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.
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
The Ruderman Family Foundation said the study reveals that police officers and firefighters experience higher rates of suicide than civilians.
A special event standby service in Nevada shares lessons learned from the Route 91 music festival shooting in Las Vegas through five pieces of advice that can improve the utility of an event’s standby service.
Concerts at public parks or on city property present many potential risks
The NIJ investigated 15 years of reports to prepare data about the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses.
An examination of recent mass shootings and links to domestic violence by One Love Foundation urges individuals at-risk for intimate partner violence to develop safety plans
A review of the latest and first state level sexual assault statistics by CDC and other organizations, and previous crime data from DOJ, reveal sexual violence is a widespread public safety and public health problem every community faces
The most common date rape drug is legal, and sexual assault that involves it varies under individual state consent laws.
Educating public health professionals, educators, students, adults and businesses on the principles of preventing sexual violence through numerous available training resources can help reduce incidence in communities.
Since roofies can be slipped into a drink or used to facilitate date rape or sexual assault, the drug carries Schedule 1 penalties
Brewster Ambulance Services will begin using Amazon Alexa to access the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Services Statewide Treatment Protocol.
GHB is a Schedule I depressant that can be slipped into a drink or used to facilitate date rape or sexual assault.
Ketamine is a Schedule III anesthetic that can be slipped into a drink or used to facilitate date rape or sexual assault
Arkansas, 72 counties and 210 cities filed a joint suit in the Circuit Court of Crittenden County against opioid manufacturers, citing an overwhelming impact on public safety resources.
President Donald Trump visited Manchester, New Hampshire, to meet with the fire chief addressing the opioid crisis, announce Crisisnextdoor.gov, and talk about the death penalty for drug traffickers -- as well as Sanctuary Cities that harbor them.
President Trump said that Lawrence, Massachusetts, and Boston are sanctuary cities that harbor drug traffickers responsible for a fentanyl epidemic in southern New Hampshire. City leaders say he is criminalizing immigrant communities.
Menlo Park, California, Police Chief Robert Jonsen discussed how community policing strategies reduced violent crime and improved community relations.
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