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.
The Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
A spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said overtime payments were the most common reason for the higher-than-expected pay
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
The finger pointing on both sides of the political spectrum is likely to deepen the political divide in the U.S.
As anger over Floyd’s killing spread to cities nationwide, local leaders increasingly said they could use help to contain the unrest
The protests sweeping the nation, advocates say, are showing just how much work still needs to be done to mend the relationship between the black community and those meant to protect and serve them
News of the arrest came moments after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz acknowledged the “abject failure” of the response to this week’s protests and called for swift justice for officers involved
Faith leaders, law enforcement representatives, community advocates and elected officials from across the Louisville community will be researching and recommending the best structure for a civilian review board
“There IS a need to DO something. If you wear a badge and you don’t have an issue with this...turn it in”
The video will be used as a training tool to show officers how not to detain a suspect
In this tipping point moment for Minneapolis and St. Paul, city leaders face a defining challenge
Livestream video showed protesters entering the building, where fire alarms blared and sprinklers ran as blazes were set
“Please, please, Minneapolis,” Mayor Jacob Frey said just before midnight, as violence escalated. “We cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy.”
The company will provide free 5G access to all public and nonprofit state and local fire, police and EMS agencies for 10 years
The projected $2.5 billion raised over the next decade will be devoted to services including rent assistance, case management and outreach, job training, and mental health and substance abuse treatment
Criticized for use of excessive force, NYPD is ending enforcement of social distancing, mask laws for small groups in public
EMTs, paramedics and firefighters are uniquely qualified to aid public health contact tracing efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19
$375 billion would go directly to local governments
Two Oakland councilmembers proposed giving full control of the police department to the city’s police commission, which police officials say is a risk to public safety
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