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.
With only four structure fires in the township over three years, Courtland FD officials say the site provides essential training opportunities for younger firefighters
After terminating the previous NEMSAC council, the Department of Transportation says it seeks members who fairly represent diverse EMS and 911 roles
AMR class valedictorian and former circus performer Marlon Archer pivots from acrobatics to emergency care
The Rochester plan includes creating an EMS division and building a new station
The agency will use the L3Harris PatrolSim simulator for routine training for new and existing officers and remedial training for officers who get into accidents
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
The Cellphone Jamming Reform Act seeks to allow state and federal prisons to use cellphone jamming systems
The denials are “insulting to the fire service and the sacrifice that those men and women have put in,” said Jared Willey, president of IAFF Local 772
Alcohol-related EMS calls fell in nearby Chelsea, which had a half-year restriction
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
Police departments can reduce active shooter incident response variability – here’s how
Applications and hiring data are now available to the public through a partnership of over 500 business and community leaders
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
The $25 million bipartisan proposal would provide emergency funding primarily to rural services at risk of shutting down
The Henderson city council also approved 3% raises for public safety union members
