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.
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
Arts and cultural organizations have experienced nearly $7 billion in losses due to the pandemic, which does not bode well for communities
“I always have been in service to people, community members, strangers,” said Chief Chuck Lovell. “I think it was just what I was designed to do, what I was called to do”
By debunking human trafficking myths, EMS providers can assist the victims they encounter in their own communities
Under the policy, the city will release audio and video recordings of any fatal officer-involved incidents within 30 days
“You’ve got to get cops to understand that it’s not a cowardly act, that backing off could save this person’s life”
The department will respond to 911 calls for non-violent crimes, homelessness and mental health issues
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and a majority of City Council members have said they’re open to re-examining how much the city spends on the Police Department
Several community agencies were set to lose 100% of contributions from the City of Cheyenne
Every resident that called into last week’s city council meeting asked for more investment in community services
Despite keeping Northampton PD’s budget largely the same from FY 2020, Mayor David Narkewicz says he is committed to systemic change in the near future
Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté said he foresees reporting officers to the registry as being mandatory and said an appeals process would also be available
Officers would be replaced by trained, unarmed professionals to limit unnecessary confrontation on calls that don’t involve a threat to public safety
Several Minneapolis police officers issued a public letter condemning the killing of George Floyd, writing, “This is not who we are”
During a virtual meeting of the Big City Mayors coalition, mayors from cities across California discussed homelessness solutions as well as police reform strategies going forward
The United States Conference of Mayors has launched a new initiative to produce, advance and enact meaningful reforms to address police violence and patterns of racial discrimination
Much of the HPD increase is due to a 3% raise for officers under a 2018 labor contract that expires in December
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