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 Flagstaff facility will serve as a regional hub for firefighter training and house the department’s Wildland Fire Management division
“Your skills, your experience, and your courage have never been more essential. Together, we must defend the homeland,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem stated
A longtime Danville city councilmember was doused in gasoline and set on fire inside a magazine office by a man with a personal grievance, not linked to politics
A clear shift from early in the pandemic has city officials under pressure to tackle violent crime
Nearly all the fired employees had been on unpaid leave for over three months
Unvaccinated members will have to be tested regularly while the legal challenge continues
Council member Ann O’Brien says a drone program can provide tactical help to resolve situations like the one last week that left five cops shot and four more wounded
The LAPD has about 9,500 officers, which is 200 below its authorized staffing level
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
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