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.
How departments can harness grant funding to bridge budget gaps and enhance officer and community safety
A 2024 review of Syracuse structure fire data reveals most vacant fire buildings had shut-off utilities, code violations, and unpaid taxes, yet weren’t on the city’s registry
The Beyond Visual Line of Sight proposal would eliminate the requirement for operators to obtain exemptions for flights that extend beyond the operator’s direct line of sight
U.S. District Court Judge Cecilia Altonaga wrote that the suit was dismissed for several reasons, including the fact that the law does not take effect until 2023
Sheriff’s Department pilots may be trained so they can go on nighttime firefighting flights
The conference is free for public sector employees, and discussions will include retention, recruitment, 911 and more
Firefighters fanned out across Baker City to talk with people after the city announced that it intends to stop ambulance service in September
The local board is making EMS pay increases permanent in an effort to retain staffers
Grady EMS has been under fire for response times, and a hospital emergency department’s closure may make them worse
The service’s contract with Youngstown is set to conclude at the end of the year
“We’re going to start taking very aggressive actions,” said Mayor Eric Adams
Investigators cited multiple errors made on the scene of the Dec. 4 fire that contributed to Sterling Lt. Garrett Ramos’ death from asphyxiation
Union representatives testified in March in favor of cities paying 26.5% of the salaries of officers and firefighters – up from 19.5% for police and 24% for fire
An aggressive LAPD hiring plan aims to combat attrition as the agency expects to lose 500 officers
Chris Williams said that he was passed over for a promotion and was subjected to racist comments on the job
Despite facing competition from other jurisdictions, Mayor Andre Dickens said the “robust department” is attracting applicants
Brattleboro has contracted with the nonprofit Rescue Inc. since 1966
“We don’t have enough detectives,” Chief Rick Smith said, though he assured the public that all incoming leads would still be pursued
Previously, prospective recruits were required to live in the city for one year before applying to the police department
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