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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
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The program is a $24 million investment funded by Governor’s Education Emergency Relief Fund, part of the federal CARES Act
Local police hailed the cameras as a game-changer, saying the images helped to identify suspects of violent crimes
City officials point to concerns over residents’ civil rights and privacy as reasons for the bans
Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith expressed support for the move, referencing the fatal shootings at protests in Kenosha and Portland
Some council members have softened their rhetoric, saying now that they do envision officers as part of any revamping of public safety
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
The city’s department of youth and recreation will take over crisis intervention services, Mayor Lovely Warren announced Sunday
University of Pennsylvania researchers said the video was as effective as in-person training at teaching bystanders to respond to overdoses
Gov. Greg Abbott has been critical of recent Austin City Council cuts to the agency’s budget
Planning documents sent to health departments ask officials to work out which groups should receive the vaccine first