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.
MedStar employees reported “insufficient funds” errors when trying to cash their paychecks last week, but the agency has not publicly discussed its staffing lapse
The state’s new law went into effect in April 2021, but because of a two-year implementation period, it didn’t impact people until now
She said the bureau will undergo “restructuring to meet the modern-day needs of EMS and the needs of a new generation of EMS providers”
Saving tens of thousands of dollars in the police department with anti-idling hardware and propane-powered cruisers is just the tip of the iceberg. Learn how Raleigh, North Carolina is at the leading edge of a city-wide sustainability program based on ROI.
The city of Dallas, Texas, recently completed a total compensation review, which compared the salaries of city employees with other municipalities, as well as the private sector. Inside we outline key comparative data on salaries, benefits, healthcare costs, and more.
A Nova Scotia windstorm revealed building issues, and prompted emergency planning.
North Haven, Connecticut, is tackling its rising pension costs by moving new police officers to a 401k plan. It also plans to reduce health care costs and bring other municipal employee unions into the same plan. Details and examples of similar moves in other cities are inside.
The Department of Corrections in Washington, D.C., recently launched its “Video Visitation” system, which enables visitors to meet with inmates via video. Details, costs, vendor
Gov1 founder Barry Greenfield argues that municipalities and attorneys general should consider taxing bullets, just like cigarettes. In the immortal words of comedian Chris Rock, “If a bullet costs $5,000, there’d be no more innocent bystanders.”
Citizens are increasingly hiring their own private security or organizing town watches, as budget cuts hit law enforcement. And in some cases, cities are helping. Details, research, bu
Police in Redwood City, California, are using a first-of-its-kind video chat system, which is already saving money and enhancing service levels. Details, how it works,
Two Florida cities have voted to change existing pension plans for current police employees—a major political feat that most towns haven’t yet tackled. See the changes, which could save millions, plus one “must read” study used to develop the new benefit systems.
Baltimore, Maryland, is considering selling advertisements on fire trucks. But that’s nothing: Inside are examples from across the nation of sponsored police cruisers, branded manhole covers, and more, plus RFPs and key considerations.
Involved organizations have not yet established exactly how this is going to work, leading to a lot of frustration among federal and local officials
New York City Mayor Bloomberg and the city’s police agreed to an initiative that would punish individuals who possess 25 grams or less of marijuana in public with just a $100 fine, rather than arrest.
Somerset County, New Jersey, recently released a consolidation report recommending that 19 suburban police departments merge into a single countywide department with five precincts.
Yes another city, this one in Michigan, is considering outsourcing its fire department. Inside, we provide details, offer outsourcing studies, and post a typical RFP for such work.
Two towns in Miane, Paris and Norway, hope to consolidate police services starting with a one-year trial period beginning July 2012.
Police departments are increasingly using forfeited assets and seized drug money to supplement budgets. Details, examples, DoJ guidelines, and additional information is inside.
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