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.
After an investigation revealed years-long delays in Public Safety Officers’ Benefits claims, Sen. Chuck Grassley is demanding leadership changes and accountability at the DOJ
Herrin officials, firefighters and residents gathered for a ribbon-cutting and open house at Herrin’s modern fire station, which replaces a 50-year-old facility
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
Organizations and citizens have a “shared responsibility” to defend their data, computer hardware and software systems from ransomware attacks
Tarrant County’s largest mental health provider is the jail, but a new program hopes to change that
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said the money would help cover a small percentage of the overtime shifts amid an officer shortage and costs associated with the trial of Derek Chauvin
The role would require working with existing FD leadership to develop plans for meeting the agreed-upon goals agreed and address issues raised in recent study
The Hunt County Commissioners Court will brief the public on the proposed creation of an ESD and a tax rate connected to the district
The payment program will allow more funds to be collected for low acuity calls, and provide expanded care
Police can use consumer genealogy websites after exhausting other methods and under judge supervision
Left turns are responsible for 61% of all car accidents at intersections
The guide could, for example, call for an officer to attend classes or training, conduct a research project or perform community service
Under the program, the partnered roles will serve as the city’s Mobile Crisis Unit, providing “non-emergency response and care to unhoused community members”
The 20-person task force, comprised of volunteer police, fire and EMS responders, was created to respond in the event of an active shooter incident
Buena Borough council members suspended one of two fire departments assigned to cover the city after several safety violations and organizational issues were discovered
The change involves language about “deadly force” used in a previous policy that had been adopted less than a month ago
The bill passed with bipartisan support
One of the fired officers was reinstated with full back pay, while the firing of another was upheld
Durham firefighters reported at least 46 dispatching errors or concerns this year, with Raleigh operators forced to answer nearly 1 in 10 incoming calls
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