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.
A bill to fund optional handgun training and cover counseling costs in case of a shooting heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb for signing
The number of active shooter incidents decreased, but the number of wounded and killed went up, in a 2022 report from the FBI
Michael Washington claims he was not given prior notice of his firing or an opportunity to respond to any complaints
Fire departments across the country are adopting shared services agreements to keep communities safe while generating significant savings. Does your fire department suffer from redundant costs?
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology allow local agencies and residents to access and share community information. Consider how the technology can improve data sharing in your community
Two approaches to cutting fire department overtime, including using assistant fire chiefs in the staff rotation
The DOJ is offering $7 million to fund community safety initiatives in neighborhood revitalization programs, while the DOE is awarding Promise Neighborhoods planning grants to strengthen school systems and career opportunities at the local level
The DOJ has awarded $435,000 to four attorneys offices in major cities across the nation to help keep first-time, low level offenders out of jail. Read how the funds will be applied at the local level
The U.S. Department of Justice is offering $17 million in grant assistance for sex offender programming
The Ceres Fire Department is reassigning fire department personnel based on call volume to increase savings and maintain staff count. See how the city’s reorganization is preserving firefighter positions
Gov1 analyzes the evolving role of modern fire services, and the latest technologies enabling a cost-effective department
The president of the Arizona Firefighters union is in favor of pension reform that will help municipalities meet today’s various budget demands
Milwaukee, Seattle, Montgomery County and the state of NJ are all addressing disability reform within public safety. Take a look at their various approaches to crackdown on fraud
With major pension obligations pending, North Riverside, IL, is examining privatization of its fire department in the hopes of saving $700k annually
In an effort to maximize the use of a fire station, the City of Hayward, CA, has included a health clinic in its new building. Through this innovation, the city expects to offer numerous preventative health programs to its population
Santa Clara County could soon be helping neighboring San Jose with its diminished police force in a shared service format. This and how other cities are dealing with police shortages
New methods of policing are targeting bike theft. San Francisco is using bait bikes, outfitted with GPS technology. That and other efforts inside
The Department of Justice has announced open solicitations for a series of COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) Grant Programs available for FY 2014. Applications must be submitted by June 23, 2014
The reality is that state and local law enforcement officers are playing an increasingly important role in combating terrorism, but they often don’t have the level of training necessary for such responsibilities. The FBI wants to change that.
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