Sunnyvale public safety officers are optimistic a new study will find solutions to the city’s lack of paramedics. The Sunnyvale City Council voted unanimously earlier this month to study expanding the city’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) to include city-operated paramedic services. The Sunnyvale Public Safety Officers Association raised the alarm last year about the city’s deficient paramedic support, and proponents are relying on the study to provide much needed data — as well as solutions. Sunnyvale doesn’t have separate police and fire departments. DPS is integrated, meaning all officers receive police, fire and EMT training. Paramedics differ from EMTs…
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