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Accentuating safety for first responders

Whenever police officers arrive at the scene of an automobile accident on busy highways and roadways, there are multiple factors to quickly assess, not the least of which are their...

New Approach to Public Safety Reshaping U.S. Cities

Municipalities all across the country are making innovative investments in community safety departments-and it's starting to pay off.

Dept. of Law Enforcement hosts Public Safety, Security Expo to learn about latest technologies

The Department of Law Enforcement is hosting the Public Safety & Security Expo 2026, a one-day event bringing together public safety professionals, industry partners, governmen...

Annual Seattle University Public Safety Survey Now Available

For the 12th straight year, Seattle University’s Crime and Justice Research Center is teaming with the Seattle Police Department to administer the annual Seattle University Public...

Survey finds public safety agencies face readiness gaps

A Lexipol survey of 915 public safety professionals finds staffing, training and major disruptions remain key preparedness challenges

Southern University deploys extra officers for Homecoming campus safety

BATON ROUGE — Southern University is increasing security measures for homecoming week ahead of Saturday. The university is deploying additional law enforcement o...

Calls for added safety renewed after police say an employee was sexually assaulted at city hall

BATON ROUGE — A city-parish employee was sexually assaulted at Baton Rouge's City Hall last Wednesday, and police say no suspect has been identified.Baton Rouge police co...

Law enforcement event security procedures for parades

Law enforcement event security procedures for parades

Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis'

Road safety in Charlotte, NC, a 'public health crisis' Zachary Whalen Sun, 09/20/2026 - 06:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption...

City of Wichita working to increase security at Stryker Sports Complex

The Wichita Police Department, Public Works & Utilities, Parks & Recreation, and Stryker management are working together to conduct an initial security assessment.

LSU Public Safety Day features K-9 units and impaired driving simulations

BATON ROUGE — LSU Campus Police held its annual Public Safety Day ahead of the first home game of the year.The event is a tradition held before the first home game each s...

Public safety on ballot, people's minds

JONESBORO — Voters will decide in November whether to increase the local sales tax to boost public safety initiatives. And for some in the community, public safety goes beyond crim...

Fire union head warns proposed Pasco cuts could put public safety at risk

(The Center Square) - Pasco public safety services are facing large cuts as the city considers eliminating 37 positions in the city's police and fire departments. T...

IPICD replaces in-person conference with virtual PULSE- Public Safety Innovation Forum

IPICD replaces in-person conference with virtual PULSE- Public Safety Innovation Forum

Strengthening Public Venue Security: CISA’s Public Venue Security Resources Guide

Public venues such as stadiums, concert halls, convention centers, fairgrounds, and entertainment complexes face an increasingly complex security environment. From physical threats...

Infinite possibilities for wellness

First responder risks Peace officers, along with other first responders who have sworn their lives to protect their fellow citizens, not only put their physical safety at risk beca...

Socializing Safety

Every child has a right to grow up without fear of gunshots at their door. This may be one of the very few forms of equality government can actually deliver without violating the r...

Report: Public safety concerns rise following World Cup, Bite of Seattle shooting

(The Center Square) - Concerns around public safety are growing among Seattle voters who feel that the city is losing momentum following the World Cup, a Seattle Metro Chamber repo...

Pasco weighs police, fire cuts as residents demand budget alternatives

(The Center Square) - Severe proposed budget cuts threatening local public safety staffing have ignited mounting outrage among Pasco community members, who are demanding city leade...

Vancouver mayoral candidates plan to take on public safety

An election plebiscite question asks whether the city should formally request the province to use part of the old St. Paul's Hospital for involuntary care beds.

Safety, Politics, Water and More in Letters

Crosswalk Safety Idea We walk/bike daily in the Jefferson Westside community and downtown. We just submitted a report to the Eugene Police Department about a … Continue reading →

How small departments can prepare for rural disasters

When emergency preparedness is discussed at the national level, the conversation often centers on large metropolitan jurisdictions, agencies with full-time emergency managers, expa...

Clayton Fire Department uses PSTrax to close compliance gaps and transform daily inspections

Wingspread VIII: A Roadmap for the Fire Service’s Future

Peter Matthews heard chiefs, federal officials and heads of organizations speak to the importance of staffing shortages, financial pressures and emerging technologies, but each dis...