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Firefighters at Longview Fire Department are blending fitness, faster response times and community outreach by playing daily pickleball at Clary Courts
Trump administration officials say this practice is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online
AI-enhanced security is an example of how schools are spending security grants awarded following the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School

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Firefighters said they have been threatened with pipes and broken mops, hit with rocks and physically obstructed from administering care or responding to a fire
South Pasadena will lease 20 Teslas for a minimum of five years for various duties such as patrol, administration and detective work
The Austin Police Association plans to take action against the city’s enforcement of “the illegal provisions”
Felonious deaths decreased almost 18% from 2021 and vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of death
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
The state could add retirement benefits, eligibility for state employee health insurance, tax benefits and training incentives
A bill to fund optional handgun training and cover counseling costs in case of a shooting heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb for signing
The number of active shooter incidents decreased, but the number of wounded and killed went up, in a 2022 report from the FBI
Michael Washington claims he was not given prior notice of his firing or an opportunity to respond to any complaints