Bucksport council adopted Silver Lake Dam moratorium in 2024
Bucksport’s Town Council adopted an emergency moratorium on Aug. 27, 2024, to give officials time to develop local safeguards tied to the potential abandonment of Silver Lake Dam.
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Montgomery Reports Fewer Homicides, More Arrests in First Half of 2026
Montgomery officials reported 26 homicides in the first half of 2026, down from 32, while police made more than 3,700 arrests, a 44.5% increase.
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Deerfield Beach Builds Its Own Police and Fire Departments
Deerfield Beach is moving ahead with municipal police and fire departments, naming transitional leaders while staffing, operations and costs remain unsettled.
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Athens to break ground Aug. 11 on third fire station at Elizabeth Street
The City of Athens will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its planned third fire station at 300 Elizabeth Street, a facility designed for nine firefighters and 24/7 emergency service.
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Norton County Leads Five-County Road-Safety Planning Effort
Norton County is leading a regional effort with four neighboring counties to identify transportation-safety priorities and guide future investments.
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Indio Breaks Ground on $45 Million Police Headquarters
Indio has begun construction on a $45 million police headquarters, the final major component of its Public Safety Campus, with opening expected by early 2028.
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North Port Police Review Finds Department Performing Well Overall
An outside assessment found North Port’s police department performing well overall, while city officials plan changes and continue work toward future facilities.
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Rancho Cucamonga Gets $1.03 Million for Emergency Operations Center Move
Rancho Cucamonga will use $1,034,487 in federal funding to move its Emergency Operations Center to the Civic Center campus and upgrade the facility.
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Foxborough files counterclaim in Kraft Group lawsuit over Gillette Stadium license costs
Foxborough says its conditions for renewing Gillette Stadium’s 2026 entertainment license are lawful and tied to public-safety and municipal-service costs.
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Greg Behning takes over as Davenport police chief
Greg Behning became Davenport’s police chief June 14, succeeding Jeffery Bladel after serving as interim chief and completing 31 years with the department.
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Boca Raton Keeps Police Headquarters Plan Alive After Bond Defeat
Boca Raton officials are continuing to plan a possible police-facilities bond referendum after voters rejected a $175 million proposal on March 10.
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Longmont weighs 10-year public-safety tax measure
Longmont officials are discussing a possible 10-year public-safety tax measure estimated to raise $96.62 million, with a council session set for Aug. 11.
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El Cajon adopts budget with $800,000 fire funding reduction
El Cajon’s City Council adopted the 2026–27 budget after deciding not to fully staff Engine 208 at its proposed level, reducing fire funding by $800,000.
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Court-appointed receiver takes control of Riverside motel
A court-appointed receiver will manage Riverside Inn & Suites after the city cited years of alleged criminal activity and unresolved safety violations.
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Peoria council advances security rules for large apartment buildings
The Peoria City Council took an initial step toward requiring guards, cameras and on-site managers at large apartment complexes. The proposal is not final.
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Lincoln Council Sets Aug. 12 Vote on 2026-28 Budget Changes
Lincoln City Council will review final proposed changes to the 2026-28 budget Aug. 10 and vote on the amendments Aug. 12, before adoption Aug. 24.
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Carlsbad adopts $249.4 million budget for safety and infrastructure
Carlsbad’s fiscal 2026-27 budget raises General Fund spending 2.9% and directs money to public safety, emergency response, sidewalks and traffic planning.
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Plano approves five-year police drone program amid privacy concerns
Plano City Council approved a five-year police drone program estimated at $14 million, prompting resident concerns about surveillance, privacy and oversight.
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Kearney advances $13.5 million Fire Station 3 project in northeast city
Kearney approved a $1,080,987 early construction package for Fire Station No. 3 and scheduled a groundbreaking for April 6 near East 48th Street and N Avenue.
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Billings adopts FY2027 budget with nearly $68 million for law enforcement
Billings City Council approved the city’s FY2027 budget on June 8, setting a nearly $68 million law-enforcement allocation for the coming fiscal year.
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Lafayette proposes $830 million city-parish budget for FY2026-27
Lafayette’s proposed $830 million FY2026-27 budget prioritizes roads, drainage, flood mitigation, public safety and parks before a Sept. 10 adoption vote.
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Columbus council approves temporary Uptown curfew for minors
The Columbus City Council approved a temporary curfew for unsupervised minors in Uptown Columbus after police and businesses reported repeated disruptions.