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Apr 16 2024
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Kentwood voters to decide on public safety tax increase
KENTWOOD, MI – Kentwood city officials are warning of “significant cuts” to police and fire services if voters next month don’t approve a tax increase. Kentwood voters will decide during the May 7 special election on a roughly 31% increase to the city’s permanent public safety millage that city officials say would provide “critical” support for police, fire and emergency medical services in
MLive.comApr 11 2024
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Sandy Springs planning a public safety training center
Mayor Rusty Paul discussed Sandy Springs’ concept last week on the AJC’s Politically Georgia podcast. The city’s goal is to attract officers from federal and local law enforcement agencies who would come to get certified in the use of firearms. Sandy Springs has already drawn interest in the use of the potential center from federal agencies and other law enforcement agencies including the GBI
Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionApr 25 2024
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Kentwood hosting community forum ahead of public safety tax increase vote
KENTWOOD, MI – Kentwood residents can learn more about the public safety tax increase on the May 7 ballot at an upcoming community forum. The community forum hosted by Kentwood starts at 6 p.m. Monday, April 29, at the Kentwood Police Department’s training room at 4742 Walma Ave. SE. The community forum will be led by Kentwood Police Chief Bryan Litwin and Kentwood Fire Chief Brent Looman,
MLive.comMar 19 2024
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Connecticut Public Safety Committee advances bills addressing crime and road safety
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The state legislature’s Public Safety and Security Committee approved a number of bills Tuesday morning pertaining to crime and road safety. Three of them are bills News 8 has been tracking as debate unfolds in the legislature. Senate Bill 337 includes a number of measures intended to curb instances of street takeovers. Street takeovers have proliferated throughout
WTNHApr 16 2024
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Mobile public safety director was FBI's face after Parkland massacre
Mobile’s executive director of public safety, thrust into a high-profile dispute with city’s suspended police chief, was the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Miami division and a spokesman for the agency following the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. The Feb. 14, 2018, massacre is considered the worst mass shooting ever at a U.S. high school, and the
AL.comApr 20 2024
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Sunnyvale public safety gets new paramedics in midst of county-wide shortage
Sunnyvale public safety officers are relieved to have new and much-needed paramedics for the city, but desire a long-term solution to address a local and county-wide shortage. City firefighters and police officers are trained EMTs, but for years the department had no paramedics, who are more qualified to perform advanced procedures and offer advanced life support during emergencies. The
San Jose Mercury NewsApr 12 2024
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Boston Marathon public safety protocols outlined ahead of Marathon Monday
When 30,000 runners representing 129 countries and all 50 states – including 4,500 participants from the Bay State – take off from Hopkinton on Monday, 9,500 volunteers will be stationed in eight cities and towns, providing first aid, water and food. This year’s marathon marks the 100th anniversary of Hopkinton playing host to the starting line of the 26.2-mile route to Boylston Street in
Boston HeraldApr 18 2024
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Maine Bureau of Highway Safety reminds public not to smoke and drive on 4/20
April 20 has become known as a "weed holiday" for cannabis enthusiasts, and the BHS says, "If you feel different, you drive different." MAINE, USA — April 20, also known as 4/20, has become associated with smoking cannabis, and in recent years law enforcement has noticed an uptick in motorists driving high. This year, the "weed holiday" falls on a Saturday, promising an increased number of
News Center MaineApr 03 2024
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St. Croix County voters approve public safety referendum
"It's just all directly related to population and growth," County Administrator Ken Witt said. Example video title will go here for this video Example video title will go here for this video ST. CROIX COUNTY, Wis. — Election Day in Wisconsin brought many issues to voters. In St. Croix County, one issue has been talk of the town – both by county leaders and residents. "Wide range of what's
KARE11Apr 03 2024
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Eclipse Decision Made By Arlington Public Schools For Students' Safety
ARLINGTON, VA — All students in Arlington Public Schools will receive protective solar-viewing glasses for the partial solar eclipse that will take place Monday afternoon, according to an update that Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán sent APS families on Wednesday. "There is a lot of excitement around the solar eclipse that will take place on Monday, April 8, as it provides a rare opportunity
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