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.
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“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety...on Election Day,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
Dispatchers and others will be able to search for 911 center information using a landmark, name or address on the new Web-based, map-enabled PSAP registry.
One EMS professional offers five insights on modernizing 911 dispatch communication centers.
Satirist Jon Stewart testifies on Never Forget the Heroes Act of 2019, a bill that would reauthorize healthcare and benefits for thousands of first responders suffering 9/11-related illnesses.
Mayor Jim Strickland praised the actions of Memphis Police and Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, which were uninvolved when a Tennessee man was fatally shot by U.S. Marshals, calling them remarkable for what they endured in the post-shooting riot. Six officers were treated at the hospital following the riot.
A new urpose-built cell site located on tribal land north of the Legendary Waters Casino & Resort is part of the FirstNet network expansion in Wisconsin.
The 2019 APCO Public Safety Broadband Summit examined NG911 funding and implementation challenges on the local level as it explores the future with NG911.
Coexisting LMR and LTE systems can help keep your public safety agencies running smoothly while FirstNet evolves.
Police arrived on scene within two minutes, with officers from four different commands responding, to the Virginia Beach Municipal Shooting. The municipal workplace incident left 12 dead, and others in critical condition.
Top issues include economic development, infrastructure and public health while parks and recreation and police department are important areas of focus for mayors in their 2019 state of cities speeches, according to the National League of Cities.
Bad weather happens, but good contingency plans can increase the safety of residents and visitors at festivals. These severe weather planning resources can help local governments reduce their public event risks.
PSAPs, or ECCs, need to take steps now to prepare for future cyber attacks.
Developing NG911-capable applications that deliver actionable incident information to field responders requires cooperation between developers and the first responder community.
Lincoln Public Schools implemented an adolescent behavioral health training program for school resource officers that is designed to improve response to students experiencing mental health crises.
The International Public Safety Association will host webinars covering security for places of worship and how to prepare for complex attacks May 21-22, 2019.
Counter-terrorism units monitor chat rooms, online forums and more to detect the radicalization of homegrown extremists and prevent their violent attacks.
San Francisco became the first city to impose a facial recognition ban on all city government agencies, including police
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