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The affected 365+ grants include those intended to provide programs for gun crime prevention, anti-human trafficking and juvenile justice initiatives
Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
An agentic AI-powered audio talk-down feature issues personalized voice alerts based on visible attributes of individuals to deter criminal activity
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
The Olyphant town council voted this month to approve the use of a $187,000 Local Share Account grant to renovate and enlarge its police station
The Forest Hills Area Ambulance Association will replace its aging, high-mileage ambulance, easing the burden of rising costs and declining insurance reimbursements
Garrett Knapp lost his collection of FD T-shirts when the Palisades Fire destroyed his family’s home