Public Safety
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The Osceola County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of new portable and dual band radios at a cost of $330,552 during its meeting Dec. 16, by a vote of 5-1. -
City Council is considering two options that would charge for paramedic care provided by the Monterey Fire Department when ambulance transport is needed. Some are concerned it would discourage people from calling 911.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson said he would request an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government, seeking to unlock federal resources and financial support, as flooding continues in Western Washington this week.
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Gov. Chris Christie signed an executive order establishing the new office, designating it as a central hub for analyzing threats and sharing information.
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Despite the increased use of body cameras, there are no universal policies governing their use by police departments.
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The attack in Garland at the Muhammad cartoon contest was called the “new age of terrorism” by the House Homeland Security chairman.
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The electronic signs have aired targeted messages about everything from hurricanes and flash floods to natural gas shortages.
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Industry experts disagree on whether the Islamic State’s ability to mount a dangerous cyberattack is a top concern or an emerging online threat or completely overblown. But one thing is not in doubt, ISIS is making news headlines in 2015 for its exploits in cyberspace.
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Police departments will still be able to acquire riot gear, specialized firearms and armored trucks, as long as they get training and special permission from local authorities.
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On the tail end of riots, protests and public disquiet surrounding police conduct, the president announced a new program that pits data against one of America's hottest issues.
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When Mount St. Helens erupted 35 years ago, officials were ill-prepared for the magnitude of the emergency.
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The more scientists learn, the more they are fine-tuning who is ordered to leave when a hurricane threatens.
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The new "threats and impacts graphic" is a collaborative effort between the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center.
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Authorities have raised defenses at U.S. military bases, put local police forces on alert and increased surveillance at the nation’s airports and other potential targets.
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Analytics help New York City firefighters track potential hot spots.
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Scientists and forecasters are mostly in agreement that major storms will be less frequent but stronger.
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Do we need another black swan event to change the response model?
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A recent report found that states are plagued by a number of problems in hiring and retaining cybercrime experts.
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It's the first time the security level has been raised nationwide since Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th anniversary of the attacks on New York and Washington.
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Life-saving equipment and training will be provided for 50 law enforcement agencies in the state to assist in missing child searches.
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The activity off the coast of Charleston, S.C., threatens to become the first tropical storm of the hurricane season, which is still three weeks away.
