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.
Bluefield is moving forward with plans for a new centralized facility to house its fire, police and emergency medical services, aiming to improve response times across the city
Non-profit leaders speak out against Trump administration cuts to congressionally funded grant programs
The Santa Fe Sheriff’s Office’s 4/8/40 schedule pays deputies for working four 10-hour shifts, while they can use 2 hours per shift to work out, go to counseling or do other activities
Local police hailed the cameras as a game-changer, saying the images helped to identify suspects of violent crimes
Richmond Police Chief Gerald Smith expressed support for the move, referencing the fatal shootings at protests in Kenosha and Portland
Some council members have softened their rhetoric, saying now that they do envision officers as part of any revamping of public safety
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
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