Public Safety Summary

Published October 13, 2013

Public safety summary
Savannah-Chatham police department's Central Precinct Tactical Investigations Unit, Crime Suppression Unit and SWAT Team joined forces to arrest five suspects on drug and weapon related charges, Friday, said police spokeswoman Eunicia Baker. … and … Read more on Savannah Morning News

Despite mixed evidence, providers increasingly look to medical homes for …
Medicare and 43 other payers—including commercial plans and state Medicaid programs—are supporting 500 medical home practices with per member, per month care-management fees. …. Dr. Antonio Rios, chief physician executive for the Northeast Georgia … Read more on ModernHealthcare.com

Justice Department: No longer seeking mandatory minimum sentences for drug …
… the use of "compassionate release" of those incarcerated who "pose no threat to the public," and said the Justice Department is taking steps to identify practices for enhancing the use of drug treatment and community service programs as … Read more on ABC15.com (KNXV-TV)