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.
Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
The fire department plans to use nurses to handle non-emergency calls, freeing up EMS crews for more urgent responses
Santa Clara County officials approved AI-powered sensors to spot smoke early, joining a growing list of communities turning to tech after recent devastating fires
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
One of the most common misperceptions is that people tend to equate implicit bias with racism
After struggling with turnover, the City of Antigo Fire Department created a homegrown program to solve its staffing shortage
Some highway travel officials suggested that emptier roads led to more opportunities to abuse speed
“If you lose the unit focused on removing firearms from the hands of violent offenders, people will die”
The proposals aim to increase access in areas without hospitals or full-time fire departments
First responders and essential workers can receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket pandemic-related expenses
The dashboard uses EMS data to map monthly calls and responses
St. Peter officials are asking the Minnesota Legislature to approve a sales tax proposal to fund construction
Under the proposal, the city would create a new Department of Public Safety
Nearly a year ago, a consultant hired by the city recommended the structure be closed immediately due to a “magnitude of code violations”
The move comes amid blowback for a police raid at the wrong home in 2019
“What we heard from the community is there’s an opportunity to actually bring some relief to the officers and what they have to do in the community.”
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