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.
Stanislaus Regional 911 is exploring how to use a CentralSquare CAD system for dispatching Modesto police and fire while letting the Sheriff’s Office use an Oracle system
The $400,000 grant will be used for speeding enforcement, adding DUI checkpoints and targeting distracted drivers
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley have introduced a bill aimed at expanding mental health support for police officers, firefighters and EMTs
The bill further protects female firefighters by adding breast cancer and ovarian cancer to the list of qualifying diseases
With closing arguments set to begin Monday, police departments in cities nationwide are preparing for possible unrest
Detroit’s neighborhood police officer program is now eight years old and is growing, officials said
The new resource is the latest in a series of publications for fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders to better understand Next Generation 911
The bill’s sponsor said it was intended to promote public safety and show support for law enforcement
When signed into law, penalties would be enhanced for crimes committed during a riot or violent protest
The inspector general’s report found more than half of female employees and 87% of Black employees surveyed reported harassment or discrimination
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Nearly 200 people spoke either for or against the switch from AMR to Falck ahead of the long-awaited vote
Paying homage to our heroes in headsets during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The officer is heard shouting “TASER!” several times in bodycam video released Monday
The ACLU of Ohio said some parts of the legislation could have a chilling effect on free speech
A new analysis suggests that Americans who want to make mass shootings less frequent and deadly may want to think beyond gun control legislation
Chief Chuck Lovell has said Portland PD would cooperate with the investigation
The bill aims to improve the collection of data regarding first responders, especially firefighters and EMS personnel
Police Chief Chuck Lovell said he’s unsure which officers will do the work or how the bureau will pay for them
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