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.
Gov. Maura Healey announced Fall River will get expedited funding to hire more firefighters following the Gabriel House fire that killed 10
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With EMS response times rising after Andover’s ED closure, Ashtabula County officials are exploring rural healthcare hubs and mobile emergency solutions to close the gap
The ruling means that union employees will lose pay if they do not receive a first shot by the deadline
The new rules cover rig availability now that two services are licensed to operate in Decatur for the first time since 2014
Since the start of this fiscal year, councilmembers have paid more than $1.5 million in extra LAPD overtime
The mobile crisis intervention class is planned to run three times a year with cohorts made up of participants from municipalities, nonprofits and community groups
New legislation will allow deputies to volunteer for overtime shifts
Rep. Rachel Talbot Ross, the sponsor of a bill being drafted, intends to create a statewide working group to assess EMS needs
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The measure will add two new police academies and allow the department to add 60 new officers
Critics of the Brooklyn Center proposal say it falls short of meaningful change
St. Paul officials cited safety concerns and security expenses required for the new venue
The mayor’s office has 15 days to respond, and a hearing will be set later for both sides to argue their cases
The local union president said that the staffing level has not risen along with Lakeland’s population
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said her decision to drop the suit comes as more officers comply by reporting their vaccine status
The ordinance bans the possession, sale, purchase, receipt or transportation of firearms without serial numbers
The sites will offer clean needles, info about addiction treatment and naloxone
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