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.
First responders leverage AI for faster decision-making, but concerns about risks remain
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
Fewer first responders and more large-scale disasters strap local rescue and recovery services, but increasing emergency training, coordinating regional response resources and preparing the public improves community resilience.
A new documentary chronicles the ‘alarming’ rate of domestic violence in Spokane County, Washington, as well as the cross-departmental coalition that’s working to end it.
Evolving PSAP technology makes it easier to save lives, but also makes it more difficult to protect from cyber threats.
Neither harrowing conditions in his home country nor eyesight limitations have kept this young man from pursuing his dreams of a career in public service and law enforcement
According to former police officer Justin Freeman, an officer’s own body language can make or break community relationships, and training programs should take note
Police in Beaumont, a city about 30 minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, reported more than 250 high water rescues and 270 evacuations overnight. Harris County reported 1,000 high-water rescues.
The latest research has shown that local governments may be ignoring the threats of human trafficking businesses that are right in front of them.
Henry County was found liable for a 911 call error that led to a Clinton, Missouri, officer’s death.
In emergency communications, leaders must know the way, go the way and show the way to build effective teams.
As winter approaches, the city of Spokane considers suspending or not enforcing sit-lie ordinances that ban encampments in public places.
The city of Austin puts mental health clinicians at Austin-Travis County 911 Center and beefs up community paramedics staff
The conference, to be held November 5-7, 2019 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, features industry leaders, FAA experts and practitioners from several states and offers demonstrations, presentations, industry panels and networking opportunities.
A dispatcher trainer and a police chief offer tips that can help first responders consider bias and stay within fourth amendment rights when receiving or following up on suspicious person calls.
Each year SAFECOM provides guidance on applying for emergency communications grants. The agency provides advice on the federal government’s five priorities for interoperable emergency communications projects.
In the proposed deal, the Sackler family would sell Mundipharma and turn proceeds of up to $4.5 billion over to compensate state and local governments that have filed lawsuits. The first Federal opioid crisis trial is five weeks away.
It started as a social media joke, but the Storm Area 51 -- an event so large local governments and public safety agencies normally request 6 months to plan -- is pressing Lincoln County Fire Protection District to be ready in 5-6 weeks.
