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.
Understand the distinction and implication of Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding
The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks
Sandy Munro, host of the Munro Live YouTube channel, explores the features and upfitting required to make a Tesla Model Y ready for law enforcement
Governments can address unconscious bias by reinforcing the idea that not only are public services employees able to speak up about issues, but are expected to do so
The city of Louisville did not get selected for federal aviation restriction waivers to test sending drones with cameras to areas triggered by gunfire detection, but the city continues to develop the solution.
Find out how Johnson County is using cloud-based data to address recidivism and increase access to public health services.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors will convene for their 86th annual meeting in Boston to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity, school safety, immigration, jobs, affordable housing and automation.
Through the app, Uber riders can now contact 911. The company will also enable a similar safety feature in the app’s driver portal.
The National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative recently hosted a live webinar, Key Considerations in Trauma-Informed Interviewing
A black woman thrown down by an Austin police officer in a 2016 traffic stop has settled with the city in her excessive use-of-force court filing.
Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management’s Hurricane Harvey After Action report is a roadmap to advise and improve emergency management operations.
The city council in Boulder, Colorado, has banned certain assault weapons. The NRA reported that a residents groups quickly filed a lawsuit challenging the local law in court.
‘Women with PTSD’ has been called a silent epidemic. If left untreated, it can lead to mental and physical illnesses and opioid abuse. Learn about treatments and community intervention opportunities.
Officer Jonny Castro painted 99 portraits of fallen police officers whose acts of kindness and bravery have helped strengthen the bond between police and communities.
Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson settled with the city of Philadelphia in an April 2018 racial profiling incident at Starbucks that led to their arrest. They asked for a $200,000 entrepreneur program for public high school students. No charges were filed, and their arrest record will be expunged.
City, county, tribal, state agency and academic partners have had their proposals accepted by DOT to work with FAA and test various public and private UAS uses in a new federal drone integration initiative.
The simulated Hurricane Cora has made landfall in Virginia so that local, state and federal agencies can train for hurricane response in advance of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season.
Bureau of Justice awards will range from $300,000 to $1 million for a law enforcement bodycams program. Policy must be developed and reviewed first before funds released for equipment purchase.
The HBO documentary I am Evidence produced by Mariska Hargitay spotlights the efforts of Wayne County to end the Detroit region’s rape kit backlog.
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