PSR - November 13, 2025

Temple approves $14M police training facility to enhance public safety

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November 13, 2025

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Municipalities are increasingly committing substantial public funds to construct state-of-the-art training facilities for their law enforcement agencies. These multi-million dollar investments are championed as a necessity for modern policing, providing officers with advanced, realistic environments for tactical and de-escalation training. The goal is to enhance professional standards, improve community interactions, and ultimately strengthen public safety outcomes by ensuring police personnel have the best resources available for preparedness and service.

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Temple approves $14M police training facility to enhance public safety

Temple approves $14 million police training facility with classroom and shooting range to enhance officer training and public safety.

www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/bell-county/temple-approves-14m-police-training-facility-to-enhance-public-safety

People & Leadership

Bluffton Township Fire District announces new fire chief - Daily Dispatch

Chief Hindman is expected to begin his service on or before Jan. 5, 2026. He is currently the Chief of Operations for the Greenville City (SC) Fire Department.

dailydispatch.com/news/south-carolina/bluffton-township-fire-district-announces-new-fire-chief

City of Girard appoints John Freeman as new police chief

Freeman has 16 years of experience with the police department, having previously served as Sergeant and Captain for seven of those years.

www.wfmj.com/story/53240345/city-of-girard-appoints-john-freeman-as-new-police-chief

San Mateo County supervisors select Kenneth Binder as new sheriff

San Mateo County supervisors selected Kenneth Binder as the new sheriff during a meeting on Wednesday. Binder will replace Christina Corpus after a months-long saga.

abc7news.com/post/san-mateo-county-board-supervisors-pick-new-sheriff-wednesday/18148141

Healey appoints new public safety chief

Governor Maura Healey has named a new Public Safety Secretary.

www.bostonherald.com/2025/11/12/healey-appoints-new-public-safety-chief

Strategic Initiatives & Funding

National Center for Integrated Emergency Response (NCIER®) Launches Free On-Demand Active Shooter Incident Management Training for All U.S. First Responders

/PRNewswire/ -- Addressing the critical need for nationwide preparedness, the National Center for Integrated Emergency Response (NCIER®) announces the launch...

www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-center-for-integrated-emergency-response-ncier-launches-free-on-demand-active-shooter-incident-management-training-for-all-us-first-responders-302613132.html

Tech Updates & Other News

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Since the city adopted the technology nearly two years ago, automated license plate readers have helped lead to more than 420 arrests, according to law enforcement.

www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-public-safety-committee-votes-to-continue-using-automated-license-plate-readers-despite-privacy-concerns/509-29848677-21d8-40f7-b89a-03d7975a63dd

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