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.
With ambulances and fire trucks breaking down and outdated vehicles straining city services, new legislation would require an annual fleet report to assess the scope of the problem and guide future investments
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated the grand opening of a new health and wellness center and burn building, facilities designed to support firefighter health and realistic training
The Ann Arbor Police and fire departments put on Blaze and Blue camp, in partnership with the city, for girls aged 15 to 18
A new contract agreement makes Baltimore PD the highest paying major police force in Maryland
Public opinion on police spending has changed a lot since 2020
Wittman Enterprises will bill for EMS calls; Fire Recovery USA will bill for fires, vehicle accidents, special rescues and hazardous materials calls
“Let’s be clear, this is domestic terrorism,” said Al Schmidt, a Republican city commissioner in Philadelphia
The beefed-up security measures come after school safety agents recovered five guns in two days
FOP President John Catanzara called on city councilors to overturn the mayor’s vaccine mandate
Officers who don’t comply could get put on no-pay status beginning Friday
The new program aims to connect people to mental health professionals instead of police
The mental health team of police officers will be outfitted with “low key” uniforms and vehicles
A city mandate requires all 160,000 municipal workers to get vaccinated
Grants are available for fire prevention education, wildfire management, first responder staffing and more
Those who refuse to comply will be placed on unpaid leave, said Mayor Bill de Blasio
As of Monday, 90% of sworn police personnel were vaccinated, city officials said
The city’s deadline to comply with the vaccine mandate was on Friday
The new traffic officers would focus on directing traffic, spotting illegal parking and enforcing traffic regulations
“What we have been telling people is, ‘take your keys upstairs with you,’” said Madison Police Chief Shon Barnes
