How AI Is Helping Public Safety Dispatchers Handle Calls
(TNS) — The Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority is now using an artificial intelligence (AI) system to respond to some calls that come in through...
Washington Police Agencies Tap AI to Review Body Cam Footage
(TNS) — The Spokane County Sheriff's Office is one of a number of agencies statewide and across the country turning to artificial intelligence and researchers...
Union Wants Better Conditions for Maryland’s Public Safety Workers
(TNS) — The union representing state employees on Tuesday demanded better conditions and higher staff counts for Gov. Wes Moore’s executive agencies — particularly the...
Michigan Sheriff’s Office Cuts 6 Positions After Budget Losses
(TNS) — The time it takes the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office to respond to calls for police service will slow in the foreseeable future as...
Michigan Sheriff’s Office Seeks $290K to Purchase New Tasers
(TNS) — The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is seeking approval to purchase 62 new Taser 10 devices for use by patrol officers at a...
New Orleans Businesses Search for Answers After Building Collapse
(TNS) — As crews rushed to stabilize a historic O'Keefe Avenue building on Monday after its façade tumbled to the ground over the weekend, shocking...
Why a Missouri Lawmaker Wants Gun Checkpoints at Parades
(TNS) — A Missouri Democratic lawmaker is pushing legislation that seeks to ban people from carrying guns into parades after the deadly shooting at the...
Can a Florida County’s 911 Drone Program Save Lives?
(TNS) — More than 7 months after Manatee County launched a pilot program for a drone that can quickly respond to medical emergencies, 911 dispatchers...
How Investing in Training Transforms Fire Departments
Firefighting is a fast-paced job — one that demands constant adaptability, quick decision-making and teamwork to succeed. Staying ready for a range of diverse challenges,...
Historic California Park Regrows Redwoods After Fires
(TNS) — It's a life, death and disaster hike. Yet it's also a stroll in the park.The route in question is the Redwood Loop Trail,...