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The Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety will be receiving a new Rosenbauer Fire Apparatus using funds from Michigan’s Marijuana Excise Tax
Teachers who want to carry must be approved by the school principal, school district and a local law enforcement agency, and must undergo a background check and training
The law increases penalties for anyone who assaults or kills a law enforcement animal, including a hefty fine on top of paying for medical costs
The ban comes after some officers and members of the public have suffered temporary or permanent eye damage
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
Local and state ballot measures passed largely in favor of shifting funds away from law enforcement and towards social services
Poll challengers who tried to forcibly enter the counting room were met by police, who said both parties had reached their legal maximum
Four more states legalized recreational marijuana, while Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms and decriminalize possession of hard drugs
Despite two finalists being interviewed in a public forum, Boise Mayor Lauren McLean named Meridian Chief Mark Niemeyer to the top position at the Boise Fire Department
Gov. Kate Brown issued the emergency order Monday in preparation for possible unrest
While standing guard against armed groups, officers across the country are also aware their own presence could intimidate voters
The new service allows individuals to receive notifications sent from local authorities to stay informed on potentially hazardous situations involving weather, traffic and other emergencies, including the spread of COVID-19
Substance abuse prevention advocates say that increased isolation and a decrease in services is likely to create more relapses