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.
“You could argue there’s two sides to every story, but now there’s three sides, and you have a body camera,” Onondaga County Sheriff Toby Shelley said
Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson credits the jail’s IGNITE program for improving outcomes and easing staff stress
A proposed tax in Muskogee County could fund several public safety facilities, projects and services
Portsmouth fire and police department officials said their protocols call for masks to be worn in most circumstances
The city’s department of youth and recreation will take over crisis intervention services, Mayor Lovely Warren announced Sunday
Gov. Greg Abbott has been critical of recent Austin City Council cuts to the agency’s budget
She also rebuked Police Chief La’Ron Singletary for his handling of the case
True mental toughness means not burying emotions or avoiding difficult conversations
A panel of experts recently tackled the subject of anti-bias training in law enforcement
Community collaborations provide access to many innovative programs such as peer specialists and mental health urgent care facilities
The grant will fund 2 new police hires and establish a Crisis Intervention Training Program to help first responders handle mental health calls
The lawsuit alleges a new state law allowing a November vote on abolishing the county police agency is unconstitutional
Get together with everyone on your shift or unit and decide on at least one transformational goal that you are all passionate about to achieve
The Massena Volunteer Emergency Unit responded saying the volunteer was exercising his First Amendment rights
Bullets have hit the station twice over the last few months
Maryland State Police confirmed they caused much of the damage during a 40-hour standoff with an armed suspect
Sometimes, a first responder may just want to talk to a peer who has walked in their shoes, and can provide understanding and direction
Disaster mental health experts with the Tulane University School of Social Work seek to further understand the emotional impact of COVID-19 on responders
The suit alleges deputies used excessive force by shooting at teachers with airsoft guns during an active shooter drill
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