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A $250K grant and opioid settlement funds are supporting the Genesee County Jail program, which aims to reduce withdrawal risks and improve long-term recovery
The Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
A spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said overtime payments were the most common reason for the higher-than-expected pay
In response to staff EMSA shortage, Tulsa could remove a requirement that all ambulances be staffed with a paramedic
The amendment brings sweeping changes, giving citizens the final say in police disciplinary action
Voters opposed the amendment by a 13% margin
Staffing challenges and increasing service calls from an aging population make it harder to maintain service standards, the Wisconsin Policy Forum says
After over a year of contentious debate, voters will decide Tuesday if they want to replace the Minneapolis PD
Retired Capt. Mike Earley was given a year to live in May; five months later, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System has not approved his application
About 1 in 6 police officers remained unvaccinated
Currently, 77% of the FDNY is vaccinated; 72% percent of firefighters are vaccinated, while EMTs stand at 84%
Chief Medaria Arradondo had criticized a ballot question that asks voters if they want to replace the police department
A new contract agreement makes Baltimore PD the highest paying major police force in Maryland