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.
Auditors also found that the board reimbursed fire departments for training courses without getting documentation on who provided the trainings and their qualifications
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
New Ford hybrid cars deliver fuel-efficiency to local law enforcement agencies -- and reduce carbon emissions for self-driving taxi and livery operators.
Program 1033 -- issuing military surplus to local police -- was shut down after Ferguson. President Trump has restarted the program.
It’s murky how lost CSR payments to insurers would affect lower income people. Increased health plan costs could be balanced by increased tax credits.
A new concealed carry bill that would legalize permits across state lines is facing pushback from state police in New York and California.
Police in Lincoln, Neb., used drone technology for the first time to aid an investigation into an explosion that caused damage to several homes.
Local officials dealing with Hurricane Harvey emergency management requested the public’s help with rescue operations as 911 systems became inundated.
Drug enforcement thinking can evolve from the approach taken in the ‘War on Drugs’ to how to use an array of arrest and diversions strategies for rescue.
Summer is a favorite time of year for most people, but 2017 offers five summer woes too hard for citizens to ignore.
Local governments have options when it comes to minimizing the damage from vehicle terror attacks by being prepared.
Disaster preparation for a flood includes gathering necessities, relying on local media sources and being aware of the dangers rising waters bring.
2016 SAMHSA grants funded assisted outpatient treatment programs addressing substance use disorder; AOT could be an effective pre-arrest diversion strategy.
Paramedic chiefs advise on how data and other EMS actions are fighting the opioid crisis.
By using data, and focusing on preventing the next overdose, first responders and service agencies are finding success fighting overdoses in Lowell, Mass.
According to the ACLU, municipalities like Charlottesville, Va., must have “precise and specific standards” to deny protests
Chicago and California are suing over new ICE requirements for DOJ funding. Here’s the options for accepting or delaying grants until the court decides.
When John Legend addresses mass incarceration, he impresses upon local lawmakers the social and financial costs of 65 million offenders.
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