency Services Unit containing specialized security equipment is being headquartered at the Department of Public Safety Garage.

It had previously been the department's plan to have the two units able to respond together in coordinated fashion to emergencies. Housing them apart appears to be delaying this plan.