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.
California ranked #1 for the second year in a row, followed by Connecticut and Illinois; among the lowest on the list are Nevada, Hawaii and Alaska
The global campaign trains civilians in tourniquet use, wound packing and more — skills that can mean the difference between life and death before first responders arrive
The new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Lisa Herbold raised concerns about patients needing to be brought to the edge of the zone to reach fire department medics
Americans across party lines are nearly unanimous in thinking at least some change is necessary
For San Antonio Equity Manager Jonathan Butler, a budget is a “moral document,” allowing cities to strategically improve outcomes for those who are worse off
Police reform efforts are increasingly looking at law enforcement organizations’ use of surveillance technologies
Despite big pledges and high hopes, economic progress has come slowly, if at all, for Black America
One of the law’s biggest changes is how it alters qualified immunity for police
Local leaders in Charlotte, N.C., well-known for their positions on social justice and equity, received hate mail riddled with threats and racial slurs earlier this month
The law also bans chokeholds and limits other uses of force
Seven local health officials in California have announced they are now leaving their posts
Mayor Emily Larson said the use of ‘chief’ can be ‘offensive’ and wants to give police and fire chiefs a different title
The bills passed include one criminalizing police use of chokeholds and one preventing officers from hiding their badge numbers
In the wake of protests, firings and criminal charges, police and city officials say officers don’t feel valued
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
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