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Half of the grant funding will be distributed in 2026 to areas hosting FIFA World Cup games, America 250 national events and the 2028 Olympic Games
After a 2001 tornado tore the station’s roof off, the Caddo-Midway Volunteer Fire & Rescue District installed an eight-person safe room
Planning for the 39-day tournament will involve 25 local public safety agencies and multiple state and federal partners, with an estimated 27 venues and event sites
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Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
Tri-Township Fire & Rescue has fully staffed its Memphis fire station for the first time in decades, marking a major milestone in a long-term plan to improve response times
“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
With a busy Atlantic hurricane season expected, lawmakers are raising concerns about emergency readiness and public safety
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
Advancing economic mobility program gives each municipality $20K and technical support under Gates Foundation-backed initiative
The notice calls on deputies to pledge to “avoid speaking about others negatively in their absence unless required for work-related purposes”
The National Sheriffs’ Association president said the DHS list was issued without input on how to object to the designation, calling it arbitrary and damaging to trust