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.
This year’s exercise simulated what it would take to help ensure mission-critical communication capabilities during a large-scale event with over 100,000 attendees, as well as during a cyber attack and a terrorist attack
Understand the distinction and implication of Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding
The bill mandates that the U.S. establishes safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in devices like e-bikes to prevent fire risks
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.
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.
In response to DOJ’s request to prove Section 1373 compliance, New York and Philadelphia say the agency mischaracterizes their statutes, policies and laws.
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.
At present, the Trump opioid emergency declaration doesn’t quite match the realities of the opioid epidemic. Here’s why.
AARP Livable Communities wants to help communities get started on implementing bike infrastructure, which supports economic development and safer streets.
Through a holistic homeless program, cops “educate, encourage and enforce,” resulting in 11,370 outreach engagements with Sarasota’s homeless.
See what drone tests are happening across seven public safety use cases from everyday search and rescue to full-scale disaster recovery efforts
Through education and training, Dan Pease, CIO of Tulsa County, Okla., is leading IT to empower government in managing risks and reducing costs.
NOLA, NYC, Philly and Chicago have two weeks to prove to DOJ they comply with Section 1373 and are not guilty of sanctuary city violations.
Santa Rosa and Napa and Sonoma counties face extensive wildfire damage -- 50,000 without power, 1,500+ homes destroyed, 13 dead and 100+ people missing.
Wildfire safety tips, like evacuating efficiently and listening to those in charge of rescue efforts, will help ensure your family survives a wildfire
