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.
Union President Tim Leech said there was an 8-day stretch when the Bloomfield neighborhood firehouse had no fire engine
With social media accelerating the spread of information, officers are having to find new ways to inform the public during critical incidents
Naperville City Council authorized spending to replace their frontline firefighter PPE with PFAS-free outer shells
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) officially launched the Law Enforcement Cyber Center —www.iacpcybercenter.org
The law will address the predatory revenue-generating practices of Ferguson’s police and court system that were detailed in a Justice Department report
Two southern Vermont communities are considering consolidating police, fire and rescue services
An analysis of Illinois juvenile offenders revealed vast differences in the outcomes of those charged as adults and those who remained in juvenile courts
A new report details how the city reduced its local inmate population by 67 percent since Hurricane Katrina struck
Local and federal authorities are joining forces to crack down on illegal camping in southwestern Colorado
Two-wheeled patrols might make officers more approachable, but reform advocates say it will take more to ease tensions in some cities
Prescription for dealing with crime in Salt Lake City: social workers and bicycle cops
Dozens of firefighters descended on Capitol Hill to talk about cancer, post-traumatic stress disorder and respiratory diseases contracted at ground zero
Now the people who will visit Hagg Lake this summer will find signs and new names and numbers for all of the turnouts, boat ramps and recreation areas
Local police department applied for and was awarded a $50,000 grant to pay for a surveillance system
Several retired police officers and criminal justice experts share their opinions
AZ taxpayers are already paying an estimated $45 million for a racial-profiling lawsuit and the cost is expected to grow by millions in the coming years
Some states have laws requiring that sexual assault victims be treated by SANE certified nurses, even if it means a transfer to a hospital that has one
Bucky Hasty explains why the city and local police force need to upgrade their current communication technology
Boulder officials say a proposal to remove vehicle lanes from several busy streets should not increase response times for emergency vehicles
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