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 study by Ohio State University and the National Registry of EMTs highlights the importance of the public’s help and calls for more awareness
It is time for an honest conversation about response times, reimbursement and funding solutions for the future of EMS
The National League of Cities report highlights the top challenges and solutions mayors are focusing on
Right from the field, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is better able to assess potential mental health situations via telepsychiatry.
One in five students has a mental health challenge. Adults can learn how to spot the signs through an 8-hour mental health first aid course.
The San Diego Fire Department launched the city’s federally-approved drone pilot, which will test use of drones to enhance search and rescue capabilities.
An NTSB forensic investigation update of the FIU pedestrian bridge collapse addresses structural components related to the now infamous crack, and others.
Maryland’s STOP VAWA grant program aims to boost victim-centered public safety strategies to combat violence against women.
North Carolina is seeing an increase in opioid overdose emergency department visits. Interventions are lowering overdoses, but fentanyl is increasing them.
Greywater, or reclaimed water, is a source of water that more communities facing dwindling freshwater resources, growth and drought might consider.
Small projects created by community organizing and startups are eligible. They can involve music or education to address inmate education, victim empowerment, environmental justice school safety and more.
Sustainability
The increase of storms, floods and natural disasters further stress emergency responders that work to keep their communities and citizens safe.
Eliminating SALT -- the option of deducting real estate taxes as well as either income taxes or sales taxes paid to state and local governments -- could reduce public safety and infrastructure funding.
Sustainability
The relatively low cost solar-powered fire station project is expected to save the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, more than $6,000 in energy costs annually.
The just keep livin Foundation is an afterschool partnership that supports 70+ teachers and 2,500+ students in making positive life choices.
California’s projected recreational marijuana tax revenues fizzle under the continued blaze of black market pot, potentially tainted with pesticides, and sold by outlaw dispensaries.
From Cardiff, Wales, to Atlanta, anonymized ER data shared with communities and public safety reveals community-based interventions that reduced violence.
The strain on public safety officers is widely discussed. Screening for resiliency in candidates can help ensure that police can adapt to and manage the mounting stressors they face.
Public health and public safety data sharing in Camden, New Jersey, reveals social determinants of health for four groups of high-utilizing patients and repeat offenders.
