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.
The Wrap-Merlin 1 prototype launches Kevlar tethers to physically entangle hostile drones midair, offering a reusable alternative to traditional jamming or interceptor tools
“The L.A. Olympics is shaping up to be a wonderful moment for America. It’s going to be incredible,” Trump said as he signed an executive order establishing the task force
Agency coordinators will enroll staff statewide as part of a program that enhances training, technology and operational consistency
The governor’s new order may help with staffing and retention, said Fairmount Fire Protection Chief Alan Fletcher
The previous director said someone in that role could work on things such as the firefighter cancer surveillance program, the city’s AED program and workplace safety training
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell: “Adults aged 65 and older are a growing demographic who are often disproportionately impacted by severe weather”
Beech Grove EMS was responding to the fatal Greenwood Park Mall shooting and not available, so Indianapolis EMS responded to the Beech Grove park shooting
Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office earns CALEA, ACA, and NCCH accreditation for the second time
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
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