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.
Anchorage will allow most employees to use marijuana off the clock, but not work for the city within eight hours of using marijuana
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
San Diego would be the first city in the county to battery storage and disposal
The third unofficial MLK Day event challenges Miami police to be ready for bikes to tangle with Miami traffic -- on the streets and highways.
January 9th, the national annual police officer day, is an opportunity to show law enforcement departments community appreciation.
Non-homicide crimes are up in many places. Doug Wylie of Police1 considers if a pull-back on proactive policing is becoming a long-term, related trend.
Learn these rapid response takeaways for fire and EMS departments from the Fort Lauderdale Shooting at Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport.
Injury related to marijuana intoxication is sure to increase with marijuana legalization. The EMS experience in Colorado can help prepare municipalities.
The New York City police commissioner reports fewest shooting incidents for 2016 and near record lows for homicides.
Presidential powers over DOJ grants and Department of Homeland Security funding could result in quicker cuts to sanctuary cities.
Find out how a public safety drone could save lives in seven use cases that span from everyday EMS to disaster operations.
Providing inmates with green energy training for future employment has earned the Virginia Department of Corrections an energy efficiency leadership award.
Fire department leaders are able to manage expectations, build teams, mentor officers and staff and communicate effectively.
Most citizens expect their municipalities to provide EMS service, but they are blissfully unaware of some basic facts about paying for EMS.
New complaints since the Oakland, Calif., “Ghost Ship” warehouse fire have focused attention on artist spaces that don’t meet building code standards.
Mobile alert bungled as more than 200 firefighters poured into Sevier County, Tenn., to battle a blaze that destroyed 50 acres and killed more than a dozen.
The Oakland warehouse that caught fire killing more than 30 people was an illegal residence that former tenants say did not always have water or heat
Under City Accelerator, Louisville Metro is working on 50+ projects that address urban challenges through a new collaboration and data innovation process.
In testimony to state regulators, Dallas reported that a Police & Fire pensions request for $1.1 billion would wipe out the city’s entire general fund.
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