right now on news 4 this week atv crack down. police departments ramp up their efforts to stop riders from tear rising neighborhoods across the area. 4th of july security in the wake of terror attacks overseas approximately we'll tell what you d.c. police are doing to make sure independent day celebrations are safe. metro simulator. we're getting a look at how first responders prepare for dangerous situations on the rails. welcome to news 4 this week. >> hey, everyone, i'm chris lawrence. this weekaway told you about the growing number of the atv's wheeling you there traffic, even coming up on the sidewalks. weaver seen incidents in d.c., virginia, maryland in the past

continue to send us similar scenes in their area. we're loan at efforts to crack down on atvs in your neighborhood. >> new video from gas station cameras shows illegal four wheelers, dirt bikes and motorcycles taking over route 1 in arlington into alexandria speeding right by this man's business. he is unnerved by the whole thing after years of deal with it on roads aye cross the d.c. area. >> they don't care and if you're in the car and you're driving and in the middle of them, they get mad if you cut them off or, you know, they do it to stop people like that. >> and after yet another atv incident, people are frustrated by the same bottom line. >> it's dangerous to chase them but it's going gott to be stand. >> arlington police say their officers responded to a gas station but by the time they got there the crew was gone. the department has a limited pursuit policy but says it's too unsafe to chase

>> the police don't do anything. so they going to ride. >> one for a long time too there was a big group of them, i'd say at least a hundred of them. >> they got into the left lane and continued their aggressive antics. >> they were popping wheel liz and doing tricks and stuff. >> it's a problem across the d.c. metro area. bikers even going up on the sidewalk at national harbor and swarming hrks "h" street in dc. so the question is what's finally going to be done? >> it's an accident waiting to happen. i mean, i used to be a guy so i know what's going to happen convenient wally. >> chris continue wright, news four. with metro owes year-long safe year wrapped up they're hoping for a safer commute but not all disasters are prevent able. in recent years we've had a number of incidents vofrling fire and smoke on the tracks. perhaps the most serious in 2015 when smoke filled the tunnel and

each before trades trains rolled in loud den county first responders are gearing up for potential trouble. david culver explains. >> reporter: even with a harness on most of us would likely pass on jumping out of a window head first, it's just another day of tro training for these recruits. but their curriculum much like the region they'll serve rapidly expanding. >> everything from liquid propane gas fires, everything like that, trench rescue but this one is different. >> he's referring to this. it's a metro rail training simulator. >> this is something we've not dealt with. there's no rail lines in loud den county. >> first they will be using this to prepare for silver line emergencies. we're talking about the person of the rail that's currently a construction zone. but preparedness doesn't wait. >> we'll train from one s

to the other. >> from potential terrorists attacks and the smoke that may rise. >> when build a simulator like this, the details, they matter and that's why fire and rescue wanted to have an old rail door use for their training and then they wanted to position this car on tracks so that it was similartor what would you find in a real life scenario. everything from the distance from the car to the fence line and the drop below. you don't always have a platform to step on to. >> they need to be able to climb on to is it so that's why there's no steps on it. and this is designed to be not at a train station, this is meant to be the one that you see as you're driving. >> they've been planning this for several years. she shared these photos. she show the logistically choreography it took to brings the cars out to leesburg and hoist them on to the tracks. >> what are they doing? and i think now they'll know what we're doing i

emergency. >> gaining skills they hope to never use, preparing to keep you safe. in leesburg, virginia, david culver, news 4. >> well, thousands of you will pack the national mall for the big july 4th fireworks show and once again security will be tight. news source chris gordon explains how vent attacks in europe are influencing security plans right here at home. >> reporter: it's america's birthday attracting an' morm nus muss crowd to the mall. security experts say because of its symbolic significance there are is heightened awareness this independence day, although there is no credible threat at this time. >> folks who are visiting this week on into the 4th will notice some of the fencing starting to go up, the bike rack is going into place establishing those secure areas to protect spectators and participants from the event. >> recent terrorist attacks in europe have targeted large

celebrating in niece, france. they were killed on a crowded thoroughfare by a driver who rammed into them with a truck. the homeland security chief says there's a coordinated plan here to harden targets gets attacks using vehicles as weapons. >> there will be some blocking areas. again, law enforcement looks at these things, they look at these things very closely and try to take the appropriate measures, whether it's using additional police vehicles or balance lards or those type of things. >> tim cummins brut his family from dallas, texas. he believes police have done all they can do to ensure the public safety. >> ultimately i guess you try not to worry about it too much but it's a fair concern for sure. >> police departments at the maryland, virginia suburbs tell me they have a heightened sense of awareness because of what is going on globally but they have good security plans in place for the 4th of july. reporting from the mall, chris

and metro is going to have extend hours for the july 4th fireworks. trains will run until midnight on independence day. a half hour later than usual. trains will also operate every 12 minutes until 6:00 in the evening. then increase to rush hour service before and after the big show. off-peak fairs will be in effect all day and parking in metro lots it free. when we come bac

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returned to their card this summer. the transit agency says a technical error caused some riders to be over or undercharged. we're told in most cases it was off by a neck he will. when we come back it's vacation season and wouldn't it be great to make a little extra cash while you're out of town? suzanne hogan has a look at what you need to know if you want to rent your home. and from stopping criminals from real to busting the bad guys on the big screen, we'll introduce to you a former virginia police officer who now calls

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a segment of the red line will be closed four weekends in a row so crews can repair problems with the leaking tunnel. there won't be any train service starting the weekend of july 15th between grover and fin cher piekz. we first reported on this issue way back in 2013 and warned that shutdowns like these could be coming. to

closures just open our nbc washington app. vacation season is in full swing and a lot of you are opting out of hotels and into rental homes. millions of people around the world list their homes on web sites like airbnb and brbo to generate income. maybe you know someone doing it and are considering it for yourself. well, consumer reporter suzanne hogan is working for you with what you need to know before you list your home. >> reporter: web sites like airbnb, flip t and home away have made it easier than ever for home owners to rent out their houses. that's what motivated fred nelson to post his cat skills, new york, vacation home. >> i bought this as a vacation home so the thought of renting it out to other as a vacation homemade sense. >> and the market is strong according to a survey by consumer reports. 75% of people who've never used a home stay say they'd consider

consumer report says the first thing do is make sure it's legal. >> vacation rentals are not legal everywhere so you have to look into the local laws before you list your home. >> your city hall can tell you what's legal in your area and consider a call to your insurance agent and your accountant. >> when you're renting your hoax you're essentially run a business which means you've got to think about things like the type of insurance you need and whether or not you're going to owe taxes on the income you earn. >> as for fred nelson, as long as renters keep coming he'll keep posting online. >> i've list today two weeks ago, it's booked up for the entire summer. it could be a nice little way to supplement the income and help defray the mortgage, quite frankly. consumer reports also says outfitting your home with a keyless lock, coffee machine and comfortable mattress will make it a more desirable rental. do you feel safe on the roads, at work, or even in you

accidental deaths are at an all-time high and the national safety council say states are not doing enough to make americans feel safe if the they released their first comprehensive report this week and determined that the state of maryland does the best job from protecting hits residents from preventable deaths like crashes, home fires, drugs, over ds. virginia is ranked third, d.c. 29th, starting with road safety. maryland and d.c. get an "a" while virginia gets a "d" and what it comes to feeling safe at home and in your community maryland gets an "a" while the district gets a "c" and virginia gets an "f" for workplace safety our region got "b"s and a "q." he used to bust drug dealers on the state of virginia. angie golf introduces us to a fellow cop from fredericksburg to follow his dream without

forgetting where he's from sbr joo he's played a clumsy detective, serial killer investigator scream queen's royalty. and faced off with mark wahlberg during disaster. jim clark is making it in hollywood which might have you wondering what's he doing here walking the halls of the stafford county sheriff's department. >> it's the most honorable provision in the world. >> before chasing his dreams on the big screen, he spent more than a decade chasing the crime scene as a real full-time cop in virginia. while on the job went back to school and it was at nova. clark's drama professor noticed his talent. >> i was going to midnight patrol that night i had to work midnights and i said, ma'am, i'm a police officer i'm going to work midnights. she says that's all find and dandy but have you what it takes could you literally do this professionally if you want to. >> he eventually parked his patrol car and moved to l.a. to pursue his new passion. at first to get by

bodyguard. he would later star? a film he produced. many law enforcement roles followed. there was working occasions as matthew macron nay in true detectives. >> this has been aranged and rehearsed. >> and most resently starring opposite kean know reeves as lead prosecutor in the whole truth. but his favorite role, playing peyton manning's caddie in a kpeeshl. >> no disrespect to everyone i've worked with, highlight of my career. >> between the bright lights and working behind the screens e scenes, he says he really finds himself missing police work. it's a big part of the reason he comes back here to the communities he once patrolled. >> as a part-time sheriff's deputy he's hoping to help at-risk kids through an outreach program he's developing with david decatur. >> we're always trying to be creative and think of ways we can reachay

of people who maybe we haven't reached out to yet. >> operation lead stands for law enforcement arts division and would give kids a chance to act and produce short films with deputies. the goal, bridge the gap between police and community. >> it's the dynamic of how do i meld both worlds together? and i think it's as simple as how is it to live in your shoes for a minute. >> clock says this project helps keep him grounded while working in an industry where it can quickly become all about you. >> the law enforcement gave me this base that just allows me to settle in to whatever's happening to me and still be grateful. >> no one's going to jump out, right? >> coming up, set your clock, the filmmaker's latest comedy, 6:66 p.m., evil has an hour to kill is out this fall. in stafford, virginia, news 4. >> no one's going 0 jump out and get it, right. pretty cool how successful he's been

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the vet's #1 choice. well had we aren't sweltering in the mid-90s, who doesn't like to take in a beautiful day on a park bench somewhere? well, there's a new one in northwest d.c. that has a very special purpose. there's a plaque on it to honor the late civil rights leader jewel onbond and bond liked to sit on a bench or two himself. >> sitting on a public bench talking about things big or small. he sat on a bench one honoring civil rights leader julian bond. they said it was the perfect memorial. >> he liked the idea of sitting on a bench. and we lived in this

neighborhood. he walked in the neighborhood a lot because he said it was his thinking time. >> from early college days through civil rights struggles until he died at 75 two years ago, julian bond was way teacher, elected leader and civil rights icon from days of great danger. >> you did not know any time riding down any of those highways in mississippi if you would be shot and bombed in alabama. those were very terrifying times. >> the connecticut avenue bench near chevy chase circle was done by the commission. it wanted to honor the quiet neighbor. >> i know it might seem a bit modest for such a grand life, such a giant of a man, but he would be delighted to know that this bench was here. >> and he spent his time in the community, and that's what he wanted to be remembered for. >> civil rights veteran and bond friend dory ladder in was there with letter grandson. >> what do you want him to know when he grows up? >> i want him

a free black man an he's able to move in and out of different circles unencumbered and to not be afraid. >> bond's widow explained the raceman was a historic reference. he use today to emphasize he fought for equality for african americans. in the district, tom is herwood, news 4. >> had a chance to talk to julian bond a few years before i died. a great man. that's all for news 4 this week. i'm chris lawrence. we're getting you ready for the 4th of july with video from the past fireworks shows on the national mall. thanks for joining us. have a great week. ♪

now on "news 4 today," a firefighter hurt in a rooftop blaze. the d.c. row house up in flames and a family is now without a home. >> all right. listen up. we're talking from schools to police and a whole lot more. we're doing to walk you through the new local laws now in effect that you've got to follow. this holiday weekend you'll be feeling the heat. form team 4 a major warm-up and when showers might dampen your backyard fans. that's no fun. >> 6:00 this saturday morning. can you believe it? we made it to july. first of july already. doesn't feel like