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To thank the first responders who battled January’s devastating wildfires, Disneyland held a Heroes Salute Cavalcade on Main Street U.S.A. and kicked off a free ticket offer in their honor
The Fairfax County PD’s Real Time Crime Center operates with footage from a network of LPRs, a tip-based Crime Solvers program and a system of license plate readers
Cameron Hamilton was removed as acting FEMA administrator just days after opposing efforts to dismantle the agency
In Pennsylvania, “the lowest form of government is responsible for public safety,” said Eric Henry, who operates Meadville Area Ambulance Service
With “11 people dying by gunfire in the past 7 days,” a rapid response systems needs to be in place said Detroit Police Chief James White
Supporters of the curfew say it’s aimed at keeping young people safe from historic rates of gunfire in the city
Biden’s appearance marks the first time a president has participated in the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control since Harry Truman in 1947
The new Riley County building will include offices, training rooms, an operations center, a backup site for emergency communications, and a full EMS station
Safety Director Karrie Howard: Nicole Carlton “has proven herself an effective leader during several major events within the city. Carlton is a dedicated public servant”
“We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
Officials say the cameras are long overdue for the troopers, the largest law enforcement agency in the state
“We have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,” said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter’s Association
The president is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses