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Violent crime is down 19% in Prince George’s County, and property crime has decreased 15% compared to 2024; the county also welcomed its largest recruit class in a decade
Uniformed Services University and NHTSA are launching a federally backed push to expand prehospital blood transfusions
Agencies statewide are struggling to recruit and retain paramedics and EMTs as competition for qualified candidates intensifies
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Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
A new study will explore whether 10- or 12-hour shifts could improve recruitment, retention and staff wellness at Erie County’s two jails
The “Find My Parking Cops” app scraped data from the city’s parking citation portal; the city changed the way citation data was displayed four hours after the launch
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
The Columbia Township Fire Department now has full-time coverage on every shift and is planning for future expansion with two new parcels of land
Certified medics can perform on-scene evidentiary blood draws for the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, speeding investigations and reducing case delays
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network last year detected 1,668 fires, including 636 before any 911 call
The loss of Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser has sparked an outpouring of support from a grieving but united community
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
States may sub-award Rural Health Transformation Program funds to EMS agencies for technology, staffing and system upgrades