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Sunday, May 12, 2013  As many local public safety departments struggle with funding to maintain staffing levels, local events are pulling together to help combat money troubles.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The Saginaw public safety volley is continuing. Both sides releasing information concerning a lack of cooperation. This time the city released information to NBC25's Josh Marshall, quoting the police union about meetings between the parties being an inefficient use of time.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Saginaw City Manager Darnell Earley presented his budget for the 2014 fiscal year to the mayor and council Monday.  It calls for a 55-officer police department and a 35-person fire department.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Brian Lipe takes over the Saginaw police department as layoffs loom.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  The Mount Morris Township Fire Department gives community members an up-close look at equipment and safety gear as residents weigh a public safety millage.

Monday, April 15, 2013  Two house fires just a block apart has Saginaw neighbors on edge about fire coverage. That’s because 15 firefighters are facing layoffs. City officials say no worries, they have a plan.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  City officials in Saginaw are scrambling to prevent public safety cuts after the sheriff's office turned down a potential deal

Monday, March 11, 2013  Seven new police officers are joining the Flint Police Department. They are the first of 10 new hires being paid for by the public safety millage voters passed in November.

Friday, February 22, 2013  The city manager of Saginaw responds to a call for his firing

Thursday, February 21, 2013  Talks surrounding the legal battle between former Buena Vista Twp. police chief Brian Booker and the township board are far from over.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  The Flint police department is hanging up the now hiring sign. Eight new police officers will soon join the force thanks to public safety millage funds.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Dozens of Saginaw residents attended a neighborhood forum Tuesday at Beacon of Hope Church to show support for their local law enforcement.

Monday, February 18, 2013  Law enforcement agencies across the state have been transitioning to Public Safety Departments in order to save money.  NBC25's Neille Giffune rode along with the Kalamazoo Public Saftey department to find out how it works.

Friday, February 15, 2013  No deal. Saginaw County sheriff William Federspiel says he’s rejecting the proposed merger between the sheriff’s office and the city of Saginaw’s police department.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013  Flint police and city leaders hosted a panel discussion, inviting community members to hear how they plan to make the city safer.