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.
EMS agencies can tap into $5 billion in SS4A grant funds to improve post-crash care, reduce response times and prevent avoidable traffic fatalities
The first 2,000 applicants also receive a free one-year NVFC membership with tools to support responder wellness and performance
Rescue Essentials offers official kits and mass casualty tools to help organizations prepare for bleeding emergencies
Supporters of the curfew say it’s aimed at keeping young people safe from historic rates of gunfire in the city
Biden’s appearance marks the first time a president has participated in the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control since Harry Truman in 1947
The new Riley County building will include offices, training rooms, an operations center, a backup site for emergency communications, and a full EMS station
Safety Director Karrie Howard: Nicole Carlton “has proven herself an effective leader during several major events within the city. Carlton is a dedicated public servant”
“My pension is the exact same as it was when I retired 34 years ago,” said Robert McCann, a retired police officer
“We cannot have a life-critical emergency rescue apparatus relegated to a frat party bus,” said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
Officials say the cameras are long overdue for the troopers, the largest law enforcement agency in the state
“We have firefighters that are working 96-hour shifts,” said Isaac McLennan of the Portland Firefighter’s Association
The president is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses
Vine Grove Police Chief Kenneth Mattingly got the idea for the vending machine after a call officers responded to earlier this year
Under a nine-month contract, the South Texas Emergency Care Foundation must increase the number of ambulances it stations in Harlingen
“We are so sad,” said FDNY Chief of Department John Hodgens. “The members of her station looked up to [Alison Russo]. She kept them in line.”
The Town of Waterford and the Village of Waterford are considering forming a combined fire department, too
Copenhagen residents have 30 days to collect signatures on a petition requesting a public vote on the department’s closure
With Pharr EMS officials planning to lay off 40 employees next month, Med Care EMS’ legal allegations against the city are questionable
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