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.
FDNY Ceremonial Unit leader Lt. Joseph LaPointe, who has guided hundreds of funerals and every Ground Zero anniversary since 2001, is stepping down after 35 years of service
Ceremonies at Ground Zero, the Pentagon and Shanksville honor nearly 3,000 victims as volunteers nationwide mark the 24th 9/11 anniversary with day-of-service projects
“My 7’03” tall cadet, Jordan, stopped by the station to try on some uniforms. We are going to have to add some material,” Kemah PD Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. said on social media
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
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
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