Public Safety
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While snowfalls have been modest, freezing temperatures are still cause for concern. President Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration for West Virginia to supplement response resources.
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Iowa City and Johnson County are taking part in a pilot program that will aim to develop a protocol that will serve as another response to 911 or other crisis line calls typically handled by local law enforcement.
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The county in Texas Hill Country accepted the funds from the state following last summer's deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River. Neighboring Kerr County accepted a similar state grant this week.
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The city plans to implement California-based ShotSpotter equipment in three neighborhoods by the end of the year.
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State requirements, created in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, are forcing police agencies to ask for more funds to pay for staff and specialized units focused on mining social media for threats.
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From fires in remote locations to searches for missing persons, drones are the latest tool in the city’s public safety arsenal.
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The new facility will help the Aiken County Sheriff's Department better prepare for a variety of disasters and disruptions.
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