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.
As Kansas City scrambles to open a municipal jail before the 2026 World Cup, county leaders propose letting the city use their soon-to-be-empty downtown facility as a stopgap
Review cites outdated policies, inconsistent practices and communication gaps that slowed warnings as the Eaton and Palisades fires killed over 30
Days after launching drones tied to its Real Time Information Center, the Clovis Police Department used the technology to arrest a known shoplifter
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
Forty-eight active shooter incidents were reported in 2023; in 2024, the FBI identified 24 incidents
The notice calls on deputies to pledge to “avoid speaking about others negatively in their absence unless required for work-related purposes”
The National Sheriffs’ Association president said the DHS list was issued without input on how to object to the designation, calling it arbitrary and damaging to trust
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
New Milford Police Department will use grant to make firearms range house ADA compliant
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
What’s changed since last year?
Violent Crime Intervention Fund award positions the Oakridge Police Department to outfit every patrol officer with a BWC
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
$67.5 million purpose-built facility unifies dispatch staff and is designed to stay operational after disasters
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