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The city expects to launch three drones as first responders by mid-March. The program is anticipated to cost roughly $180,000 a year and will save the police department time and resources. -
The Santa Ana Police Department is proposing to spend about $683,000 on a contract to launch the city’s drone program, pending approval from the City Council.
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An explosively strengthening winter storm hit the Southeast U.S. Sunday, bringing snow, hurricane-force winds, storm surges and dangerous cold, including below-freezing temperatures in Southern Florida.
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Starting next week, the city police department will dispatch drones on some service calls to see if response times and situational understanding improve. Their use will depend on call type, priority and distance.
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In addition to findings that volunteer firefighter ranks have shrunk by nearly 63 percent since 2016, the report from state Comptroller Sean Scanlon points to recruitment and retention challenges for career firefighters as well.
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The white, bullet-shaped, sub-5-foot, 420-pound robot is like a neighborhood beat cop as it glides its way through the Crossroads district on four wheels, gathering data from its cameras and greeting passersby.
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The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Municipal Relief Program and will go toward replacing aging radio transmitters and upgrades on towers.
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As fires become more frequent and intense, experts say California residents should be thinking not only of the immediate impact and rebuilding, but the longer-lasting effects on the ecosystem and human health.
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In an effort to address delays in releasing people from jail, the Sheriff’s Office is looking to update its Adult Information Systems to be more integrated with an existing case management system.
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Researchers at the University of Wyoming say they’ve found a misalignment between federal policy and public priorities. Respondents want to see a shift from an emphasis on wildfire suppression to more prevention efforts.
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Following a shooting during Mass at a Catholic school last week in Minneapolis, both public and private districts in the area reassured families of protocols in place like locked doors and increased police presence.
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The mobile device, funded in part by the Texas Department of Transportation, uses sensors, ground-penetrating radar and GPS to assess bridges’ health and quickly identify damage that could lead to major safety issues.
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The county's current backup 911 center is in the basement of a closed office building. Funding will go toward moving it to the Auburn Fire Department, where the IT data center is already also being relocated.
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, employees at the Federal Emergency Management Agency are warning that a similar disaster is on the horizon because of federal policies about the agency.
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In a 13-month pilot funded by a $265,000 state grant, the drones will be able to fly beyond the operator's line of sight to arrive at emergency scenes quickly and ahead of law enforcement officers.
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The department deployed multiple drones earlier this month to monitor crowds at an outdoor music concert. It was the devices’ first appearance since a city policy governing their use was finalized.
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As part of its work, the lab hosts virtual debriefings with municipal governments, nonprofit organizations and other public agencies after extreme weather events happen in the summer.
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The 1,700-acre Crosho Fire that began Monday is one of many severe fires burning in the state. Four other fires already have disaster declarations in place, including the Lee Fire, the state's fifth largest on record.
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A new report from the City Controller’s Office has found that while ShotSpotter tech has helped Pittsburgh police officers get to scenes faster, it has not lowered crime within the city.
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The three primary areas served by the units were the townships of Holland, Park and Georgetown. Holland and Park townships last year developed alternative services.
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The new system will add GIS mapping, text and video capability, and faster routing to help call centers respond more quickly and precisely. The county is the first in the state to begin the migration.
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