The department immediately sensed that the safety of the public was an issue and utilized the statute that allows us to take emergency action on an alcohol license.

We want to make sure first and foremost the safety of citizens is taken care of, and that is primary to everything going on internally between the stations. There is definitely a need for both stations, and we can't do it without either one.

This would be a safety net.

reacts to commercial economics but not to safety.

You have to be responsible, and I don't think viewers expect us to take chances with safety. Nobody wants that and we don't allow it.

With Chris back we have a heavy hitter at safety, and he also adds to us in pass coverage. We missed him last year, so we are definitely happy to have him back. He's a bigger safety, and he can help us stop the run.