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 initiative has equipped bystanders across 141 countries and all 50 states with the skills to stop life-threatening hemorrhage before EMS arrival
UT Southwestern Medical Center research finds ED visits for heat-related illnesses among children have spiked sharply over the past decade
Lateral hires at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office will now receive 240 hours of leave, while new detention cooks can earn a $10,000 bonus under revised policies
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Trained deputies “could help save someone’s life” sheriff says during program’s first week
The single largest expense after salaries was security for the Hennepin County courthouse, which cost $773,000
A total of 19 police cars have been taken off the road due to “gross negligence” by a city official, the mayor said
Highway safety advocates say the key to getting a handle on road rage is focusing on reducing aggressive driving
City officials estimated that the team could take 13% of emergency calls
Chief Richard Tonelli said the flag had “caused a divisive and unhealthy reaction” within the community
Spokane Police leaders have embraced the change as a way to free up officers’ time to respond to other emergencies
The package also removes a residency requirement for Kansas City police officers
Cities across the nation are using American Rescue Plan dollars to boost public safety
A swastika was left at a table where the former mental health worker was known to eat in the jail’s break room
Officials seek to make changes to correct “hemorrhaging” staffing levels among Sedgwick County first responders
Some council members expressed dismay and concern over the decision
Albuquerque’s Med 30 uses ‘vaccination vehicle’ to reach elderly residents
Police chiefs and city leaders from around the country are expected to attend a meeting Monday with President Joe Biden
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