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NYC mayor says 500 bodegas will get silent panic buttons in $1.6M initiative

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the city will equip the bodegas with “Silent Shield” buttons that would link cameras in the food stores to the PD in real time

NFPA Provides Top Grilling Safety Tips for Memorial Day and Beyond

Between 2019 and 2023, gas grills were involved in 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires.

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FARA NEWS

Feeling the pinch: Stress on EMS across Massachusetts is at an all-time high

Emergency medical services across Massachusetts are under significant strain due to increased medical calls, a shortage of trained personnel, and high operational costs, according to fire chiefs, including Westborough Fire Chief Patrick Purcell and Auburn Fire Chief Stephen Coleman.

BUSINESS TIPS

When Employees Leave, Risk Remains: The Growing Threat of Insider Breaches

As workforce turnover accelerates, organizations face rising insider threats — from lingering credentials to corporate espionage — demanding proactive security strategies to safeguard sensitive data.

36% Say AI Helps in Crime Fighting, 7% Use It for Physical Security

Fifth annual Pro-Vigil physical security report found that 23% of business leaders fear rising crime in 2025.

Housing market shift explained—and where it’s happening the fastest

The Pandemic Housing Boom was too much, too fast. Now, we’re in an affordability-constrained housing market—and it’s driving up the number of active listings for sale.

FCC Proposes Better Wireless Location Data for 911 Calls

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed rules to improve the accuracy of wireless location data for 9-1-1 calls.

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California Naked Intruder Breaks Into Echo Park Home And Eats Everything

5.16.25 - 97x A man in L.A. found a naked intruder in his home last week, and the guy had eaten ice cream sandwiches, veggie burgers, and chewed 60 pieces of gum in one big wad and spit it out. A Shocking Discovery in the Bedroom An Echo Park man received a terrifying...

STATE NEWS

Arkansas

Commerce City police will soon send drones to respond to 911 calls

The police department has pilots within the agency and has been using drone technology for many years, CCPD Chief of Police Darrel Guadnola said in a video on YouTube.

Maryland

Gov. Moore signs 170 bills into Maryland law, covering abortion access, reckless driving, and more

5.13.25 – CBS News- By Christian Olaniran Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed 170 bills into law...

Kansas

Kansas 911 Coordinating Council and FirstNet Authority unveil new mobile dispatch center available to 911 agencies across the state Thursday

Have you ever wondered what might happen if an emergency dispatch center were to lose its base of operations or ability to handle calls?

Oklahoma

What’s passed, what’s failed and what’s coming for Oklahoma’s legislature

Oklahoma lawmakers have entered the final two weeks of the 60th regular legislative session. Hundreds of bills have been sent to Gov. Kevin Stitt, and he's already acted on some. Still looming: budget negotiations.