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.
Racine voters approved a $1.5 million annual property tax increase to support the fire department, ensuring funding to preserve nine paramedic and EMT positions
The Olyphant town council voted this month to approve the use of a $187,000 Local Share Account grant to renovate and enlarge its police station
The Forest Hills Area Ambulance Association will replace its aging, high-mileage ambulance, easing the burden of rising costs and declining insurance reimbursements
COVID-19 is overwhelming the already over-stressed and underfunded emergency medical services system. This is what EMS needs to survive the pandemic
The Columbus Divisions of Fire and Police and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said they made the decision after consulting with legal counsel
Paramedic, EMS educator shares his personal experience of COVID-19 symptoms, testing and illness
Child welfare professionals worry the pandemic, by increasing stress on already fragile families, may fuel a rise in child abuse and neglect
The designation by the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is advisory and does not override determinations by local jurisdictions
There are already more than 6,000 hospitalized COVID-19 patients in New York, with almost 1,600 in intensive care
The association issued a statement expressing that EMS agencies have yet to receive needed relief during the COVID-19 national health emergency
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
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