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 “Click It or Ticket” program will run through June 2 with 106 law enforcement agencies getting $600,740 in grant money from the state Division of Highway Traffic Safety
Up to $51 million is available through anti-heroin and anti-meth state task-force programs; applications close July 2
SAFER and FP&S grant programs will fund new hires, fire prevention campaigns and firefighter health research for FY 2024
The bill would direct federal agencies to develop training and best practices for fire departments nationwide to limit PFAS exposure
The team responded to 748 low-level calls since June, none of which required police or led to jail time, according to a new progress report
Understanding the path that led someone to homelessness can be key to connecting that person with the resources that work for them
The New Britain police, fire and EMS departments are hoping to recruit more women and people of color through a free hiring workshop
Chief Chuck Lovell is asking for a budget cut of just 1%, not the full 5% that the mayor directed each city bureau to consider
The city’s police chief first raised the idea of a seven-person team available around the clock after a spike in shootings
Officials say the sharp decline reflects a less confrontational approach and fewer interactions with the public during the pandemic
The Democrat-controlled chamber approved the bill in a 21-17 vote that split along party lines and was seen as a key hurdle for the measure
Gov. Mike DeWine proposed a $10 million grant program to help law enforcement agencies equip all officers with body cameras
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The Rave Mobile Safety report also includes data about trust in COVID-19 information and willingness to share information with 911
The proposed $35 million fund would be used to reimburse out-of-jurisdiction police agencies that pitch in when an emergency arises
The deal will avert layoffs for as many as 355 officers by delaying scheduled pay raises until 2023
The role of proactive policing training, whether crime prevention or community engagement, is often given minimal attention
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
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