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.
In his Peace Officers Memorial Day proclamation, President Donald Trump criticized prior justice policies and renewed calls for the death penalty for cop killers
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
Local, state, tribal and territorial agencies can seek up to $125K per officer, with initial filings due June 25
The order permits EMTs and military members with medical training to apply for temporary licenses to assist in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in the state
Looking for alternatives to arrest, police departments are using their 24/7 presence and regular contact with drug users to refer them to treatment
An accompanying co-responder program will partner behavioral health professionals with officers
By using biometrics, police agencies can radically alter ways to monitor an officer’s health and fitness level
“Good peace officers do not want bad officers on the MPD,” Police Chief Medaria Arradondo said
House Bill 308 also prohibits employers from penalizing first responders who file a claim with the fund
The bill includes the Don’t Break Up the T-Band Act, which prevents the auction of the T-Band spectrum deemed critical to radio communications in metro areas
Correctional leaders should commit themselves and their staff to apply lessons learned from the challenges of 2020 into policies and emergency planning
Violent incidents in NYC and Arkansas are grim reminders that medics are regularly threatened, attacked and harmed by the people they have been called to assist
The third round of COVID-19 relief funding is meant to cover up to 88% of lost revenue and increased expenses
The campaign criticizes police budget cuts and the city’s response to a recent uptick in violent crime
The IAFC noted that states’ priority levels are still subject to change and urged fire and EMS leaders to contact their governors to ensure priority access for their members
The initiative will focus on responding to calls involving the mentally ill, dealing with 911 calls made by people with mental illness and helping get services to the homeless
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
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Gov. Charlie Baker objected to proposed restrictions on police use of facial recognition tech to solve crimes
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