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.
Governor DeWine authorized the Cyber Reserve Force to assist the still closed Cleveland Municipal Court
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Tesla charging station in Littleton, amid rising tensions over anti-DOGE protests and vandalism targeting Tesla properties
Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
Firefighters, EMS providers and police officers will receive an additional $200 biweekly for their work during the pandemic
The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office was struggling to keep up with the influx of new applications, which were coming in at nearly three times the normal rate
The Center provides free access to COVID-19-related courses, policies, articles and learning management tools
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted fire/EMS and how public safety has adjusted its response
People are selling fake tests and supplies and using phishing emails to collect personal and financial information
Public officials and advocates have been warning that jail and prison populations can become breeding grounds for the virus, putting not just inmates but the rest of society at greater risk.
Homeless service providers are scaling back operations in many communities leaving significant gaps in assistance for the homeless
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
The coronavirus pandemic is starting to take its toll on the men and women on the front lines
Summit County is asking dentists, construction companies, small businesses and anyone else who has PPE to donate to firefighters and EMS
Last week, Mecklenburg County judges, prosecutors and public defenders began analyzing the jail’s logs to identify candidates for release.
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he would spend $150 million on efforts to shield the homeless population from the virus.
“Few if any” schools will be reopening before summer break, the National Guard is at the ready and martial law is a serious topic of discussion as COVID-19 cases rise.
As social distancing is near impossible in correctional facilities, here are five steps to preventing COVID-19 in your jail or prison
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