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Advancing economic mobility program gives each municipality $20K and technical support under Gates Foundation-backed initiative
The notice calls on deputies to pledge to “avoid speaking about others negatively in their absence unless required for work-related purposes”
The National Sheriffs’ Association president said the DHS list was issued without input on how to object to the designation, calling it arbitrary and damaging to trust
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Investigators cited multiple errors made on the scene of the Dec. 4 fire that contributed to Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos’ death from asphyxiation
Union representatives testified in March in favor of cities paying 26.5% of the salaries of officers and firefighters – up from 19.5% for police and 24% for fire
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