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.
The time has come for electric vehicles in EMS
“I hope by inviting a current 911 dispatcher, I am able to bring awareness to this important issue and my bill, the 911 Saves Act to finally give them the recognition and resources they need and deserve,” Rep. Norma Torres said
Inspectors found several eased space sites across the state failed inspections in the aftermath of the Nov. freeway fire
Thomas Homan, ICE acting chief, said the Justice Department is looking into a potential obstruction of justice against Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf.
Drone operators, in both public safety and outside of it, now have standards to follow in two key pieces of vetted guidance prepared by academics, industry and aviation organizations.
The Public Art Challenge by Bloomberg Philanthropies is for U.S. cities with 30,000 residents or more. At least three will each receive $1 million to use art to address imperative civic issues.
Cutting edge explosives detection technologies are being developed for mass transit systems where checkpoints are impractical.
The drop in gun homicide rates are the subject of much debate as gun control conversations and mass shooting incidents increase. Here’s five things to know about firearms in the United States.
Housing agencies must ensure that all Section 9 multi-family housing units comply with the federal smoke free public housing policy effective July 31, 2018.
Doctors are prescribing gabapentin more often because of its non-addictive properties, but law enforcement and drug rehabilitation programs are finding signs of abuse that exacerbate opioid abuse.
By retroactively applying new state marijuana decriminalization laws, thousands of San Francisco residents could see their criminal convictions completely erased without having to do a thing.
The unmanned smart police station has been shown to be especially helpful with reporting of domestic crime. Robot cops answer questions in two languages and file police reports.
Maryland rape victims that provide “clear and convincing” proof will be able to file to eliminate assailants parenting rights, ending forced co-parenting.
Carfentanil has become a key topic for health officials and law enforcement who work to combat this synthetic opioid’s responsibility for addiction and death that continues to rise.
A properly equipped school emergency kit will provide food and water for each student, as well as contain first aid supplies, blankets, flashlights and other items in case of a prolonged emergency situation.
The Eagles won the Lombardi Trophy, but Super Bowl LII advertisers seek a different prize: millennials. The lesson for cities: drive authenticity in your messaging.
A UK innovation incubator selected five cities to work with drone manufacturers and test drones in urban environments.
In the event of an emergency, you may not have time to grab necessities as you run to your car
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