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The abandoned Lexington school will provide training for active shooter situations and other emergencies
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
A change in Washington state law now requires the bailiffs to have an active commission through the state Criminal Justice Training Commission and to pass a background check
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Two programs allow for state and local governments to apply for funding related to emergency response in protection of the country
Plaintiffs are seeking damages for lost business, property damage and deprivation of their property rights as well as the restoration of full public access
The silver lining is that the report from Moody’s Analytics indicates significantly less money is needed than what’s being called for by House Democrats
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise North Carolina, Gov. Cooper is committed to taking a cautious approach to reopening
“Events like this remind us that even some of the most progressive police departments with some of the most forward-thinking policies and rigorous training are not immune to failure,” said Mayor Regina Romero
Experts say arbitration, the appeals process used by law enforcement agencies, can block any meaningful policing reform by keeping problem officers on the job
The case is likely to fuel a movement in Detroit and around the U.S. protesting racial injustice at the hands of police
The mayor also proposed a hiring freeze on new officers next year until a new plan is developed “reflecting community priorities for public safety”
Republican lawmakers tied passage of the hate crimes bill (H.B. 426) to simultaneous passage of H.B. 838, which mandates penalties for crimes targeting first responders
“I am deeply sorry to have my service end on this note and in this way,” said former Ypsilanti Mayor Beth Bashert