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.
Great Lakes region ECCs lead adoption of new protocol to guide dispatchers in handling suicidal callers
The “Find My Parking Cops” app scraped data from the city’s parking citation portal; the city changed the way citation data was displayed four hours after the launch
Single Onslow County paramedics will handle lift assists and minor calls, keeping ambulances free for high-acuity emergencies
The Cuyahoga County Diversion Center is for people exhibiting signs of mental illness or addiction who also are accused of committing non-violent crimes
The private rates remain below those for the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
She joined the department in 2014, was named first deputy commissioner, and recently has been serving as acting commissioner
A Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company firefighter described belittlement and other mistreatments; a town employee alleged sexual harassment
“The Road Home” follows six individuals on the road from incarceration to supervision miles away
The system consists of a motion sensor at the end of a highway exit ramp triggering flashing red lights to alert drivers
The mayor has already committed nearly $195M in government funding on police perks, a plan intended to retain officers
The Washington County Board of Supervisors held closed-door sessions about personnel and management issues
The document aims to provide an interrelated system among recruitment, screening, officer accountability and promotion, and officer wellness
Mayor Adams said he didn’t plan to fire the aide for making disparaging remarks about him, but changed his mind when he saw footage of the staffer belittling NYPD cops
Priority would be given to applicants whose proposals will expand coverage, improve response times, and help organizations provide medical transport and services
The report identified flaws including haphazard deployment based on gut decisions, outdated technology and using sworn officers to perform admin tasks
The government will be offering $1M grants starting next year for up to 15 states to expand current mental health centers
South Lockport Volunteer Fire Co. Chief Chris McClune discussed short staffing and increased EMS call volume with the City of Lockport’s Common Council
West Virginia Northern Community College also received a mobile ambulance simulator
“Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape” teaches simple, but important actions to safe from home and school fires
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