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.
In 2025, at least four states have considered laws aimed at expanding penalties for treet takeovers; proposed measures included higher fines, vehicle seizures and jail or prison time
‘It’s been my life dream’: 50-year-old recruit joins Pa. PD after career in military, public service
“I look at your badge as it isn’t yours to keep,” said Army veteran Chris Feder, Temple University’s newest police recruit. “It’s on loan from the community you serve.”
Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire landed at the top of WalletHub’s 2025 list, with Texas, Mississippi and Louisiana ranked least safe
After-action reports and investigations revealed issues with alert systems in past wildfires as well as the timeliness of notifications
Elk Grove has secured a FAA waiver to operate Flock Safety’s radar-based DFR system, eliminating the need for human observers when flying drones at optimal heights
Administration officials said the decision to halt grants and loans was necessary to ensure that spending complies with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders
The Drone as a First Responder Program in Bernalillo County will be utilized to safely assess emergency scenes and transmit critical information
A George Washington University study challenges the idea that mayoral partisanship influences crime policy or police performance
Fort Lauderdale officials are expected to vote on an EMS tax on property owners that could generate nearly $55M a year
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
Fire chiefs speak out about the controversial law that ties state funding to a transit, housing requirement for municipalities
Medical experts believe nalmefene shouldn’t replace naloxone because of an increased risk for severe withdrawal symptoms associated with it
“Nothing is more harmful to the growth of our state than criminals who roam our streets with little fear of punishment,” Missouri State House Speaker Jon Patterson said
Jails in the study saw lower death rates without adding staff, changing providers or upgrading equipment
“You could argue there’s two sides to every story, but now there’s three sides, and you have a body camera,” Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson credits the jail’s IGNITE program for improving outcomes and easing staff stress
A proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
Wausau Fire Department paramedics will now be outfitted to work alongside law enforcement during dangerous incidents
