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The Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
Nearly all of the 16 federal workers cut from the 9/11 health program have been rehired after intense criticism forced the Trump administration to reverse course on controversial cuts
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
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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