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.
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Cape Ann fire departments received thousands in state grants as part of a $1.63 million effort to boost firefighter safety and prevention programs
An agentic AI-powered audio talk-down feature issues personalized voice alerts based on visible attributes of individuals to deter criminal activity
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
The new policy bans officers from shooting at moving vehicles and reclassifies a threat of force as a use of force incident
The crowd threw bottles at cops and put metal bars in the street to try to damage police vehicles, officials said
Advocates for the proposed program say it would be a more humane way to treat people in crisis and police could still be called for backup
Sanford’s fire union president said a 72-hour wait for first responders’ test results is “unacceptable”
The National Hurricane Center projected the storm will grown into a Category 3 hurricane before landfall
Officials say the breach may have leaked the names and addresses of those who tested positive for the virus
From gathering necessities to understanding the hazards once the winds have ceased, these seven steps will ensure you are prepared for a major storm
The budget would have cut up to 100 officers, slashed some salaries and reallocated an additional $14 million to other services
The mayor ordered police to stop using plainclothes officers in unmarked cars and to stop wearing camouflage at protests
It’s the first case brought against an officer since Washington voters in 2018 made it easier to prosecute police for using deadly force
The New York chapter of the ACLU published the data after prevailing in a fight with public safety unions that had sought to keep the records secret
The study examined 13 prisons and jails in California, Colorado, Ohio and Texas, and three federal prisons in states that weren’t identified
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