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SAFER and AFG money will support 20 departments across four counties
EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care
The city’s police chief first raised the idea of a seven-person team available around the clock after a spike in shootings
Officials say the sharp decline reflects a less confrontational approach and fewer interactions with the public during the pandemic
The Democrat-controlled chamber approved the bill in a 21-17 vote that split along party lines and was seen as a key hurdle for the measure
Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a $10 million grant program to help law enforcement agencies equip all officers with body cameras
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
The proposed $35 million fund would be used to reimburse out-of-jurisdiction police agencies that pitch in when an emergency arises
The deal will avert layoffs for as many as 355 officers by delaying scheduled pay raises until 2023
Doña Ana County officials said the vaccines are necessary to maintain a hazard-free workplace as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Those found by police with small amounts of street drugs will now face a civil citation instead of an arrest