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 Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
A spokesperson for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said overtime payments were the most common reason for the higher-than-expected pay
The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley continues its support for EMS, granting scholarships to aspiring medics while honoring the legacy of EMS pioneer John T. Sloper
FDNY EMS union officials said the city is moving too fast on the program, which hasn’t been tested yet
Some measures call on officers to investigate gender-based hate crimes, report misconduct by colleagues and be trained in CPR
The deceased’s family viewed some portion of the body camera footage Monday afternoon
Project Green Light gives businesses the opportunity to install highly visible green lights and high-definition surveillance cameras that feed into the police department’s Real Time Crime Center
The ballot measure requires the first $2 million of the tax to fund extra police patrols in the French Quarter
Richmond Ambulance Authority officials said the cuts would impact the agency’s ability to recruit and retain essential personnel
Some larger departments are trying to make the application process more accessible by waiving certain fees
The city of Greater Sudbury already has three hybrid ambulances and plans to have a fully electric fleet by 2035
Experts estimated these calls increased 8% in the U.S. after stay-at-home orders, compared to 20% across United Nations states
A spokesperson for the mayor’s office said that the decision was in part a response to rising crime
The proposal would require newly hired officers to live in Syracuse for their first five years on the job
The unit will be composed of a police officer, a paramedic, a behavioral health caseworker and a social worker
The initiative will create a targeted block-by-block police presence in strategic areas
Chauvin was found guilty on all charges in a verdict read Tuesday afternoon
The new law allows public safety workers who reach 20 years of service within the next two years to retire with a pension, regardless of their age
The city council voted to develop recommendations for a traffic division that would be separate from police
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