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First responders leverage AI for faster decision-making, but concerns about risks remain
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
The report’s authors say that the evidence is strong, but the exact reasoning for the spike is less clear
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
New evidence suggests that the California variant can evade antibodies generated by COVID-19 vaccines or prior infection
Among the 10 principles is the belief that de-escalation training should be required to ensure the safety of community members and officers
Under the proposal, officers would have to reapply to keep jobs as armed “public safety workers”
FDNY EMS union officials have expressed concerns about the plan, which will begin rolling out in three Harlem and East Harlem police precincts later this year
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín says he hopes some of the changes will be seen this year
Westwood Fire Chief John Deckers said his department has invested time and resources into preparing to give the vaccine and urged the governor to reverse the decision
A recently-introduced bill aims to allow fire companies to continue online raffles, after some companies were informed their raffles went against state rules