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Legal

Oregon’s new high-capacity magazine ban still in court limbo

The judge, who has until Friday to issue a ruling, didn’t rule on a motion to freeze a ban on gun magazines containing more than 10 rounds

December 14, 2022 09:34 AM

Public Safety

N.Y. city may pay $242K settlement to firefighter-EMT fired over medical marijuana use

Scott Martin, an Air Force veteran who worked at the Buffalo Fire Department for 12 years, said he uses cannabis to treat PTSD and pain

November 18, 2022 11:20 AM

Technology

Miss. ambulance service reports ransomware data breach

AAA Ambulance Service reported that some individuals’ personal information was accessed during the breach, including names, social security numbers and medical information

October 06, 2020 03:05 PM

Public Safety

Los Angeles County board votes to address workplace violence at fire department

The vote directs the department to work with local resources to provide mental health visits for firefighters and their families

June 23, 2021 11:48 AM

Public Health

51 Chicago libraries now offer naloxone

Staffers have been trained in administering the nasal spray, and the program is set to expand citywide

September 06, 2022 02:09 PM

Public Safety

Kansas City PD chief cuts cold case unit due to staffing; mayor vows to reinstate

“We don’t have enough detectives,” Chief Rick Smith said, though he assured the public that all incoming leads would still be pursued

April 13, 2022 07:52 AM

Public Safety

New Orleans officials struggle with funding strategy to retain, recruit officers

The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers

October 24, 2022 10:00 AM

Pensions

Proposed Ohio fire, police pension changes could add $11M to Cleveland’s annual costs

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

April 21, 2022 12:31 PM

Public Safety

Sick of dangerous city traffic? Remove left turns

Left turns are responsible for 61% of all car accidents at intersections

June 07, 2021 02:07 PM

Public Safety

First responders fear FCC plan could interfere with their ability to control traffic signals

The “safety band” spectrum used to keep first responders from getting caught in traffic en route to an emergency may be opened up for use by unlicensed Wi-Fi users

October 08, 2020 12:06 PM