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Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
Frozen funds include grants to prevent and prepare for terrorist attacks, emergency management performance, cybersecurity and emergency operations centers
The Chase County EMS ambulance was built with attention to suspension and noise reduction
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Town officials say a contract with the sheriff’s office will save them $1.3 million over three years
All “red flag” cases will now go straight to the judge instead of through the prosecutor’s office
Data shows there were two public mass shootings in 2020. This year there have been at least 11 so far
Officials said Huntington Beach’s HOPE program is meant to supplement the efforts of homeless liaison officers and expand access to mental health care
“It’s fear-mongering politics at its worst,” said Jonathan Thompson, CEO of the National Sheriffs’ Association
The Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021 would expand eligibility for benefits and address delays in processing claims
The settlement is the largest in the city’s history involving a civil rights lawsuit and the Santa Rosa Police Department
Shrewsbury Township currently relies on the New Jersey State Police to respond to its emergency calls
The plan also calls for a new $4 million bureau specifically to handle emergency responses
More than 20 states have considered bills this year to share disciplinary records of police officers, while about 20 states still largely prohibit their release