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.
The AskRail program gives dispatchers information on train contents and provides FFs with hazmat training additional chemical details
Speech-to-text technology scans incoming and outgoing calls for the state’s 80,000 inmates with automatic searching for select keywords
The American Rescue Plan funds allocation will provide every CO with a panic button-equipped portable radio
FireRescue1’s Robert Avsec talks about the latest technologies in driverless fire trucks and eight possible applications.
Data analytics do not always shed the light city leaders hope for with skyrocketing gun violence, but basic numbers can tell you a lot.
The EMS tool kit outlines EMS service delivery models for local government decision-making and provides resources for fire service-based EMS programs.
Follow these grant writing rules to help your EMS agency or fire department succeed with grant applications.
Assess your community’s needs and your agency’s resources to make a case for launching a community paramedicine program.
Gov1 has compared the earnings and average expenses to find the 10 best states for police officer lifestyles, or the best standards of living.
DoT Safer Streets Mayors join U.S. Transportation Secretary in key European capitals to experience their pedestrian safety approaches.
Chief Leonard Campanello opened the Gloucester, Mass. police station to opioid addicts looking for treatment, and launched PAARI.
Consider these four mobile fire service command posts to see what best fits your needs.
The survival of fire-based EMS may rest upon delivering community health care services before 911 is called; it’s a tough proposition, but a doable one.
By combining salary and cost of living, Gov1 has targeted the 10 best states for firefighters. Check out and share the infographic.
The widespread use of body cameras by police is leading some paramedic chiefs to consider cameras for first responders.
From policy to performance analytics management and a public data portal, Jackson, Miss., has ushered in unprecedented progress on blight homes.
A recent Supreme Court case and proposed legislation raise new questions about when and how employers must accommodate pregnancy.
The EMS subscription service allows residents to pay one flat fee.
In the city of Memphis, Tenn., 911 has been used as primary basic healthcare and transportation, but thanks to an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant, several data-backed solutions could help the city reduce millions in EMS shortfalls while improving healthcare for residents.
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