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.
Local, state, tribal and territorial agencies can seek up to $125K per officer, with initial filings due June 25
House Bill 2015 would set aside funds from the state’s operating budget to help cities and counties hire new law enforcement officers
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
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
The task force is also calling for policies to decriminalize substance abuse, poverty, mental illness, and to address housing inequality and public health
Unions argued that posting unproven or false complaints could sully officers’ reputations and compromise their safety
Pittsburgh announced a new pilot program this week that aims to keep low-level offenders out of the criminal justice system
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