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.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says the robot is a visible deterrent
More cities have joined the East County EMS Nurse Navigation Program since its launch last year
States United Democracy Center, a non-partisan organization, discussed priorities for law enforcement during election season
First responders and government officials can follow these best practices on how to respond to sexual assault victims
Through its free connected safety platform, Noonlight shares critical caller information with 911 dispatchers and first responders in real-time -- situational and contextual data like GPS-location, medical history and more.
Cleveland, Brunswick and other cities participate in Light Northern Ohio Blue as part of police week.
The Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Grants encourage collaboration between local governments and ATF agencies.
First responders, emergency managers and others in public safety are needed to advise the national Tech to Protect Challenge.
Law enforcement professional Booker Hodges addresses why eliminating the stigma of mental illness within public safety starts at the top, including how to set up annual mental health checks.
Technology is helping to support victims of sexual violence in new ways and increase reporting sexual assault -- crimes which studies have found go largely unreported.
East Liverpool police partnered with the local health department to establish pop-up movie nights in neighborhoods throughout the city to enhance public safety community engagement and advance public health outreach.
Chief Bill Harvey discusses how cities can improve response to large-scale events with effective planning on the Policing Matters Podcast.
Technology does not just affect phones and computers, it’s affecting radios. Get these pro wireless radio management strategies to improve your city’s public safety communications.
Participatory budgeting and community engagement are advancing municipal operations by getting digital technologies purchased.
Dispatchers face a series of stressors that affect mental health. Public safety leaders can take action to address dispatcher PTSD and traumas
Rape kits, or SAKs, must go to the state’s crime lab whether the victim chooses to report to law enforcement right away, or at a later date.
Voice-controlled Amazon Alexa and AI-enabled healthcare skills can now be securely used by patients, hospitals and healthcare workers.
Should cities consider congestion pricing as they develop revenue generating programs for ride sharing? One study, rejected by Uber and Lyft, finds fatalities and costs are rising in major cities.
Start by Believing offers law enforcement agencies a kit for taking action to end the cycle of silence and increase engagement with sexual assault victims.
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