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Thousands of first responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment related to injuries and illnesses caused by the toxins at Ground Zero
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I’m pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
Longtime small businesses can apply for the $5,000 grants for marketing, business process modernization and improving technology
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City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
“It is a false choice between community-led solutions and police officers,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said. “We need both.”
Officials hope the inconvenience and discomfort of weekly tests will persuade many to overcome a reluctance to get inoculated
The laws limit police response to mental crisis calls and create a new use-of-force standard that’s “nearly impossible to meet,” officials said
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
The package will boost the starting pay for a Dougherty County paramedic from $15.52 to $18.74 an hour
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
The city of Pharr has reached a collective bargaining agreement with fire unions, making way for incremental pay increases and organizational modifications
Lawyers for states and local governments laid out key details of the $26 billion settlement on Wednesday
Federal agents will also embrace intelligence sharing and prosecutions across jurisdictions, DOJ officials said