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.
Violent Crime Intervention Fund award positions the Oakridge Police Department to outfit every patrol officer with a BWC
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
FEMA reversed a months-long freeze after determining key courses were critical to local and national emergency response efforts
Kansas City is the largest U.S. city without local control of its police force, the mayor said
The San Bernardino County agreement also adds two more steps to workers’ salary cap
Peters vowed to put the wellness of federal correctional officers at the top of her priority list
The small village has been without a chief since 2020 and hasn’t had officers to patrol the community for four years
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration grant seeks to improve employment opportunities and reduce recidivism of adults reentering the workforce after incarceration
Washington Township’s new station will be double the size of the current location and feature four drive-through bays, a training area and a storm shelter
To make up for area agencies’ staffing shortfalls, Niagara County employees will respond to calls in two ambulances during the day and one at night
“I’d like to have everyone included. There’s a very high standard [EMS crews] have to meet,” said Radnor Fire Chief Joseph Maguire
FOP president John Catanzara rebuked the mayor, saying that the city’s policy of canceling days off is unsustainable
In addition to removing the bottom tier of the firefighter-paramedic salary schedule, experienced members also will get pay increases
Galveston mental health professionals, paramedics and city police officers will work together
It’s the latest update in a case that seeks to require the city to hire more officers per the city’s charter
Cutting police overtime is a bad idea because the law states that OT must be honored — no matter what, the mayor said
The Annapolis agreements also include two $3,000 COVID-19 bonuses — one in July and one in 2023
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Of those polled, 47% said the number of police officers should be increased