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.
Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam has been under pressure since Firefighter Austin Duran’s on-duty death last year
Broward County leaders unanimously agreed to consider a future budget item
The grant, which is half of the project, will fund emergency call boxes, improve security cameras and add new fencing mesh
The funding will coordinate public safety and community response by providing victim services and holding offenders accountable to address the four VAWA crimes -- sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking.
The BJA is awarding up to $25,000 in grants to local governments to support federal criminal justice programs and initiatives.
The 911 Grant Program provides funding to PSAPs to help with migration to IP-enabled emergency networks, adoption of NG911 services and applications, interconnection with emergency response organizations and training of public safety personnel in 911 services.
These DOJ grants can aid local law enforcement and partner agencies in improving use of technology to enhance child exploitation investigations.
The competitive grant aims to improve police response to mental health emergencies by providing training to law enforcement and collaboration with organizations and agencies.
COAP grants look to facilitate relationships between local authorities to establish and enhance opioid-intervention programs, as well as to connect at-risk communities with resources.
The Sexual Assault Kits Initiative aims to reduce the nation’s backlog of SAKs and assist jurisdictions in pursuing current and cold case sexual assaults.
Police grants columnist Therese Matthews advises on applications for the BJA’s 2019 body-worn camera grants.
Hundreds of agencies across the country will be applying for these grants – many more than the COPS Office is able to fund.
Federal public health grants are funding suicide and self-harm intervention and deterrence pilot programs for the juvenile justice system. The studies will evaluate the rate of acceptance and frequency of use of outpatient mental health services.
The 911 Grant Program will provide emergency call centers around the country with grants to upgrade technology and resources that enhance public safety operations.
The grant was created to minimize LEO deaths due to a lack of protective gear in situations where rifle-resistant body armor would be effective.
Tribal assistance grants will help criminal justice workers in tribal governments provide resources for victims of domestic and sexual assault.
More than 2,500 municipal governments will receive 2018 state tax-generated funds to distribute to volunteer firefighters relief associations.
The second round of FirstNet planning grants will be awarded to 12 states, providing funds to expand public safety interoperability communication efforts.
The DOJ grant is for local law enforcement agencies to enhance crime gun intelligence and forensics activities around illegal firearms used in violent crimes.
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