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.
Governor DeWine authorized the Cyber Reserve Force to assist the still closed Cleveland Municipal Court
Authorities are investigating a fire at a Tesla charging station in Littleton, amid rising tensions over anti-DOGE protests and vandalism targeting Tesla properties
Norfolk police say automated license plate readers contributed to a 40% drop in stolen vehicle reports
After over 1,000 arrests, Miami Beach officials have imposed a curfew that could extend through the end of spring break
Funding will be awarded based on certain criteria, including financial need and academic merit
Sonoma County fire officials will “teach” an artificial intelligence system to identify smoke and avoid false positives
A judge ordered all Rapid Response Team grenadiers and supervisors to receive 9 hours of new training
The one-time payments are part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for spending Florida’s share of American Rescue Plan funds
The DICE framework for public safety involves police, but it does not prioritize law enforcement or use it as a singular intervention strategy
The plea comes days after yet another unruly crowd incident led to arrests
Currently, the state only provides coverage for PTSD if there is a corresponding physical injury
The 911 operator and EMT says he was placed on limited duty after being prescribed medical marijuana for Crohn’s disease
COs are refusing vaccines at alarming rates, causing some public health experts to worry about the prospect of controlling the pandemic both inside and outside
The move represents a reversal after city leaders in June voted to cut nearly $16 million from the police budget
Chesterfield Fire Company Public Information Officer Steven E. Frischling said was performing his duties and stayed within the law
The bill now advances to the House
Communities are honoring those who lost their lives and the personnel who have been on the front lines of the crisis
Local officials plan to implement a number of measures aimed at reducing the jail population
The bill is sponsored by state Assemblyman John Armato, a longtime volunteer firefighter
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