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Starting June 1, any phone number with a Denver billing address will see an increased fee that will go toward speeding the time it takes to answer 911 calls, which has lagged in the city largely due to staffing issues. -
EMS providers and legislators warn that Gov. Lamont's proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursements could result in understaffing and delays in critical care, especially for rural and underserved communities.
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The Oceanside Police Department has been offered grant money for a 13-month trial of new first responder drones that can soar from a downtown rooftop within seconds of a 911 call.
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The Pauline Road Fire burning north of Houston is causing hazardous air for residents in its immediate vicinity, but the winds may change and the mixture of gases and particle pollution can travel far.
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After a series of failures with its current emergency alert platform, the county approved a $37,000 contract for CodeRED, which will streamline urgent alerts and provide more reliable service for residents.
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After an investigation found that 911 callers in the Atlanta area were often left waiting for an operator to answer, most call centers have made great progress toward industry standards, which matches national trends.
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The pilot with a tech company, underway until mid-April, adds artificial intelligence to several existing security cameras in the city. The software will have a human verify a weapon has been seen before notification.
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The town's first responders believe a single location to house fire, police, EMS and dispatch would allow for better coordination of services and be "a commitment to the people of Westport."
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Following wildfires Friday that destroyed dozens of homes, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt declared a disaster in 12 counties, removing restrictions from vehicle weight requirements and other regulations to expedite services to impacted areas.
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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a budget including $5.7 million for upgrades and House Bill 423 would help transition to Next-Generation 911 standards after the state's outdated 911 systems have struggled to handle call volume.
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After incorrect emergency alerts caused confusion and "information fatigue" during the Los Angeles wildfires in January, a California legislative committee is considering a statewide alert system and how to rebuild public trust.
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Stanislaus Regional 911, a partnership between Modesto and the county, plans to approve a CentralSquare computer-aided dispatch platform to be implemented in September, replacing an outdated system.
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Law enforcement officials in Chippewa County, Wisc., are preparing to undergo new training Thursday that aims to advance their skills in crisis interventions, response and de-escalation.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency Saturday following multiple wildfires that broke out on the South Shore of Long Island. Personnel from state offices including emergency management were deployed.
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The city's new program sends trained, unarmed ambassadors to assist police in carrying out low-risk tasks, like directing traffic at accident scenes, and allows officers to focus on crime and public safety emergencies.
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Georgia, the Carolinas and even Alabama have seen intense wildfires spread over the past week. While fires aren't unusual in the South, experts say climate change is likely to lead to more severe threats going forward.
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Since 2020, the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation's emergency operations center in North Dakota has grown from an office in the back of a gym to a 24/7 hub for large-scale disaster response. Here's how they did it.
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The public safety technology firm has partnered with home security company Arlo to provide more video data to first responders. The service could speed up responses and reduce false alarms.
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A tip to the Sandy Hook Promise Say Something Anonymous Reporting System prevented a mass shooting this month at Mooresville High School in Indiana. The system allows students to submit tips via app, website or hotline.
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Proposed legislation would put 911 call takers, currently classified as "clerical workers," in the same category as police officers, firefighters and corrections officers in the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Act.
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As some public safety agencies are experiencing more flexibility and speed in getting waivers from the Federal Aviation Administration for advanced drone programs, experts predict the use of UAS to rapidly rise.
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