Public Safety
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Iowa City and Johnson County are taking part in a pilot program that will aim to develop a protocol that will serve as another response to 911 or other crisis line calls typically handled by local law enforcement. -
The county in Texas Hill Country accepted the funds from the state following last summer's deadly flooding on the Guadalupe River. Neighboring Kerr County accepted a similar state grant this week.
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By responding to 911 calls involving mental health crises with a specialized team including a clinical social worker, the program cut hospitalization rates. Permanent funding may be on the way.
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The FY 2008 funding requests will strengthen the Department's ability to build an effective emergency response system and culture of preparedness.
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"The term emergency management is a more accurate reflection of the prevention, preparation, response and recovery coordination role of OCDA in today's society."
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Preliminary internal review finds shortcomings at PennDOT, PEMA and State Police.
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"To be five and half years after 9/11 and be no further toward a national, broadband, interoperable communication system in my judgment is inexcusable."
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"Should restore the expectation that New Yorkers can participate in lawful demonstrations without fear of being placed in political dossiers."
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Colorado blizzards bring multiple feet of snow, strand citizens and put emergency management officials to work.
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Hazardous Weather Awareness Week: Students participated in the National Weather Service's tornado simulation presentation.
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Public-private partnership is first-of-kind in Northern Virginia.
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Sign up to receive AMBER Alerts as free text messages on wireless devices.
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Silicon Valley uses upscale technologies daily for more efficient disaster prevention and response.
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Barking out codes instead of using plain language can complicate response efforts.
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Fifth annual "tabletop" drill exercise where the governor and top state officials respond to mock terrorism and homeland security threats.
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New Hampshire Marine Patrol officers, working with the Coast Guard, have the authority to stop and board vessels and take enforcement action.
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NCIC processes an average of more than 5.5 million transactions per day and recently set a record on January 4, 2007 with 6,486,744.
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"Allowing public safety agencies to share information among each other regarding their 800 MHz rebanding agreements with Sprint Nextel."
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"Signing up for emergency alerts is as easy as using a cell phone -- and it can really pay off when there is any kind of emergency in your neighborhood."
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Is evolving to cover mobile phones and Internet telephony.
