Slow your roll. Narcan training.
DEC, SUNY, parks need about 150 new cops. You too can take the test.
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You too can be an enviro-cop
From a press release:
The New York State Department of Civil Service has announced that the application period is now open for New York State’s entry-level law enforcement civil service exam. The exam is for interested, qualified applicants seeking a position throughout New York at the Department of Environmental Conservation, the Office of State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the State University of New York. Qualified candidates can apply online until 11:59 p.m., Sept. 17, 2025, to take the exam. There is no cost to take the exam as all state exam application fees are waived through December 2027. The exam is scheduled to be held in November.
“If you like helping people and making a difference in others’ lives, a career in law enforcement may be the right fit for you. I encourage you to apply for the entry-level law enforcement exam and take the first steps toward a job that protects New York’s special resources, institutions and, most importantly, people,” said Department of Civil Service Commissioner and Civil Service President Timothy Hogues in a statement.
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County to hold Narcan training, distribution
From a press release:
Saratoga County will hold free countywide Narcan training and distribution events on Tuesday, Aug. 26. A total of 30 events will be held throughout the day to bring awareness to overdose prevention and in recognition of the upcoming International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug. 31).
The Narcan Training Day is provided in partnership with the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors, Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, Saratoga County Office of Emergency Management, Saratoga County Department of Health, Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, local law enforcement and emergency medical services agencies, and the organizations and businesses listed below.
Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose, how to administer nasal Narcan, and will receive a FREE Narcan overdose rescue kit. Training takes approximately 10 minutes.
Saratoga Springs locations, times (all dates Aug. 26):
Healing Springs Recovery Community & Outreach Center: 125 High Rock Ave. Saratoga Springs; 9AM-8PM
Saratoga County Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services: 135 S. Broadway Saratoga Springs; 10AM-6PM
Saratoga Hospital Community Health Center: 24 Hamilton St. Saratoga Springs; 10AM-6PM
Saratoga Hospital Main Location: 211 Church St. Saratoga Springs; 9AM-4PM
Saratoga Springs Police Department: 5 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs; 10AM-6PM
Saratoga Springs Public Library: 49 Henry St. Saratoga Springs; 10AM-6PM
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News
Saratoga will see reduced speeds on most streets.
Some city council praise in the process.
By: Stephen Thurston
Three resolutions that will drop the city’s speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph passed with speed through the Saratoga City Council unanimously, Tuesday evening Aug. 19. Three resolutions were necessary to change the speed in various sections of the city.
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