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House Bill 2015 would set aside funds from the state’s operating budget to help cities and counties hire new law enforcement officers
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
Grant funds will flow to every state, six territories and nearly 300 tribes, with additional funding for caregiver-support projects
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
The RMUC program goal is to enhance the security posture of rural, municipal and small investor-owned electric utilities
The document aims to provide an interrelated system among recruitment, screening, officer accountability and promotion, and officer wellness
Mayor Adams said he didn’t plan to fire the aide for making disparaging remarks about him, but changed his mind when he saw footage of the staffer belittling NYPD cops
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers
South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris McClune discussed short staffing and increased EMS call volume with the City of Lockport’s Common Council
West Virginia Northern Community College also received a mobile ambulance simulator
Even more say they don’t feel safe walking around downtown Portland at night
“This legislation will add another tool for our members to use when recruiting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMS providers,” said FASNY’s Michael Krummenacker