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 Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
The American flag is considered a living symbol under federal law. We must treat it as such.
The guide offers a clear road map for organizations aiming to protect against hate crimes and terrorist threats
More than 27,000 people have been evacuated, according to Ventura County Fire.
Richmond Public Schools received $22,000 in life-saving blood control equipment as part of the national Stop the Bleed campaign.
EMS.gov has released a two-minute video to help local governments increase EMS data inputs to improve EMS payments and patient care.
At WVU, public safety and forensics address challenges U.S. crime labs and public operations confront in the range of synthetic opioid chemicals in drugs.
Think you know the truth behind emergency planning and disaster preparation? These seven myths prove that prepping for the future isn’t easy.
The city of Fort Collins, Colorado, competed and won a prestigious Department of Commerce Baldridge Performance Excellence award, here’s why.
U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson decided that Philadelphia’s policies do not violate Federal immigration laws and upheld the city’s DOJ grants.
The states and municipalities have until Dec. 8 to respond to DOJ about Section 1373 sanctuary violations or lose their Byrne JAG public safety grants.
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.
These tips can help people shelter in place and assess their health in dangerous heat
Using a small grant from a local retailer, St. Charles County Ambulance District went door-to-door to discuss heat awareness and safety.
Big box stores offer communities grants for public safety, community engagement and resilience. Learn more and know when to apply
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.
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