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.
New Milford Police Department will use grant to make firearms range house ADA compliant
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
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Grants, up to $25,000, will support community relief, community outreach, training, specialized equipment and vegetation mitigation and fuels reduction
Virginia becomes the 15th state to pass bleeding control legislation, joining national effort to improve trauma response before EMS arrives
With thermal imaging, live video, and supply drop capabilities, the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s drone program is transforming search-and-rescue operations
More than 40% of National Weather Service field offices are critically understaffed, raising concerns about timely storm warnings as deadly tornadoes and flooding
Thousands of first responders and survivors rely on the WTC Health Program to get treatment related to injuries and illnesses caused by the toxins at Ground Zero
“Body-worn cameras have become an essential tool in law enforcement, and I’m pleased that we can help more local agencies equip their officers with them,” Gov. Mike DeWine stated
With its new camera enforcement system, the South Lake Minnetonka Police Department detected 10,000 violations in February, leading to 300 warnings or citations
West Haven officials and the University of New Haven unveiled new free tuition for West Haven’s firefighters, police officers and dispatchers
First responders across the country joined Lexipol in highlighting wellness themes focused on fitness, mental health, peer support and connection
Oak Brook PD will use drones to respond to incidents such as burglaries, retail thefts and other in-progress crimes
The Oceanside Police Department, which already maintains a drone fleet, may use the $200K grant to fund a real time response center and a drones as first responders program
The bill offers first-time homebuyer assistance with $0 down and no monthly mortgage insurance for qualified law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMS providers
A Baton Rouge Cybertruck owner donated $20,000 worth of EV fire blankets to local fire stations after learning they had only two to handle electric vehicle fires
Lower Merion Township offers a 100% real estate tax credit to active volunteer firefighters and ambulance personnel who live and own property in the township
National fire and EMS groups wrote a letter to HHS Secretary RFK Jr. stating that cuts to firefighter safety programs could have long-term consequences for first responder health
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