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The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age
The Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
“Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated
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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
One migrant at the Logan Square 14th District station was taken to the hospital for chickenpox, but was released and returned to the station later that day
The WalletHub report compares 45 of the largest U.S. cities to identify which cities are grappling with the most significant homicide rates
The robotics team had been training downtown and responded about 15 minutes after the first distress call, said Commissioner Laura Kavanagh
Grants totaling $1.5M will outfit Gary officers with dash cams, body-worn cameras and more