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With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
An aggressive LAPD hiring plan aims to combat attrition as the agency expects to lose 500 officers
Chris Williams said that he was passed over for a promotion and was subjected to racist comments on the job
The Emergency Management Performance Grant helps governments make key investments so that they can better respond to disasters
Despite facing competition from other jurisdictions, Mayor Andre Dickens said the “robust department” is attracting applicants
Brattleboro has contracted with the nonprofit Rescue Inc. since 1966
“We don’t have enough detectives,” Chief Rick Smith said, though he assured the public that all incoming leads would still be pursued
Previously, prospective recruits were required to live in the city for one year before applying to the police department
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
Sheriff Alex Villanueva has refused to fire noncompliant deputies, calling mandates an “imminent threat” to staffing
“It’s time we really take a hard look at trying to integrate EMS and the Fire Department,” said Aaron Mischler, New Orleans Fire Fighters Association president