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.
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
An agentic AI-powered audio talk-down feature issues personalized voice alerts based on visible attributes of individuals to deter criminal activity
A federal judge ruled the U.S. Justice Department overstepped its bounds when it withheld millions of dollars in funding to state and local agencies
Nearly 300 Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office personnel have been receiving time-and-a-half for the last two weeks
With hazard pay not included in recent bill, members push to fund local-level government in next round
Two sheriffs said the order violates citizen’s First Amendment rights and will not be enforced despite state officials’ statements that sheriffs don’t have the authority to go against the order
Engineers at the city’s Traffic Management Center were able to make the switch because the signals are tied into the center by fiber
Officer Trevarris Saulsberry was the first Tampa police officer to contract the virus. His illness lasted more than a month
But there are several actions your community can take to minimize the risk and help get homeless citizens the protection they need
Wisconsin EMS and fire leaders join forces to provide an overview of EMS legislative and regulatory requests to support front line response to COVID-19
The mayor of one city said he anticipated public safety cuts of up to 20% due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Breaking down the tax benefits, and eligibility cutoffs for stimulus payments outlined by The CARES Act
City officials said they seek to protect employees’ privacy, but a union official said employees also want to know how many department members are affected
Front-line workers can find information on PPE, priority testing, alternative housing, discounts and donations, self-care and childcare on the website
Four sheriffs in the northwestern Lower Peninsula called governor’s orders a “vague framework of emergency laws” that are frustrating citizens
A Change.org petition, in honor of Santa Rosa Police Detective Marylou Armer, has received more than 6,500 signatures in the past four days
The legislation would make first responders who become disabled or die from COVID-19 eligible for compensation under the Public Safety Officer Benefit program
The Pinellas County Commission is considering reopening beaches for residents to exercise, but law enforcement remain concerned about the spread of COVID-19
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