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.
Millions in funding are now available to support prevention, treatment and recovery programs
The facility hosts horse stables, a K-9 unit center, a driving course, a six-story rescue tower and a mock city to simulate real-world crisis scenarios for training
Community paramedicine programs across Maine were dealt a major setback after federal grants were abruptly terminated, leaving departments without crucial funding to provide proactive care
Last week, school officials pleaded for officers’ return
Each Athens-Clarke Alternative Response Team will include an EMT, a licensed clinician and a peer specialist
The pedestrian death rate jumped 21% last year, despite a decrease in miles driven
Respondents also called for more body cameras and unarmed crisis response teams
In her fourth month as chief, Elaine Bryant is setting community expectations and goals to tackle rising violence
Buffalo’s police commissioner said he had OK’d the ad, so long as officers were off duty and not wearing their uniforms
Meanwhile, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea has said he would support a mandate
“This is not something we have a blueprint for. We have to be very critical and learn from our mistakes,” said Police Chief Joe Chacon
The police board filed a lawsuit after the mayor sought to reduce its budget by 18%
Ada County commissioners and other elected officials got a firsthand look at what it means to be an EMS provider
The FOP put out a statement saying that unvaccinated members will only need to be tested regularly
Newport Beach’s new program is based on the Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets (CAHOOTS) program that has been successful in Eugene, Ore.
Others suggested that too many specialized units have taken away from patrol
For some, the bill recognizes and validates the work dispatchers have been doing all along
A new survey offers some key insights into the court of public opinion
The city filed a lawsuit against COBA earlier this week accusing it of encouraging absenteeism
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