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“This is going to help us deliver effective and efficient public safety but it’s going to also make conditions better for our [LEOs],” said Birmingham City Council President Darrell O’Quinn
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
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FOP president John Catanzara rebuked the mayor, saying that the city’s policy of canceling days off is unsustainable
In addition to removing the bottom tier of the firefighter-paramedic salary schedule, experienced members also will get pay increases
Galveston mental health professionals, paramedics and city police officers will work together
It’s the latest update in a case that seeks to require the city to hire more officers per the city’s charter
Cutting police overtime is a bad idea because the law states that OT must be honored — no matter what, the mayor said
The Annapolis agreements also include two $3,000 COVID-19 bonuses — one in July and one in 2023
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Of those polled, 47% said the number of police officers should be increased
Olympia Assistant Fire Chief Mike Buchanan explained that decreasing availability of private providers for BLS calls results in increased on-scene times
If the proposed ordinance passes, Norwalk will join other municipalities in using building signs to identify structural concerns behind buildings’ skins