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 National Sheriffs’ Association president said the DHS list was issued without input on how to object to the designation, calling it arbitrary and damaging to trust
UL’s Fire Safety Research Organization and NFPA’s Fire Protection Research Foundation flag potential explosion hazard
New Milford Police Department will use grant to make firearms range house ADA compliant
The bill moved to final reading Monday with an amendment including corrections officers and private, nonprofit EMS squad members
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Logan County said it has no other options for keeping the ambulance service running
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
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