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IAFF President Ed Kelly says talks with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have heightened attention on saving some firefighter health and safety programs
Bluefield is moving forward with plans for a new centralized facility to house its fire, police and emergency medical services, aiming to improve response times across the city
Non-profit leaders speak out against Trump administration cuts to congressionally funded grant programs
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot called it “a once-in-a-generation opportunity to equitably address” the city’s most pressing public safety challenges
A city council member estimated that 5-10% of 911 calls could be diverted from police
After months of back-and-forth, residents can vote on a key policing proposal this fall
About 300 officers have left in the past 18 months, and about 100 have been hired, according to one council member
Police and fire officials released memos responding to the new requirement
In an attempt to curb criminal activity, Mayor Robert Eastern said the curfew will last indefinitely
Several law enforcement groups had challenged the law in July, saying it violated officers’ right to self-defense, among other issues
Funds will be used to train first responders on Narcan use and how best to interact with people struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues
The city is the only government employer in Hawaii that does not allow weekly testing for workers who decline to be vaccinated and are not also exempt for religious or medical reasons
The six LAPD employees suing include individuals “who could not assert a medical or religious exemption”