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"We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division."
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
Even if you don't make a donation today, donations to these worthy first responder charities are always appreciated
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures
Having access to protective face masks is key to ensuring officer safety
Stay within your department’s budget while still protecting your officers
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
Begin collecting data now to qualify for federal pass-through funding, community foundation and corporate foundation grants for COVID-19-related response
Reviewing policies and best practices for public safety personnel wearing face masks on- and off-duty
Failure to plan is planning to fail, and that's glaringly evident when large-scale civil unrest breaks out
Leaders in our nation's jails and prisons should follow these six steps to address the crisis, reduce the risk and provide much-needed support
The funds will be used for PPE, overtime and hiring, officials said
With unscrupulous manufacturers selling defective masks and citizens donating ‘homemade’ efforts, public safety agencies must establish face mask guidelines
Hundreds of KN95 masks distributed to law enforcement agencies statewide were found to be less protective against COVID-19 than the standard N95 masks
Law enforcement organizations have recommended limited enforcement of traffic laws during the pandemic
A lack of protective gear was cited by the officers as an ongoing problem
To stay healthy and protect your family, you should disinfect your duty gear and uniform after each shift
Decon7 Systems provides an EPA-registered disinfectant for the novel coronavirus that effectively neutralizes a variety of biological threats
Police departments are receiving much-needed PPE donations from surprising places
When working from home isn’t an option: a checklist for reducing the risk of transmitting exposure after returning from a shift
Police and fire chiefs statewide have asked for the addresses in order to help departments ration PPE when responding to calls
The policy change comes weeks after most departments nationwide implemented similar policies
Agencies should follow fit testing requirements, and provide training on the donning and doffing of personal protective equipment
The Santa Rosa Police Department's pandemic staffing plan could be a model for other agencies across the country
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