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.
Cellphone carriers are now required to send first responders based on the location of the caller, rather than the nearest cell tower
Police Chief Brian Chaney stated the department “has decided to temporarily focus our priorities on suspects who we believe to be involved in dangerous and violent felony offenses”
Portland saw a record number of fatalities in the homeless population due to drug overdoses
What can municipalities and businesses do to improve safety as the opioid epidemic presses overdose and drug use incidents in public bathrooms?
Trump security before the inauguration got expensive for state and local police and law enforcement agencies. Grants may cover overtime costs.
If cybersecurity crime prevention falls to local law enforcement, how can police departments approach cybersecurity awareness education?
Pension reform legislation before Texas state legislators continues to fuel disagreements between Houston and Dallas leaders and public safety employees.
Texas sheriffs, constables and police chiefs are subject to a Class A misdemeanor for noncompliance under the state’s 2017 Sanctuary Cities ban. Some lawmakers in tears over the ‘Show Me Your Papers’ language.
There are eight deadly forms, and EMS1 has the details on what first responders and nurses need to know about fentanyl overdose
Guidelines finalized, New York police officers hit the streets with bodycams for roll out pilot.
Calling ride sharing companies instead of ambulances might reduce medical costs, but first responders are concerned about the growing trend.
The city of New Orleans has not discussed strategy for removing Jim Crow-era statues, but the masked firefighters may have volunteered.
FBI and law enforcement have arrested 200 suspected MS-13 members since September. Of 13 recently accused of charges, seven emigrated as minors.
Communities can easily find out if their housing markets offer public employees, like teachers and first responders, affordable homes.
More than 18,000 7th and 10th grade students across four Appalachian states experienced drug impairment with ‘Marijuana goggles’ and interactive tools.
Evan’s Law would require drivers to give police their cell phones and enable officers to use textalyzer technology, which looks at use not content, at auto accident scenes.
Expect short- and long-term effects that are physical, emotional and psychological for all first responders.
Columnist Rachel Stemerman describes four ways grant applications can demonstrate EMS fiscal stability.
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