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.
Timothy W. Gorman ruled that Ogdensburg violated the collective bargaining deal when it forced the FD to have than five members on a shift over two years
A council member was inspired by FF-medic Lt. Mark Quick who stopped to help at a car crash and was severely hurt
Audit faults San Diego city agencies, including PD, for unsafe driving costing $31.2M in settlements
The audit found that the PD was responsible for more preventable accidents than any other city agency, accounting for 451
With hopes of saving $800k on fire services, Canton, GA is studying proposals on volunteer, joint and consolidation options. Inside we detail their efforts as well as work by the US Fire Administration to provide alternative funding solutions for municipal fire services
After watching disability benefits double over the past four years, Nashville Mayor Karl Dean is proposing reforms that expect to save the city $1 million annually. We detail his efforts as well as plans to reign in pension abuse in St. Louis
The federal government may be unable to pass gun control legislation, but that doesn’t mean the local level is as stymied.
Three neighboring cities in WA state are pursuing a personnel-sharing agreement to allow for cost-reductions enabling service levels to remain constant in the face of budget pressures. Inside we detail specifics of this effort as well as a Michigan Suburbs Alliance report on similar actions
It’s possible to improve on care provider emergency preparedness training programs by measuring trainee performance.
Five municipalities in Milwaukee County have studied how to best consolidate and we have the full report. Additionally, two cities in IL are working to increase shared services. Read inside for the details on recommendations for cooperative systems
In the 1990’s, NYC began using a new policing theory, now known as Hot Spot policing, that enabled the city to reduce its number of prisoners and cut overall police staff by 15%. These reductions are saving the city $1.5 billion annually and inside we discuss how the hot spot methodology works, technology used in conjunction with that methodology and also how decreasing prisoners in this country c
Receiving prisoners from nearby communities for a fee has become a growing revenue source for Fife, WA. Inside we detail various agreements the City has including a new one to relieve neighboring Tacoma of its prisoners
An effort by Plattsburgh, NY, to move from 24-hour fire shifts to 8 hours is being met with resistance, despite the numerous benefits for the city. Read about the pros and cons, as well as research on other attempts at similar efforts.
Two neighboring municipalities in Ohio are considering merging fire departments and we take an in-depth look at the study being used to determine implementation. Inside Gov1 presents details on methodologies as well how each department’s efficiencies were judged.
Recent changes to Melbourne, FL’s police pension plan are estimated to save $400k annually for taxpayers. Read inside for details of the negotiation, how it dovetailed on nearby cities’ efforts and what will make the plan work for both sides.
When San Anselmo and Twin Cities, CA, merge police departments, both cities expect to save, with San Anselmo forecasting $900,000 in savings. Details inside provide links to powerpoint presentations of the merger, and analysis of the negotiations.
New data-mining tools give officials sweeping view
The 2013 merger of the Green Bay and Allouez fire departments was recently approved by both municipalities
An arbitrator ruled in favor of Allentown, PA, allowing cuts to manning, overtime sick leave pension calculations, and salary raises, potentially leading to millions of dollars in savings. Learn about the coming changes there and in other cities, as well as links to key documents outlining reforms in cities around the country.
Gov1 regularly provides updates on consolidation developments, in which cities, town, and counties merge departments or functions to save money. This week, the focus is on police and fire departments, as well as emergency dispatch services around the country.
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