Public Safety
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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. -
The Flathead County Sheriff's Office is set to receive a new remote underwater vehicle after getting approval from county commissioners on Tuesday.
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The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested the man after he reportedly stole a vehicle from a business in east Fort Collins, set it on fire and damaged nearby agricultural land.
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San Francisco's Emergency Operations Center was constructed in 1999, but will soon receive a makeover.
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Help Florida residents better prepare for the 2006 hurricane season
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Undersecretary for Preparedness, U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Many local officials fear the media during a disaster, but there are ways to prepare for the situation.
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Disaster City prepares first responders for real-world rescue operations through various courses in disaster response training.
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On Monday Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco announced an executive order calling for a Statewide Interoperable Communication System Executive Committee
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$1 million received in funds from Department of Homeland Security for program
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Congress solidifies the transition to digital TV, ushering in a new era for the public's spectrum.
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Web-based technology assists collaboration and communication in event planning and emergency management.
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Funds to help offset the medical costs of caring for thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who sought refuge after the storm
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The new facility will help the Aiken County Sheriff's Department better prepare for a variety of disasters and disruptions.
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Rapid population growth in Chandler and Gilbert has first responders and law enforcement in search of new training and staff.
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The concept is not fully formed, officials say, but critics are already pointing to privacy concerns due to a lack of rules.
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The city plans to implement California-based ShotSpotter equipment in three neighborhoods by the end of the year.
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State requirements, created in the wake of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, are forcing police agencies to ask for more funds to pay for staff and specialized units focused on mining social media for threats.
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From fires in remote locations to searches for missing persons, drones are the latest tool in the city’s public safety arsenal.
