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.
FEMA workers who joined a 180-signature letter warning that staff and budget cuts imperil disaster response have been put on indefinite paid leave
Pocket reference guides cover state statutes for officers safeguarding voters, poll workers and polling places
Researchers found higher cancer mortality overall, with prostate and colorectal risks rising with tenure and lung cancer emerging only after 30 years of follow-up
The White House outlined sweeping measures to support law enforcement and reverse policies it says embolden violent criminals
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
“The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible,” Trump said as he signed an executive order establishing the task force
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
Violent offenses drop significantly across categories, including murder and robbery, according to new FBI data
“We wanted it to be something ... aligned with many law enforcement agencies around the globe,” Chief Darin Schierbaum said of the uniforms’ checkered blue design
The database includes information from 12,000 internal affairs investigations, which has been redacted in accordance with California public records laws
How departments can harness grant funding to bridge budget gaps and enhance officer and community safety
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
Attorney General Pam Bondi said the department would “continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the [DHS] to eradicate these harmful policies”
Firefighters at Longview Fire Department are blending fitness, faster response times and community outreach by playing daily pickleball at Clary Courts
Trump administration officials say this practice is needed to safeguard ICE officers and their families from being harassed or threatened in public and online
The proposal is intended to allow patrol officers to be deployed more effectively in the field, according to Albany officials
FEMA is now accepting applications for over a dozen grant programs to support emergency readiness, including natural disasters and cyber threats
The new law raises the maximum age at the time of the written exam from 35 to 43, with waivers allowing military veterans to apply at up to 50 years of age
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