Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
The “Click It or Ticket” program will run through June 2 with 106 law enforcement agencies getting $600,740 in grant money from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Up to $51 million is available through anti-heroin and anti-meth state task-force programs; applications close July 2
SAFER and FP&S grant programs will fund new hires, fire prevention campaigns and firefighter health research for FY 2024
A new survey of likely voters finds broad bipartisan support for solutions addressing homelessness
“We know we’re safer than we’ve ever been before,” Mayor LaToya Cantrell said; security measures will include blast barriers, rooftop snipers and over 100 bomb-sniffing dogs
Despite being in use for only a month, the system has already assisted the North Liberty Police Department in multiple cases
Participants in the discussion organized by the Minnesota Ambulance Association spoke on reimbursement, tax burdens and staffing
Funding from the Department of Agriculture will help the Southwest Webster Ambulance Service move out of quarters they outgrew 15 years ago
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
Elk Grove has secured a FAA waiver to operate Flock Safety’s radar-based DFR system, eliminating the need for human observers when flying drones at optimal heights
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
A George Washington University study challenges the idea that mayoral partisanship influences crime policy or police performance
Fort Lauderdale officials are expected to vote on an EMS tax on property owners that could generate nearly $55M a year
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
Fire chiefs speak out about the controversial law that ties state funding to a transit, housing requirement for municipalities
Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
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