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 Lower Merion Police Department also removed application fees and added a $5,000 hiring bonus
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
The NLERS Online Learning Platform offers self-paced training and live discussions to help law enforcement prevent officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents
A “neighborhood concerns index survey” has been created to identify the area’s needs and receive feedback from residents
A community care fund equips officers to meet the immediate, emergent needs of the citizens they serve
A proposal calls to remove the minimum staffing requirement and replace MPD with a new Department of Public Safety
As additional COVID-19 variants reach the U.S., some medical officials are now suggesting that the public double up on face masks
The union concluded the “investigation was done for solely political purposes and was not based on fact”
Findings from a recent survey show that needs for connectivity are outpacing agencies’ current capabilities as the pandemic accelerates digital transformation
Officials did not cite a specific threat, but pointed to “a heightened threat environment across the US”
San Francisco Firefighter Keith Baraka said he was called derogatory epithets, denied promotions and questioned about his HIV status by a supervisor
Women face different obstacles during reentry than those of their male counterparts
A senator on Monday pitched a bill that would allow the use of deadly force against protesters on private property and give immunity to people who run over demonstrators blocking traffic
At least 31 officers in 12 states are being scrutinized by their supervisors for their behavior in the District of Columbia or face criminal charges
LEOs often interact with the same mentally ill individuals again and again. Here are three solutions for breaking the cycle.
The nation’s largest sheriff’s department is under investigation for potential civil rights violations
The Mayo Clinic community paramedic program in Rochester made regular visits to homeless people in quarantine locations during the pandemic
First Responders Resiliency Inc., started by a retired paramedic, and The 6 Foundation offer health, wellness and rehabilitation programs for Sonoma County first responders
The move comes after two fatal police shootings drew national attention last month
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