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 new analysis recommends hiring more firefighters and rethinking cross-staffing practices at the Anne Arundel County Fire Department
Corewell Health and the Grand Rapids Fire Department will launch a six-month pilot in January embedding a community health worker with EMS responses to redirect low-acuity 911 calls
Violent crime is down 19% in Prince George’s County, and property crime has decreased 15% compared to 2024; the county also welcomed its largest recruit class in a decade
The county blocked delivery of key rescue equipment to Spokane after accusing the city of ending emergency preparedness agreements
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
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A proposed federal budget would eliminate funding for over half of FEMA’s emergency and homeland security grant programs, for training, equipment and readiness efforts
With ambulances and fire trucks breaking down and outdated vehicles straining city services, new legislation would require an annual fleet report to assess the scope of the problem and guide future investments
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
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Taylor officials, firefighters and community leaders gathered to mark the rededication of Station No. 2, part of a major renovation project enhancing living and working conditions for first responders
Under the new Public Safety Retention and Recruitment Act, Missouri firefighters, EMTs, police, and other first responders with six years of service can now receive full in-state tuition for degree programs related to public safety
Backed by a voter-approved mill levy, Joliet EMS has hired its first two full-time responders, boosting emergency care and marking a major step forward in long-term sustainability for the once fully volunteer-run service
At Pinnacle, Dr. Jennifer Hall urged leaders to ditch command-and-control for curiosity and coaching — and shared exactly how to do it.
A committee sided with Mayor Tim Keller in a staffing dispute, allowing Albuquerque to replace one paramedic with a basic EMT on ambulances
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