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.
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
The Olyphant town council voted this month to approve the use of a $187,000 Local Share Account grant to renovate and enlarge its police station
The Forest Hills Area Ambulance Association will replace its aging, high-mileage ambulance, easing the burden of rising costs and declining insurance reimbursements
The first responders on bicycles will be able to respond to medical emergencies more quickly than on larger apparatus
Council members say bargaining with the Seattle Police Officers Guild will delay layoffs until November
The department reportedly issued the order to its members amidst ongoing demonstrations in New York City
Nearly one-third of public safety personnel do not get a department-issued face mask, plus other key findings from nearly 4,000 survey responses
“Generalizations and romanticizations aren’t getting us anywhere,” said Principal Stacy Parrish
Social worker Kelly Pomplio says she helps with calls after the scene has been secured by a police officer
A spokesman said the department has received “numerous complaints” and “additional information” about the use of ketamine to sedate Elijah McClain
8 actionable steps any state or municipality can take to start mending the relationships between police and community
A federal judge had halted the release of disciplinary records online last week after unions sued
Research reveals the impact of commonly used station colors on firefighter mental health and stress
The Community Safety Partnership program is credited with reducing violent crime and improving relationships with residents, officials said
A new ICMA/CPSE white paper outlines the critical issues facing the next generation of public safety and local government leaders
New Bedford EMS officials say strict PPE and infection control protocols have paid off in limiting its providers’ exposure to COVID-19
The DOJ argued that banning the use of tear gas, blast balls and similar weapons could actually lead to more police use of force
Albany leaders said the department has been mismanaged for years, so they wanted to start the department over from scratch
The move follows an NYCLU lawsuit filed last month to have the state’s only system deactivated
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