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.
Scott County supervisors approved a high-visibility yellow design for newly purchased MEDIC ambulances, pointing to studies showing fewer crashes compared with darker vehicle colors
The Sutphen SPH100 features a longer ladder and enhanced safety features
Safe Streets and Roads for All program to help fund 24 blood administration programs
The Colorado department developed a flexible, town-wide policy to manage risk, protect sensitive information and guide responsible use
Funded by a public sales tax, Muskogee County EMS is handling higher call volumes while advancing major investments in fire, police and emergency infrastructure
The new Kensington-based facility uses high-fidelity disaster simulations to strengthen EMS readiness for mass casualty and complex emergency responses
Gov. Josh Green said the funding will expand rural health care, EMS and workforce programs statewide
Members of the Avondale and West Grove fire companies approved a consolidation plan that will create a single regional fire and EMS department serving 10 municipalities across southern Chester County
The OC Bomberos nonprofit has awarded more than 40 scholarships to help aspiring firefighters, EMTs and paramedics afford academy and medical training
The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that SAMHSA funding will be restored following backlash from grantees and lawmakers
A six-month Clark County Fire Department pilot using a paramedic, EMT, and social worker diverted 70% of behavioral health patients from emergency rooms and de-escalated 94% of crisis calls
The Culpeper Senior Center recently partnered with the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office to relaunch Triad, a national initiative increasing awareness of scams and fraud
The LVMPD’s Fusion Watch and Drone Operations Center houses the department’s real-time information network; the agency has 75 drones, which can be launched from 13 skyports across the city
Making the annual visits mandatory reduces stigma, normalizes care and ensures that those most at risk don’t avoid needed support
As an Ohio ballot effort seeks to eliminate property taxes, rural ambulance districts say the move could erase up to 70% of their budgets
