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.
Exacom’s adaptable solution replaced an outdated system, overcoming technical and scheduling challenges
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 National Fire Protection Association has released active shooter response standards called NFPA 3000 to help local governments improve resilience in preparing and managing hostile events.
Through public voting, the IDC inaugural Smart City North America Awards named 14 cities, one state and one university for award-winning smart cities projects that showcase how technologically-enabled solutions improve public services.
Deerfield, Illinois, is the second Chicago suburb to pass an assault weapons ban by local ordinance. While retired police are exempt, anyone possessing a banned gun in the village’s jurisdiction after June 13, 2018, will be fined $1,000 per day.
The FCC ruled that Philadelphia’s ordinance banning street-facing satellites infringes on individual rights. Other cities and states have or are considering dish blight ordinances.
The SAKI Toolkit is to help law enforcement, prosecutors, victim advocates, criminal justice professionals and others address rape kit backlog. It can be customized, and offers a workspace sharing platform.
U.S. District Judge John D. Bates in Washington rules that DHS’s decision to end a program for ‘dreamers’ does not explain why DACA is unlawful. The agency has 90 days to respond or start processing applications.
Addressing behavioral health needs must be a priority.
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