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.
“Ava” is designed specifically for emergency dispatch centers, including routing calls appropriately and collecting information for public safety resources to be dispatched
Richland County officials hope renovations, corrections officer sign-on bonuses and tighter policies can turn the jail around
Fire chiefs speak out about the controversial law that ties state funding to a transit, housing requirement for municipalities
In addition to one-time payments upon diagnosis, firefighters will also receive $12,000 per year for medical expenses
Interim Chief Adrian Diaz said 100 officers previously working inside precinct buildings will be back out on patrol over the next few days
AG Letitia James argued that traffic stops for minor infractions sometimes end in violence
The goal is to both unite the community and lessen the police oversight group’s workload
A civil service commission determined the firefighter-EMT, who accused the department of race discrimination, violated sick leave policy but ordered he be reinstated, suspended and demoted
St. Charles County Ambulance District has armed medics with screening tools and additional EMS training to get patients to appropriate definitive care
The budget passed narrowly, by the thinnest margin since 2010, amid loud calls to slash it
A pilot program will see mental health clinicians respond along with police officers to mental health emergencies in San Mateo County
There are many lessons to be shared from the partnership between the Eugene Police Department and CAHOOTS to deliver mental health outreach
Under the bill, those who damage property or inflict injury could face felonies, and mandatory jail time if they hit a cop
Attorney General William Barr accused the cities of being “anarchist” and “permitting violence”
The move comes as a grand jury is expected to announce soon if the involved officers will be charged
Officials said the 911eye system will equip first responders with important details about a scene, such as the color of smoke or severity of a car crash
A group of mental health professionals gathered outside Buffalo City Hall, calling the planned partnership ‘unsafe and unproven’
Departments cited in the report largely agreed with its recommendations for tightening controls, reporting and supervision of overtime payments
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