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.
The proposed legislation is named in honor of fallen Kansas City firefighter/paramedic Graham Hoffman, who was fatally stabbed by a patient
The We Will Act Act law lets corrections officers and police use legal means — including jamming and hacking — to neutralize drones near prisons and other protected areas
The $2 million includes a $15,000 bonus per hire, a $15,000 bonus for existing officers not to quit and bonuses of $5,000 each to officers who refer successful job candidates
The dozen or so units respond to at least 26 calls a day, some of which take hours to resolve, officials said
In its first 18 days, the pilot program in Columbus handled 56 incidents, sending EMS providers to non-threatening calls that would otherwise go to police
While some question the involvement of a private contractor, others are negotiating who would be eligible
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The surge comes as the more infectious Delta variant spreads across Los Angeles County
City attorneys are challenging a judge’s order to hire at least 730 officers by next summer
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
“It is a false choice between community-led solutions and police officers,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said. “We need both.”
The laws limit police response to mental crisis calls and create a new use-of-force standard that’s “nearly impossible to meet,” officials said
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
The package will boost the starting pay for a Dougherty County paramedic from $15.52 to $18.74 an hour
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
The city of Pharr has reached a collective bargaining agreement with fire unions, making way for incremental pay increases and organizational modifications
Federal agents will also embrace intelligence sharing and prosecutions across jurisdictions, DOJ officials said
The cameras include a live-streaming capability that allows a doctor to log on to a server to view real-time footage and help render care
Opponents say the oversight panel will make cops’ jobs harder and hurt recruiting
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