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Greene County legislators made significant strides by approving key resolutions, including a groundbreaking NextGen 9-1-1 project and public safety measures that could impact your community.

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Votes at a glance: Greene County carries multiple routine resolutions, establishes NG‑911 and technical‑rescue capital projects
The legislature approved a package of routine and public‑safety measures, including contracts, reappointments, budget amendments, a county historian allocation, creation of NextGen 9‑1‑1 and technical‑rescue capital projects, and resolutions addressing state‑ready inmates and DWI planning.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Lompoc City Council is shaking up public safety by proposing a new advisory panel to boost community engagement and streamline discussions!

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City Council approves public safety commission restructure to enhance community engagement
Council moves to establish an advisory panel to improve public safety discussions and efficiency.
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May 7, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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Minnesota officials are sounding the alarm as police pursuits hit an all-time high and auto thefts soar, leading to a push for tougher penalties.

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Minnesota officials propose tougher penalties amid rising police pursuits and auto thefts
Police pursuits and auto theft surge, while assaults on officers rise significantly, prompting legislative action.
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January 22, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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The Florida House is taking a bold step with House Bill 991, aiming to transform public safety and infrastructure funding across the state.

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Florida House allocates funds for public safety and infrastructure in HB 991
Florida House establishes revenue allocation for public safety, infrastructure, and public purposes.
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April 30, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Coos and Curry Counties are at a crossroads as residents demand a stronger voice in public safety decisions, urging leaders to include diverse perspectives for real change.

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Goose County residents demand inclusion in public safety committee discussions
Citizens demand inclusion in public safety committees to address community concerns and drive change.
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December 21, 2024 at 10:24 AM
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Lawrence and Mercer Counties are on the brink of a groundbreaking merger that could transform their 911 emergency response services and save taxpayer dollars.

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Lawrence and Mercer Counties explore merging 911 centers to cut costs
Commissioners discuss potential feasibility study for merging 911 centers in Pennsylvania.
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February 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Oklahoma's House Bill 1739 could revolutionize disability benefits for public safety officers, but will the strict six-month deadline create more hurdles than help?

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Board seeks to clarify disability benefits eligibility for public safety officers
The Board outlines new rules for disability benefits applications and health insurance payments.
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February 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Minnesota's public safety funding disparities are under scrutiny as committee members demand transparency in the formulas driving these inequities.

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Committee questions funding disparities in proposed bill
Committee members seek clarification on funding formulas and disparities detailed in the bill.
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March 19, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Seattle's City Council is taking bold steps to redefine public safety by emphasizing not just the right to be safe, but to feel safe in every corner of the community.

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Seattle Council passes resolution to enhance public safety and community well-being
Seattle's resolution prioritizes safety for residents, workers, students, and visitors.
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April 6, 2025 at 1:57 PM
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The Lexington Division of Community Corrections is revolutionizing mental health support in jails, addressing the urgent needs of inmates with groundbreaking training and dedicated professionals.

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Lexington Division of Corrections enhances mental health services amid rising inmate needs
Division implements mental health training for jail officers to address inmate psychological needs.
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April 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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A fierce showdown erupted in the New York Legislature as lawmakers clashed over a controversial budget bill that could see taxpayers footing the bill for legal expenses of state officials.

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New York lawmakers debate budget bill funding legal expenses for state officials
Mister Taig votes against the budget bill while Miss People Stokes and Miss Callas support it.
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May 10, 2025 at 5:53 AM
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Missouri's House Bill 1525 could revolutionize educational opportunities for public safety heroes and their families, offering substantial tuition support to help them thrive!

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Legislation grants five-year tuition awards for public safety personnel and dependents
Public safety personnel and their legal dependents qualify for five-year tuition awards.
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March 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to reform juvenile justice by prioritizing rehabilitation and mental health treatment over confinement, but will it have the resources to succeed?

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Washington updates juvenile confinement rules for humane supervision
Legislation mandates humane supervision and treatment funding for juvenile offenders.
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February 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Anchorage is gearing up for pivotal discussions on public safety, inviting residents to help shape the future of their community.

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Anchorage Public Safety Task Force Schedules Upcoming Meetings and Discussions
Anchorage's Public Safety Task Force announces two online panel discussions and two public meetings.
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September 16, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Dona Ana County is taking strides to ensure fair hiring practices for public safety positions with new standards and stricter appeal processes in the works!

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Dona Ana commissioners review public-safety hiring standards, timeline for policy update
County staff reviewed a 2024 resolution formalizing public-safety hiring standards and an appeal process after two batches of appeals from the sheriff; staff recommended folding the standards into the HR policy manual and moving appeals to HR, with a draft due to the board within a month.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5903727/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Dona-Ana-commissioners-review-public-safety-hiring-standards-timeline-for-policy-update?source=bluesky&loc=NM
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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A new state law in Kane County is set to empower police officers to use discretion in juvenile domestic battery cases, aiming to keep kids out of the justice system for minor incidents.

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State's Attorney says state law will let officers use discretion on juvenile domestic-battery arrests; local training planned
Kane County State's Attorney Mosser told the Judicial & Public Safety Committee that a recently-passed law will allow police to exercise discretion instead of mandating arrests in many juvenile domestic-battery cases, and the office will provide training to implement the change across Illinois.
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October 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Las Cruces residents are demanding urgent systemic changes to tackle mental health crises, public safety issues, and the looming housing catastrophe facing their community.

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Las Cruces Community Calls for Systemic Changes to Address Mental Health and Crime
Residents urge city and state leaders to improve mental health crisis responses and community safety.
https://citizenportal.ai/articles/5540124/Las-Cruces/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Las-Cruces-Community-Calls-for-Systemic-Changes-to-Address-Mental-Health-and-Crime?source=bluesky&loc=NM
August 7, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Connecticut lawmakers are raising alarms about rising impaired driving since marijuana legalization, pushing for more trained experts to ensure road safety as new drug policies loom.

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Connecticut legislators push for more drug recognition experts amid marijuana legalization concerns
Legislators propose funding for drug recognition experts to address marijuana-related driving safety issues.
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April 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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The Columbus Civilian Police Review Board recently ruled multiple misconduct allegations against CPD officers as unfounded, raising questions about accountability and community trust.

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Columbus DIG Unfounds Multiple Misconduct Allegations Against CPD Officers
Inspector General's report leads to unfounded rulings on several CPD officer complaints.
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August 13, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Placerville officials are grappling with a looming $20 million decision for a new public safety building as aging facilities threaten community safety.

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Placerville council debates $20 million public safety building amid growing community needs
City officials discuss urgent need for new public safety building amid rising debt concerns.
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January 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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Kentucky's public safety sector is on the brink of a major transformation as lawmakers discuss a bill aimed at tackling recruitment and retention challenges head-on.

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Kentucky legislators discuss bill to improve recruitment and retention for public safety employees
Officials advocate for legislation addressing recruitment and retention in law enforcement and firefighting.
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February 20, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Decatur's City Council is under fire as community members demand the police chief's resignation, raising serious concerns about accountability and public safety.

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City Council faces pressure as community demands police chief's resignation over misconduct allegations
Council debates public safety options amid calls for police chief's resignation and accountability concerns.
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January 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Seattle's Public Safety Committee is pushing for urgent reforms in police staffing and crowd control to enhance community safety and accountability.

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Seattle City Council addresses SPD staffing and crowd control policy concerns
Council members discuss police recruitment, retention and the need for effective crowd control policies
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May 28, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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New Hampshire is taking a bold step towards better mental health support by integrating a behavioral health access point into its 911 system!

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Representative Bill Boyd advocates for behavioral health access in New Hampshire's 911 system
House Bill 597 aims to integrate a behavioral health access point within 911 services.
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April 11, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Austin's Public Safety Committee is calling for a transformative approach to community engagement, emphasizing that real change starts with listening to residents' voices.

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Chief promotes collaboration to address community concerns about upcoming changes
Chief emphasizes the importance of collaboration and understanding community concerns regarding changes.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:00 AM