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 fire departments will use the grant money to replace older, failing firefighter radios and improve communication between departments
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Harford County’s NEXT GEN Responders Student Loan Relief is an incentive in fire, EMS recruitment and retention
The grant connected seven rural Waushara County EMS stations via video for training and equipped vehicles with mobile hotspots and telehealth systems
The Cambria County Regional Firefighters Association will be able to purchase a pump for water supply instead of relying on old fire apparatus
El Paso County officials have relied on hazmat technicians to deal with suspicious ballots and ballots covered with urine and blood
First responders leverage AI for faster decision-making, but concerns about risks remain
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
Amid ballot box burning and machete-wielding intimidators, law enforcement agencies across the nation affirm they are ready to ensure voters’ safety
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The vehicle has multiple work areas and a conference room
“As a first responder, I know first-hand the importance of being prepared, and this decision reflects my commitment to safety...on Election Day,” Gov. Joe Lombardo said
911 callers in Morgan County will have the option of sending images, video or live-streaming to a dispatcher
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says the robot is a visible deterrent
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