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Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
Axon’s First Draft program uses AI to generate a draft report narrative using body camera audio, helping officers save about 23 minutes per police report
Niagara Falls city council asked to approve mayor’s request for cameras and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software.
A fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks, drone-assisted policing and a wellness bureau for officers will support LVMPD’s efforts to improve safety and efficiency, the department said
Officials are working to determine the cause and impact of the incident on systems
West County Paramedic Association added its first new rig in over a decade, boosting morale
The Lower Merion Police Department also removed application fees and added a $5,000 hiring bonus
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
The NLERS Online Learning Platform offers self-paced training and live discussions to help law enforcement prevent officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents
States like Georgia and Florida are increasing spending on security and staffing, while California and Pennsylvania look to cut costs