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.
Previously, the 38-year-old CAD system went down on New Year’s Eve , when a Y2K-style glitch was “not allowing personnel to log on with the new year,” LASD stated
“It’s kind of like living out an episode of ‘Cops’ every day,” Police Technician Supervisor Austin Simayo said
The deployment allows officers to use their smartphones as both mobile and desktop workstations to reduce reliance on traditional laptops
Survey finds officers are often unaware they may be experiencing an illness and may need treatment
Councilmembers argued that a proposal to stop the hiring of 100 police officers would shrink the force too quickly
When properly used, it can help every sworn officer uphold their sworn oath to integrity
Both academics and cities are advocating for decoupling traffic enforcement from the police — our experts debate the pros and cons
The Valley County Sheriff’s Office is spreading holiday cheer by surprising a few lucky drivers with Thanksgiving turkeys
City leaders said they will need to make the cuts by July 1, 2021 if more federal pandemic relief is not received
60 plaintiffs allege they were beaten and unlawfully arrested by Chicago police officers at George Floyd protests
City officials said the protesters became so disruptive that the meeting was unable to continue
New rules say officers must record detainees agreeing to a search if officers are making a stop without reasonable suspicion
City employees will continue to see a 10% pay cut and mandatory furloughs, with an overall 8% budget cut for the fire department and 18% for the EMS department
St. Paul City Council is expected to pass a resolution this week that will lead to auditing routine 911 calls
The current proposed plan would create a dedicated line that would dispatch paramedics, clinicians and police officers to mental health crisis calls
The proposal was approved 7-6 and now heads to the mayor, who has said he supports it
Policing is currently subject to more social experiments than at any time in the history of the profession
Police Lt. Greg Runge said officers hope the program will deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors
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