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 new Federal Wildland Fire Service would consolidate USDA and DOI fire programs into one command under the Interior Department
The Stevensville Town Council approved a payment to grant writers for an AFG application that would fund 127 new radios for Ravalli County fire departments
Dr. John Howard has yet to be reinstated as head of the WTC Health Program, as many staff remain without jobs—“a shell game,” says FDNY Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Prezant
Officers who don’t comply could get put on no-pay status beginning Friday
The new program aims to connect people to mental health professionals instead of police
The mental health team of police officers will be outfitted with “low key” uniforms and vehicles
A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated
Grants are available for fire prevention education, wildfire management, first responder staffing and more
Those who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
As of Monday, 90% of sworn police personnel were vaccinated, city officials said
The city’s deadline to comply with the vaccine mandate was on Friday
The new traffic officers would focus on directing traffic, spotting illegal parking and enforcing traffic regulations
“What we have been telling people is, ‘take your keys upstairs with you,’” said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes
Officers can still stop drivers for violations that impact public safety, like running a red light
Union leader John Catanzara has told members to defy the mandate. Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned of discipline if they do
Union leaders fear the shortage of patrol officers will become worse
As of last week, compliance among the police, fire and sheriff’s departments exceeded 97%
“John Catanzara says a lot of things,” said Mayor Lori Lightfoot. “We’ll see what happens”
Falck Alameda County is required to provide a corrective action plan to address ambulance response time issues and may be fined for future delays
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