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Six months into the global #pandemic, are we any better prepared for the fall wave? #COVID19 #SecondWave https://t.co/Tx7Jz4iUn9

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Learn about FY 2026 DHS funding, upcoming federal grant opportunities, COPS Office programs, and strategies for submitting competitive applications. https://t.co/35JLyJlzzC

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How grants help local governments do more with less https://t.co/FnJPP6YyJ8

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South Florida’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force task force has seen a nearly 1,000% increase in tips in eight years, from a little over 2,000 in 2017 to over 25,000 in 2025 https://t.co/60okuAV4oY

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What municipalities need to know to compete for BRIC funding and strengthen community resilience https://t.co/gn1yJ1j29s

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The state is sending funding to 114 volunteer fire companies to help pay for wildfire gear, equipment, communications tools and training ahead of peak spring fire season. https://t.co/QxiwVCm1t3

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Center County plans to replace 1,031 portable radios and 331 mobile radios, citing aging equipment, rural dead zones and rising replacement costs https://t.co/k0u4RCfBIq

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Municipalities can use federal dollars to address crash trends, improve response coordination and reduce preventable deaths https://t.co/4tCaOvsGce

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Municipalities can use federal dollars to address crash trends, improve response coordination and reduce preventable deaths https://t.co/5fUKK7TKDL

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Free webinars and daily wellness resources will address injury recovery, mental health, resilience and agency wellness strategy https://t.co/iLk1raE8c1

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Strong grant proposals use narrative structure to help reviewers understand the problem, connect emotionally and see how funding leads to real-world impact https://t.co/T5KzKULhe5

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Testifying before lawmakers, police and firefighters said protecting peer counseling conversations would encourage participation and help address burnout, substance abuse and suicide risks https://t.co/n0BbWml3Qk

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“For too long, officers in Paterson were asked to do their jobs without the modern tools routinely used by other major cities. That has changed," New Jersey A.G. Matthew Platkin said https://t.co/pFOTOvyltE

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Lorain County commissioners approved a proclamation honoring 911 telecommunicators, urging broader recognition, mental health support and legal protections under Ohio law https://t.co/2b2eUsbp8L

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In Cameron Park, a KB Home neighborhood is marketing fire-resistant construction and ember-blocking design as a way to reduce wildfire danger and improve insurability https://t.co/TWaimROdKW

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St. Joseph City Council approved a new IAFF Local 77 contract with phased pay raises, longevity boosts and EMT pay changes https://t.co/3AWj1Uvazf

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The reinforced glass is designed to withstand repeated shots from high-caliber firearms and allows officers to return fire from inside the vehicle https://t.co/7xCiPxzwxQ

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The funding request of $25.9 million includes resources for two 72-person training academies and would support the addition of 100 new troopers https://t.co/5vIFMHOmDy

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A University of Maryland criminologist reports that shortages of precursor chemicals, not reduced demand, likely drove the nationwide decline in fentanyl overdoses https://t.co/oYQaEpK3v5

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Scott County supervisors approved a high-visibility yellow design for newly purchased MEDIC ambulances, pointing to studies showing fewer crashes compared with darker vehicle colors https://t.co/hEdiJ3dpeo

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The five-day conference aims to improve transparency, officer safety and public trust through structured training and workshops https://t.co/5183O4sjvH