Some US communities now dispatch mental health clinicians instead of police for certain emergency calls, with researchers pointing to a Durham, North Carolina program as a success story, according to NPR.
Two groups exchanged gunfire during a birthday party at a city park in the U.S. state of Georgia, a sheriff said.
Pakistan's Rescue 1122 emergency service in Malakand handled 64 medical cases, 10 road accidents and other incidents between September 21 and 27.
A taskforce had suggested new legal requirements for dog owners could help improve control and reduce attacks, but the government has decided against the plan.
Rail unions say the record figures underline the need for more staff and policing after the Office of Rail and Road reported a sharp rise in attacks on passengers and workers.
Rescue 1122 conducted fire safety training sessions at a district hospital and a court office in Dera Ismail Khan to strengthen emergency preparedness.
A new facility at Sadeghiyeh station allows commuters to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques for cardiac emergencies.
A black bear broke into a sleeping teenager's home and wounded a camper at a nearby site within days, marking a sharp increase in attacks across the state.
DIG Operations Faisal Kamran addressed public questions and complaints directly, pledging enhanced security ahead of the Basant festival.