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.
Public Affairs Director Nelly Miles shares communication strategies with Julie Parker in response to the Ahmaud Arbery video
An agreement between lawmakers and the DeSantis administration puts up funds for LEOs who have protested the ban of DJI drones
The state could add retirement benefits, eligibility for state employee health insurance, tax benefits and training incentives
These events forced law enforcement to take compromised positions against a formidable threat, which could have been reduced with the use of UAS
Research from Harvard is reexamining the “broken windows” theory that public disorder leads to serious crime in a neighborhood
New technological innovations are making it easier for fire departments to control massive blazes and stay safe while responding to emergencies
When we hear about human trafficking, it is usually international cases happening in underdeveloped countries. Human trafficking is a heinous crime that takes place in our nation
Four public works employees in New Jersey will double as firefighters under a shared services agreement reached between the township committee and local fire district
The Houston Police recently reported a drastic increase in both traffic collisions and crashes at intersections where red-light safety cameras had been removed
The Philadelphia Police Department is using a $320,000 federal grant to research a new crime fighting strategy known as hypothesis testing
North Dakota recently launched a statewide, next generation 911 solution to better accommodate a rising number of emergency calls
Portland’s City Council approved a $699,464 DOJ grant awarded to the city’s Police Bureau to conduct a hot spot policing program
New Jersey’s two largest pension funds may be bankrupt within the next decade unless reforms are passed
Indianapolis is deploying the nation’s largest fleet of electric cars, which will generate $8.7 million in savings over the next seven years. Does your municipal fleet need an upgrade?
Baltimore is employing ex-convicts to reduce crime and violence in at-risk neighborhoods. Learn how these employees use their own experiences to put youth on the road to success
New innovations are improving communications between dispatchers and first responders. How can your response times be improved?
One sheriff’s department is creating a citizen-led posse to assist deputies during emergencies. How do you mobilize your citizens?
DOJ’s COPS grant program helps local police departments deploy community policing principles with a focus on mental health issues. Are your law enforcement officers trained to handle mental health issues in the field?
NYC will spend $160M to equip police officers with the latest mobile technology. How can your law enforcement optimize real-time communication tools?
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