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San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
“We are taking bold steps now to protect our people and our skies before tragedy strikes,” Gov. Jeff Landry said
Lawmakers advanced a bill that would increase penalties for obstructing police, firefighters and EMTs, raising the charge to a first-degree misdemeanor
Union President Tim Leech said there was an 8-day stretch when the Bloomfield neighborhood firehouse had no fire engine
LVMPD started a Police Employee Assistance Program, which was established to help officers through crisis intervention and referral to counseling services
Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells
More than $14 million has been raised for fallen and wounded first responders through the hub
Under the law, the sale of drug paraphernalia, such as glass tubes for smoking fentanyl, is a civil infraction. But possession is not banned
Lawmakers are looking at creating a new pension system that would guarantee decent lifetime retirement benefits if officers stick around on the job
The $230M legislation provides funding for armed SROs at all public schools, increases physical safeguards and enhances mental health services for students
The bipartisan agreement would avoid making the state the second in the U.S. to decriminalize the possession of controlled substances
Federal, state and local agencies trained on how to handle thousands of evacuees in the event of a reactor meltdown at a Connecticut plant
People with small amounts of methamphetamine, heroin and LSD are subject to non-criminal violations and given the choice to call a statewide hotline or pay a $100 fine