Public Health
Public Health is a critical area of focus for local and state government agencies, involving health promotion, disease prevention, and preparedness for health emergencies within communities. Governments are responsible for implementing public health policies, managing healthcare services, and responding to crises like pandemics. This directory provides articles on public health, along with related topics like SafeGov, which covers strategies and initiatives for protecting the well-being and security of the public through effective governance.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
The bill would end a requirement that Medicare patients be transported to emergency facilities for providers to receive reimbursement
“I don’t believe there is much attention given to the fact that we are people, too, and the job is stressful and has been in the past decade,” said Spanish Fort PD Chief John Barber
The interactive map includes data from a survey of more than 1 million Facebook users
Officers will use the checkpoints to verbally inform residents about the stay-at-home order in place citywide
About 200 investigators are already on the job, but the plan calls for deploying at least 1,000 statewide
Organizers in Bolinas are hoping two rounds of comprehensive testing will help the community gain control of the virus’ spread
Police nationwide have reported an alarming surge in drivers clocking speeds close to – sometimes surpassing – 100 mph
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
City officials said they seek to protect employees’ privacy, but a union official said employees also want to know how many department members are affected
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
Four sheriffs in the northwestern Lower Peninsula called governor’s orders a “vague framework of emergency laws” that are frustrating citizens
The Pinellas County Commission is considering reopening beaches for residents to exercise, but law enforcement remain concerned about the spread of COVID-19
Employees required to work will receive an extra $14 a day per diem
Church officials believe they have been singled out for their religion, especially after eight police officers ticketed congregants $500 apiece for attending services
The university, which has been tracking COVID-19 cases worldwide since January, is now publishing data on bed capacity and health insurance for each county
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs set up the tent city so veterans without homes can wait out the COVID-19 crisis by sheltering in place and social distancing in their own tents
The information will be shared with 911 dispatch centers and first responders statewide
Communications from public safety agencies can be a source of reassurance during this perilous time
MOST POPULAR
- Managing probation and parole, engage with vulnerable citizens via smartphone check-ins
- Tracking cases in real time for critical insights that save lives
- Communicating with the community at a safe distance
- Gaining situational awareness and sharing information using digitally-enabled 911 services
- Police drone footage not automatically exempt from public records requests, Calif. judge rules