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.
Lexipol named leading government technology company for second consecutive year
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders
New Mexico tops the list of U.S. states in terms of 911 call frequency, with 1,169 calls per 1,000 residents
Reader’s Digest credits Gallatin for how it handled an officer involved shooting in April 2016 and named it the 2017 Nicest Place in America.
Big box stores offer communities grants for public safety, community engagement and resilience. Learn more and know when to apply
Using a small grant from a local retailer, St. Charles County Ambulance District went door-to-door to discuss heat awareness and safety.
These tips can help people shelter in place and assess their health in dangerous heat
In an conscious effort to avoid glorifying mass shooters, The Texas Department of Public Safety drops the name of the Sutherland Springs church shooter.
Governments are swamping Purdue Pharma, makers of OxyContin, with opioid lawsuits alleging the company is responsible for the costs of opioid overdose.
In areas where major snowfall occurs, local governments have expanded their winter budgets to provide more plows and preventative maintenance to residents.
Experts at EMS World Expo 2017 talk about first responder fentanyl exposure and advise on personal protective equipment. A free course is available.
Cybercrime hit WhatsApp -- more than 4M devices downloaded the Zombie app. Here are key Android device security points for mobile device security managers.
In a case of how do you like them apples, an undercover New York City cop arrests a man on the subway for sexual abuse against her.
In response to DOJ’s request to prove Section 1373 compliance, New York and Philadelphia say the agency mischaracterizes their statutes, policies and laws.
After the vehicle terror attack in a New York City park on Halloween, law enforcement agencies beef up parade security in Toms River, N.J.
The unofficial capital of Halloween, Salem, Mass., implements a prop weapons ban and other increased security elements following the Las Vegas shooting.
With every flip of the calendar, cold weather and potential blizzards inch closer. Have you started preparing your winter storms emergency kit?
After the Las Vegas shooting, the public is relying on law enforcement to provide the framework in how to provide first care after they’ve called 9-1-1.
P.A.A.R.I. received grant funding to place 25 AmeriCorps drug recovery coaches at Massachusetts police departments.