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
County Health Rankings revel the top 10 counties (and independent cities) with the highest murder rates. The list includes a look at other factors, like population and median household income.
Experienced officers offer police agencies and first responders advice on collaboration and establishing local P3s for improved public safety response.
Supporting Gun Violence Awareness Day is not a second amendment issue for some law enforcement leaders.
Mounties support Grand Rapids’ police in patrolling public events and keeping them safe. They also increase citizen engagement with law enforcement.
Historically high outcome public pensions can bankrupt cities like Dallas and Houston. Wayne Winegarden explains the pros of defined contribution plans.
From town marshals to the Las Vegas Metro PD, all Nevada police officers interacting with the public must wear recording devices by July 1, 2018
When Bridgeport landed as the 2017 #5 best place for recent grads to get a job, we wondered what else comes along with a ‘middleweight’ city’s rebirth.
For hiring, for training and for advancing anti-drug initiatives, grant expert Linda Gilbertson offers advice for COPS grants applications.
Local governments comply when they don’t ask for immigration status. DOJ confirmed 8 U.S.C. § 1373 does not require compliance with ICE detainer requests.
Sheriff blasts Mass. bill that would ban out-of-state prisoner work for ignoring existing regional agreements and targeting a U.S. Mexico border wall.
Cities, counties and public safety agencies are tweeting out for EMS Week 2017 with messages about paramedics’ lifesaving services and dedication.
With public resources and interagency coordination, Cook County helped take down a sex trafficking ring holding Thai victims in the Chicago area.
Freeborn County honors the memory of U.S. Navy’s WWII Veteran MIA Glaydon Iverson prior to a Memorial Day weekend funeral with full military honors.
Municipalities can review EMS protocols, plan public safety response and establish communications plans for bombings and attacks at mass gatherings.
Get tips on visiting and access an interactive map for planning trips with an eye to visit landmarks that honor military veterans.
