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Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Hits New Historic Highs

Sep 18, 2023

Texas again added jobs at a faster rate than the nation over the last 12 months. Texas also again broke all previous records for total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force.

Short-staffed Austin police urge robbery victims not to call 911 as crime ravages city

Sep 11, 2023

Police in Austin, Texas are asking residents to call 311 if they get robbed near an ATM as the department struggles amid staffing shortages.

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Apr 17, 2023

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Tech Firms Partner to Automate Commercial Fire Notifications

The race to provide more real-time data to first responders speeding to calls continues, this time via a technology partnership that focuses on emergencies in commercial buildings.

Fire Side Chat: Carbon Monoxide Remains as Misunderstood as It Is Elusive

It is the opinion of the NCOAA that a high number of medical issues that are misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all are caused by long-term exposure to CO.

As lawmakers eye regulation, AI could reshape Congress itself

As tech industry leaders and senators came to a consensus that government should regulate artificial intelligence, a group of lawmakers, staff and advocates leaned into the potential powers of AI to change the legislative branch and how it works.

9.18.23 – NESA National Monitor

Public Safety Updates Tech Firms Partner to Automate Commercial Fire Notifications9.11.23 - RapidSOS, whose ...

SIA Applauds Calif. Security Products Exemption in Right to Repair Legislation

(SIA) leadership expressed excitement after final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the California state legislature on Sept. 13, making it the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices.

Fire safety issues often overlooked in safety auditing & inspections

Safety auditors are proficient in finding OSHA violations or deficiencies; however, fire protection issues are often overlooked because the safety auditor is unaware or not familiar with their nuances.

Are Your Testimonials Helping Or Hurting? 4 Common Mistakes To Avoid

Misused testimonials can ruin your business. Learn how to avoid the four common mistakes companies make with endorsements before your brand takes a hit.

5 High-Profile Reputation Nightmares Your Brand Can Learn from

Several high-profile PR nightmares provide a window into what works and how not to steer your company through a crisis of confidence.

How to say no and set better boundaries at work

Managers need to lead by example to establish a culture where saying no is acceptable.

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Police Say Scammers Are Going Door-To-Door Posing As Police Officers

Fremont residents were warned this week against scammers posing as police officers going door-to-door, asking for renewal of alarm permits.

Arkansas battling law enforcement shortage

For years, there's been a shortage of police officers, so to close the gap, Jackson developed a solution. "We have upped our base pay to $51,000," Jackson said. "We did that back in June, and since then, we've gotten many applicants to come in, some certified, some not."

Kansas loses private sector jobs while adding government jobs

According to numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in December of 2022, Kansas had about 1,191,600 private sector employees, and as of July, 2023, that number had dropped to around 1,188,900 employees, a drop of 2,700. However, the number of state and local government entities added 4,200 employees.