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.
A new Thompson Career Campus wing is training high school students for in-demand EMT jobs, backed by ARPA funds and grants
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
The city’s Rescue 1 and Rescue 2 now carry two units in military-grade fridges, bringing transfusions to the scene and boosting survival
At least seven teenagers overdosed from pills possibly containing fentanyl this year including a 15-year-old girl, according to the LAPD
CDCR prisons held about 94,000 inmates last week, down from about 120,000 in 2019 and about 160,000 in 2011
The board sent the issue back for further discussion and could vote in the future to let police use robots in a lethal manner in limited cases
Sparks officials cited “serious criminal charges” that were about to be filed against Mark Lawson
Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett said wants to be sure company changes and that she asked the fire chief to tell members to speak up if they witness misconduct
State Sen. Carolyn Comitta said the legislation should help with recruiting and staffing
Several local sheriffs have said publicly they won’t enforce Measure 114, which is scheduled to go into law Dec. 8
Black, Hispanic prisoners more likely to get cited for misbehavior
Ohio House members added an amendment requiring a minimum 5-year prison sentence when the victim is a firefighter or EMS provider
Mental health technicians will help officers decide if a person needs to be taken to a hospital for evaluation
The vote was 8-3, with the majority agreeing to grant police the option despite strong objections from some groups
537 officers will receive between $9.56 for a single missed lunch up to $1,223 for 128 missed lunches
The state is no longer accept new applications and plans to increase funding by $76.6 million while implementing a tiered system
The department must implement a plan to hire more women and non-white firefighters and upgrade stations to accommodate women’s privacy
The firefighters and EMS providers are also seeking damages they say they are owed from having to work desk jobs, which pay less, for 18 months
The bill provides for the use of video of street races, often posted online, to bring charges
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