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More than 40% of National Weather Service field offices are critically understaffed, raising concerns about timely storm warnings as deadly tornadoes and flooding
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
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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
The cameras include a live-streaming capability that allows a doctor to log on to a server to view real-time footage and help render care
Opponents say the oversight panel will make cops’ jobs harder and hurt recruiting
The state currently leads the country in new cases per capita and has one of the lowest vaccination rates
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Trained deputies “could help save someone’s life” sheriff says during program’s first week