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.
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
The stands are accessible 24/7 and are designed to reduce stigma around obtaining and using Narcan
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
The app, called Cordico Shield, has been shown to improve morale and attendance in other departments where it’s used, officials said
The position’s $49,100 annual salary is fully funded for two years through a Community Development Block Grant
The funds will be used to reduce the number of alcoholic beverage sales to minors and obviously intoxicated patrons, officials said
A directive calls on every police station in the city to install one of the posters
The proposed legislation would freeze property tax revenue, a main source of funding for local government services
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The integration of the two technologies will get first responders detailed information about the crash before they arrive on scene
What “reform” will look like in the coming months is unknown, but funding will be needed to address recommendations
The call comes weeks after dozens of incidents involving police tactics against reporters and news photographers
“Community paramedics hold a unique skill set to address the overlapping mental, medical and social conditions that homeless individuals may be presenting”
Chief Arradondo said demonstrators vandalized the building and targeted officers with “commercial grade fireworks”
The move comes as part of a hiring freeze to help manage the agency’s 2021 budget ahead of projected staffing changes
Under the agreement, Las Cruces Police agreed to ban all chokeholds and fire any officer who violates the new policy
First responders said they have had to slowly navigate large apparatus around the potholes to respond to many emergencies at the park’s pond and cliff-hiking area
Just over $150 million will be redirected to social services in the 2021 fiscal budget
A work group was tasked with developing actionable and realistic police reform measures
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