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Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
Violent Crime Intervention Fund award positions the Oakridge Police Department to outfit every patrol officer with a BWC
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
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The Wilson County pay increase is in effect until the next budget season
In just the first two months of the year, officers have confiscated 372 guns, including 77 ghost guns
After the city installed automatic license plate readers in high-crime areas last year, the arrests were quick to follow
Ore. neighborhood sees significant drop in shootings amid increased patrols, traffic calming program
“Efforts like this demonstrate how the City of Portland can address problems like gun violence in a holistic manner,” said Deputy Chief Mike Frome
Councilmembers criticized the former mayor’s actions on Tuesday, saying she illegally authorized the payments to continue into the new year
Mayor Ted Wheeler said the contract aims to help retain officers and improve accountability
Guard members will not carry firearms or take part in law enforcement activities, the Pentagon said
The communications platform for first responders went live in 2017 and currently has three million users nationwide
Mayor Eric Adams’ plan involves sending more police and social service outreach workers into the subways
The FCC is monitoring the 3G phase-out and working to “implement safeguards” for older phones and other devices, a spokesperson said