Firefighters face higher cancer rates than the general population. The department hopes sweating out toxins can reduce long-term health risks.
A month after she was sworn in, Cara Spencer had to deal with a devastating tornado.
They raise issues of fairness, and critics claim they’re only about revenue. More speed and red-light cameras, however, would prevent a lot of deaths and injuries.
A new report shows homicides fell 17 percent in early 2025, but experts caution the trend is concentrated in a few major cities and not yet clearly linked to specific policy changes.
The state’s first drone-as-first-responder program gives police near-instant visual access to emergency scenes.
We need competent responders every hour of the day, every day of the week. But we often don’t have them.
Drones had been limited to dangerous situations but now will be used for routine calls.
Dallas police have lost the faith of the public but turning things around will take time, says new Chief Daniel Comeaux. His emphasis will be on reforming internal affairs, stepping up use of drones and a heavy focus on recruiting.
The alleged shooter’s ability to pose as a police officer in Saturday’s killing of a state legislator has sparked fears about copycats.
A bill would direct a majority of funds in the state’s tax rebate program to an account that would generate interest for efforts to combat wildfires.
A majority of departments rely on volunteer help but the number of people willing to devote time has dropped substantially over the past decade.
The office, established just six months ago, had asked for a 40 percent funding increase but came away with its budget cut by 20 percent.
Police departments use these techniques to help determine where they should concentrate their resources. Artificial intelligence is raising new questions of privacy and transparency.
New legislation would shield officers from prosecution for acts taken in the line of duty. Critics say no one should be unaccountable.
The causes of these alarming gaps in equitable access to emergency care are complex. Fixing the problem won’t come from patchwork efforts or temporary fixes.
The city is 20 percent short of its full contingent of officers. That's causing problems for everything from 911 response to addressing cold cases.
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