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.
Two of three judges agreed the law “meaningfully constrains” the constitutional right to keep arms by forcing gun owners to get rechecked before each purchase of bullets
Officers with children under 5 can receive up to $400 monthly through Atlanta Police Foundation-backed subsidy
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FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell said false claims about withholding aid are demoralizing to relief workers
Wildfire sensors will help detect early fire activity and provide firefighters with advanced warning to protect communities.
University of Georgia researcher seeks to understand why people are volunteering less
From coast to coast, these September 11 memorials stand as solemn reminders of the courage, sacrifice and enduring spirit that emerged in the wake of tragedy
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve operations and help with dispatcher shortage
The Oklahoma City Police Department is one of a handful to experiment with Axon’s Draft One, which uses an AI chatbot to produce the first drafts of incident reports
UC Davis Health researchers found an association between the use of naloxone and both the return of spontaneous circulation and survival to hospital discharge
Recruitment, the opioid epidemic, climate change and mental health challenges are just as significant for public safety now as they were in the heat of the campaign
The bill would end a requirement that Medicare patients be transported to emergency facilities for providers to receive reimbursement
Review the activities in support of the EO 14074 to support safe and effective policing for law enforcement applicants across FEMA’s discretionary grant programs to ensure future funding eligibility
With Prepared’s technology, iPhone users can share live video during an Emergency SOS call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders while they’re en route
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
The Heat and Health Index is a new tool that provides heat-health data at the ZIP code level
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