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National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
Interim Chief Mark Kreamer is now officially leading Cheshire EMS, focusing on training, first responder partnerships and managing rising costs as federal funding phases out
Officials cite ShotSpotter, Flock cameras, and intervention programs as major factors in Macon’s ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime
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The teams will focus on upending “trafficking corridors” and operate in a cross-jurisdictional fashion, collaborating across state lines
A state law requires cities and counties that want to pursue their own legal action to “opt out” of the attorney general’s lawsuits by June 30
And when officers do stop drivers, they must explain that the motorist can deny a request to search the vehicle
The new anti-recidivism program is an option for some misdemeanors and non-violent felonies
Crawford County residents can sign up for the alerts to alert them to significant weather, hazardous materials incidents, AMBER alerts for missing children or an active shooting
The new fines would kick in after the third false alarm in a calendar year, starting at $100 for the fourth false alarm, $200 for the fifth and $300 for the sixth and any additional false alarms
The program, which is funded by donations, is “totally upending the dynamics of a traffic stop”
The Yuba County Office of EMS held a fair to educate residents on what to do during a natural disaster, and handed out go-bags
The Springfield Community Crisis Response Team would be comprised of one EMT or nurse and one clinician that would be available 24/7 to respond to non-violent 911 calls
Some city council members objected. “We are not looking to have civilians do exactly what police officers do”