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.
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
APCO International serves members in emergency communications by providing complete expertise, professional development, technical assistance, advocacy and outreach.
Artificial intelligence is being tested to see how it can answer non-emergency calls, reducing dispatchers’ workload
Researchers at Embry-Riddle asked men and women about getting care in a driverless ambulance that offers care from two paramedics instead of one.
Police1 Columnist Mandy Johnson shares common indicators of trafficking victims and the three key steps of local law enforcement response.
Here’s how sanctuary-minded cities can implement Safe City policies and programs that enable public agencies to not ask residents about immigration status.
To prepare security and operations for growing St. Patrick’s Day festivities, Savannah, Ga., ups its party bus and wristband prices.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said the DOJ will focus Federal efforts on effective policing, and cut back on civil rights suits against police departments.
Who regulates food trucks? Learn the fire safety risks local governments should be aware of and access downloadable permitting resources and guidelines.
South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg returns from a brief DNC Chair campaign focused on community development, public safety and code enforcement work.
The Wyoming Senate considered but decided against allowing local governments to decide for themselves if they want guns at their public meetings.
Dr. Michael L. Beshears advises on how to be cognizant of narcissism in public safety, where empathy is required and leaders must be active listeners
A ride-along detail by law enforcement begins Monday morning.
SOPs require Metro Police to have probable cause to arrest on violations, but so far, prosecutors have dropped charges on 16 inauguration arrest cases.
The Internet and the Dark Web shield sex trafficking criminals, but technology is giving law enforcement agencies power to break through and rescue victims.
Proposed state legislation would implement a statewide policy requiring Texas jurisdictions to allow first responders to carry firearms while on duty.
The St. Petersburg Police Department is testing gun mounted cameras and bodycams and weighing the pros and cons
From killing in the name of the unborn to racking up $48 million+ in damage to save the planet, five domestic terror groups have plagued the last 20 years
This California bill assures the right for EMS workers to rest and eat, protections against on-duty assault and access to mental health care.
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