Public Safety
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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a budget including $5.7 million for upgrades and House Bill 423 would help transition to Next-Generation 911 standards after the state's outdated 911 systems have struggled to handle call volume. -
After incorrect emergency alerts caused confusion and "information fatigue" during the Los Angeles wildfires in January, a California legislative committee is considering a statewide alert system and how to rebuild public trust.
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Stanislaus Regional 911, a partnership between Modesto and the county, plans to approve a CentralSquare computer-aided dispatch platform to be implemented in September, replacing an outdated system.
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Law enforcement officials in Chippewa County, Wisc., are preparing to undergo new training Thursday that aims to advance their skills in crisis interventions, response and de-escalation.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday following multiple wildfires that broke out on the South Shore of Long Island. Personnel from state offices including emergency management were deployed.
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The city's new program sends trained, unarmed ambassadors to assist police in carrying out low-risk tasks, like directing traffic at accident scenes, and allows officers to focus on crime and public safety emergencies.
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Georgia, the Carolinas and even Alabama have seen intense wildfires spread over the past week. While fires aren't unusual in the South, experts say climate change is likely to lead to more severe threats going forward.
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Since 2020, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation's emergency operations center in North Dakota has grown from an office in the back of a gym to a 24/7 hub for large-scale disaster response. Here's how they did it.
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The public safety technology firm has partnered with home security company Arlo to provide more video data to first responders. The service could speed up responses and reduce false alarms.
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A tip to the Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Anonymous Reporting System prevented a mass shooting this month at Mooresville High School in Indiana. The system allows students to submit tips via app, website or hotline.
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Proposed legislation would put 911 call takers, currently classified as "clerical workers," in the same category as police officers, firefighters and corrections officers in the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Act.
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As some public safety agencies are experiencing more flexibility and speed in getting waivers from the Federal Aviation Administration for advanced drone programs, experts predict the use of UAS to rapidly rise.
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The facility allows firefighters to practice in live-burn simulations, which department leadership said helps them better respond to emergencies. The project was funded by a half-percent public safety sales tax initiative.
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The bipartisan bill would establish a dedicated mental health hotline for police, fire and EMS workers to provide support, information, intervention and substance use resources.
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Two dozen new outdoor cameras capable of reading license plates may soon be in operation at locations selected by the police department across the city of Niagara Falls.
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Proposed by Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire, the Fight for Firefighters Act aims to address staffing issues and make firefighting work more aggressive as California's wildfire season becomes year-round.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said the number of deaths resulting from severe weather earlier this month has risen to 22 as of Monday. The state's application for individual FEMA assistance is pending.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a new digital democracy initiative to connect residents with government officials in times of disaster and allow them to express their concerns.
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The city’s commission has approved the purchase of three drones at a cost of more than $15,000. Police, who have 10 licensed drone pilots, will use them in searches, rescues, and to follow fleeing suspects.
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The advanced cameras — which have faced criticism over privacy concerns — are being installed in southwest Dallas, and officials say they will combat violent crime and bolster public safety.
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Emergency services must develop strong crisis communication plans to effectively combat misinformation and ensure that accurate, timely info is reaching the public.
