Legal
Legal matters are a core focus for local and state government agencies, encompassing the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of laws and regulations that govern public affairs. Legal frameworks ensure that government actions are consistent with the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights. Though by no means a perfect system – enforcement inequities continue to make the headlines – local leaders strive to create laws that work fairly for all.
The American Paramedic Association outlines a paramedic-led framework to stabilize EMS policymaking and improve system performance
The program will also provide incentives based on how many undocumented immigrants provided by ICE the partner agency is able to arrest
The database includes information from 12,000 internal affairs investigations, which has been redacted in accordance with California public records laws
Combination of SMS messages and phishing uses text messages to trick people into giving out sensitive personal information
Decision restores Department of Education grant funding for teacher preparation, a tool to ‘address the serious teacher shortage crisis’
The court has been closed since February 23 as officials investigate the cause of the attack
The agency is reportedly evaluating fire and EMS training programs and spending to ensure alignment with Trump administration priorities
If passed, the bipartisan Invest to Protect Act would be available to PDs with 175 or fewer officers and would help cover training, mental health support and recruitment efforts
Governor DeWine authorized the Cyber Reserve Force to assist the still closed Cleveland Municipal Court
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
Is anyone at the upper levels of government considering how the current round of federal government changes will impact public safety at the local level?
“CONGESTION PRICING IS DEAD. Manhattan, and all of New York, is SAVED.” Trump wrote on Truth Social
Unions serving Utah police officers, teachers, firefighters, transit workers and other public employees will be prohibited from negotiating on their behalf
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
Officers unable to return to full duty after 251 workdays will be given a choice to apply for a reclassification, take a leave of absence, seek medical retirement or resign
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