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Children’s hospital, Philadelphia Fire Department team up to strengthen pediatric emergency training
A new partnership aims to boost fire department paramedics’ and EMTs’ confidence and skills in pediatric care, focusing on high-quality CPR, IV access and early recognition of critical symptoms
“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
Rock Hill first responders teamed up with the community to collect enough cereal for tens of thousands of servings during the Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive
The bill proposed banning all geofence warrants; Law enforcement officials said passing the bill would hinder their ability to investigate crimes
The law would have made it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet or closer if the officer tells the person to stop
First responders in Kansas hope the Missouri bill will encourage their own legislators to pass a similar PTSD benefits bill
The new bail schedules will correspond with pre-arraignment release terms based on the arrestee’s risk of endangering the public and skipping arraignment
The court ruled that monetary bail is not the “only means to ensure criminal defendants appear for trials or the only means to protect the public”
Under the revised policy, police and firefighters can retire at age 55 or with 25 years of service, whichever comes first
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Hayward dispatchers and public safety personnel are having to track calls using pen and paper
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
Citizens can file a complaint if they feel the officer violated the new ordinance; an internal review of the complaint will determine if disciplinary action is warranted