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.
Launched in 2022, Life EMS Ambulance’s Behavioral Health Transport program transfers 12–15 patients a day from Midwest hospitals to treatment facilities
Launched from rooftops, Huntington Beach PD’s drones can be overhead in two minutes or less, improving situational awareness and reducing unnecessary officer deployments
Using his own income, Savannah State University Officer Armani Phaire helps cover bills and expenses for residents to foster goodwill
“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
Some jails have also increased the availability of Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses
Vehicle requirements would include alcohol impairment detection or driver-monitoring systems to stop vehicles if impairment by alcohol is detected
“I give 110% of myself,” said Amy Newman, who served with the Tonawanda department for about 12 years before she was injured in 2018
The study found that familiarity with law enforcement technology creates 81% more trust with the public
Milledgeville Fire Chief William T. Collier Jr. presented city officials with a tiered pay plan in which many positions would see as much as a $3K salary increase
The company is mandating overtime shifts and plans to revamp its operations at the U.S.- Mexico border
Former Calhoun EMS Inc. Director Julie Sears responded by saying that all the providers have had certifications
Stillwater firefighter Randy Blake retired at 44 and underwent a double lung transplant following a battle for his life
Apopka crews typically have two people, but the IAFF recommends at least four
“Please pray for them and their families,” Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh said, referring to all eight firefighters who were hurt
Staffers have been trained in administering the nasal spray, and the program is set to expand citywide
ACTEMS President Selena Xie calls the 1-year contract a stopgap measure to address staffing difficulties
