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 Arlington PD’s new Beyond Visual Line of Sight waiver allows the departments RTCC staff to launch the drones remotely to respond to active crime scenes
Nearly all of the 16 federal workers cut from the 9/11 health program have been rehired after intense criticism forced the Trump administration to reverse course on controversial cuts
The bill would cover tuition for firefighters, paramedics and other first responders after six years of service and their dependents after 10 years
Police Lt. Greg Runge said officers hope the program will deter people from violating traffic laws or practicing other unsafe behaviors
Bernard Waddell Sr. was not given any personal protective equipment from March until his last day of work
Firefighters and EMS providers will now use elastomeric respirators on every call instead of disposable N95 masks
If the plan is approved, county sheriff’s deputies and Metro Transit Police officers would temporarily work with the city
Protesters injured by police filed a lawsuit in August alleging that their First Amendment free speech rights were violated
President Trump and Congress have 7 weeks to support bipartisan opportunities to improve EMS safety, reimbursement, recognition and pay
Funds will be used for ongoing research to determine how to better protect volunteer firefighters from cancer-causing agents
The exoskeleton uniform of the near future aims to increase decision-making time and safety for officers and decrease the need to go hands-on
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
City officials who voted no said the plan had not been developed thoroughly enough
The ban comes after some officers and members of the public have suffered temporary or permanent eye damage
The six municipalities will sign an intergovernmental agreement and then the three departments that cover those areas will work on an operational plan
Local and state ballot measures passed largely in favor of shifting funds away from law enforcement and towards social services
Poll challengers who tried to forcibly enter the counting room were met by police, who said both parties had reached their legal maximum
Four more states legalized recreational marijuana, while Oregon became the first state to legalize magic mushrooms and decriminalize possession of hard drugs
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