Funding

"Providing our LE and responders with the critical incident mapping data will aid them in their efforts in case of an emergency at a school," Gov. Phil Murphy said

After getting 155,730 applications from eligible essential workers, including LEOs, FFs, EMS providers and COs, lawmakers realized they would have to put more money in or slash benefits

"If we have insufficient resources for our daily operations, we are truly behind the eight ball when severe weather and other emergencies occur," a union rep said

A deputy said many are tempted by better pay and safer working conditions at Target department stores

Sheriff Vernon Betts wants $2 million in funding for police take-home radios that would replace current outdated equipment

While the Small and Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association is the new kid on the block, its ranks are building fast

The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers

The city is launching the $30M campaign with hopes of drawing out-of-state officers, funding student recruitment and witness protection programs

Funds from the state’s alcohol tax will be used to pay for additional patrols on back roads outside of cities and towns

The online citizen reporting portal allows citizens to file non-emergency, non-violent matters to the police

Mayor Michael Hancock allotted $611 million to the Denver Department of Public Safety in his proposed 2023 budget – 36% of the city’s $1.66 billion budget

"We need Narcan on the streets and in the jail so, obviously, it's a concern to us when that supply may be cut off."

“Now more than ever, these efforts are essential in maintaining our public safety workforce, and this investment will help us do that.”

It is the first increase in the Seattle Police Department's budget since the City Council began reducing funding in 2020

The measure, which would provide $300 million over five years to PDs with no more than 125 officers, was one of several policing bills passed