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.
A voter-approved tax allowed Boulder County to provide grants to fund equipment, station upgrades and emergency vehicles
Respondents report a “death drop” in constituent engagement on Twitter/X while also reporting that Facebook continues to reign supreme
Niagara Falls city council asked to approve mayor’s request for cameras and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software and cloud-based automated license plate recognition software.
With the right tools in place, information from a variety of sources can be absorbed and analyzed as events unfold
Other states are starting to emulate what has become known as the “Arizona model” for crisis care
The stakes are high. Money is flowing into both campaigns, and some of California’s top Democrats find themselves on opposite sides.
To understand patterns of violence, honor the victims, and find solutions for this widespread issue, documenting gun violence statistics has become a priority for governments
The city will now form two new independent bodies — an office of accountability and transparency comprised of city staff and a community review board
Documents gathered as the company prepared for trial showed that a Mallinckrodt sales manager told a distributor in 2009 of the pills: “Just like Doritos; keep eating, we’ll make more.”
Governor Lujan Grisham said sheriffs should have the opportunity to oppose any proposed policy change, but “they cannot not enforce.”
The 2nd Circuit said the plain language of relevant laws make clear that the U.S. attorney general can impose conditions on states and municipalities receiving money
Suicide is a complicated subject – with no easily identifiable, one-size-fits-all solution – but that hasn’t stopped communities all over the country from making meaningful strides to help those citizens who would intentionally self-harm
The agency made the move after an EasyMile shuttle in Columbus braked suddenly, causing a passenger to fall from a seat and suffer a minor injury.
Critical Incident Stress Management is an intervention protocol developed specifically for dealing with traumatic events.
A bill working its way through the Alabama Legislature seeks to limit city governments’ use of occupational taxes to address revenue shortfalls
A new court-based program aims to help parents in child protection cases maintain healthy relationships and, ultimately, reunite with their young children in foster care.
More than 1,000 dams in Mississippi have no hazard rating because of a backlog of work for state regulators. This also means they’re not yet required to have formal emergency action plans in case of breach.
As more women in Minnesota seek out help for addiction, service providers are stepping up to help reduce barriers to treatment.
The Secret Service is striving to help local officials identify potential school violence perpetrators before they strike.
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