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The facility hosts horse stables, a K-9 unit center, a driving course, a six-story rescue tower and a mock city to simulate real-world crisis scenarios for training
New Jersey corrections officials credit a Las Vegas-based mail vendor for helping to stem the flow of synthetic drugs like K2 into facilities
Community paramedicine programs across Maine were dealt a major setback after federal grants were abruptly terminated, leaving departments without crucial funding to provide proactive care

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“This is not something we have a blueprint for. We have to be very critical and learn from our mistakes,” said Police Chief Joe Chacon
The police board filed a lawsuit after the mayor sought to reduce its budget by 18%
Ada County commissioners and other elected officials got a firsthand look at what it means to be an EMS provider
The FOP put out a statement saying that unvaccinated members will only need to be tested regularly
Newport Beach’s new program is based on the Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS) program that has been successful in Eugene, Ore.
Others suggested that too many specialized units have taken away from patrol
For some, the bill recognizes and validates the work dispatchers have been doing all along
A new survey offers some key insights into the court of public opinion
“Sometimes the protection of the many requires an individual, especially a public servant, to act for the public good,” the appellate judges wrote
Medstar of Michigan providers are delivering the doctor-prescribed antibody treatments to patients’ homes, which help reduce the chance of contracting the virus and fight it