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.
Phishing, extortion and data breaches led more than 859K complaints to Internet Crime Complaint Center
Amid a whiplash of staffing changes, several NIOSH employees received a notice labeled “Recession of Previous Notice of Reduction in Force”
In his Peace Officers Memorial Day proclamation, President Donald Trump criticized prior justice policies and renewed calls for the death penalty for cop killers
A coalition of unions sued to block the mass firings, but a judge ruled in favor of the city Thursday
Fire department and city leaders in St. Louis and Baltimore are looking at ways to reduce those dangers
The residency requirement for city police officers was lifted four years ago
The move aims to help tackle persistent low-level crime that has plagued businesses downtown
The city has four open positions, each offering $31,000 to $46,000 per year
City officials called the complex the first of its kind nationwide
IAFF Local 176 President Matt Lay says Tulsa and the mayor have “a legal and moral obligation to compensate our firefighters”
An external investigation found evidence of racial harassment at the Everett Fire Department consistent with the complaints made by former member Jason Anderson
Under the new law, Cherokee Nation EMS will be allowed to provide medical care to areas of the county outside of the tribe
Taigman calls on departments to immediately alert IT staff to check the integrity of their data, software and networks
South Fulton officials hope the program will allow uniformed members to more easily live within city limits
The proposal would offer mental wellness days and other incentives for vaccinated officers
More patrols, new tech and a better recruitment strategy are all on deck
Nearly 9% of all homebuyer assistance programs currently available benefit firefighters and other first responders
The proposal does not address the massive problem of illegally obtained weapons that are stolen or purchased without background checks
About 400 cops are expected to join reinstated plainclothes units focused on the city’s 30 worst precincts
