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 proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
Santa Fe Police used drone footage to locate the suspect and coordinate an arrest on foot within 15 minutes of the initial report
Meal delivery programs like Meals on Wheels are lifelines for millions of seniors, but federal spending isn’t keeping up with the demand of a rapidly aging population
Facebook local alerts feature makes it easier for local governments and public safety agencies to relay vital information to citizens during emergencies.
Meals on Wheels is giving local governments yet another compelling reason to make up for lost federal funding: Its app-based reporting system for elder neglect is saving lives and community resources
Here’s what first responders want children to know about calling 911
Richard Spiers examines five media-relevant issues related to how local governments are affected by officer involved shootings.
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
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