Public Safety

Highlights

Two Texas courts share a paperless path forward

Paper storage nightmares are not uncommon among courts across the country. As court staff...

Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

Frank Gilliam Jr. resigned from his post as Atlantic City, N.J.'s mayor after pleading guilty in...

Public safety agencies across the country ‘go pink’ for breast cancer awareness

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the Albuquerque, N.M., Police Department...

News

Philly police commissioner: 13 officers will be fired over social media scandal

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross announced 13 officers will be fired for making offensive or racist remarks on social media. “I continue to be very angered and disappointed by these posts, many of which, in my view, violate the basic tenets of human decency,” Ross said, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. He added that the department […]

Article

Mayors react to news of ICE raids

As news of Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids in major cities emerges, mayors of those cities are reiterating their support for undocumented immigrants in their communities. The New York Times reported on July 11 that ICE will commence raids in as many as 10 major cities that following Sunday to arrest thousands of undocumented […]

Commentary

Effective crisis communication

In times of crisis, clear communication is essential. Whether it’s a public health concern, natural disaster, or anything in between, it’s important for local, state and federal governments to communicate clearly and effectively to save lives and dispel any chaos. It’s not enough to simply be prepared—crisis management strategies should always strive for overpreparedness. Look […]

Commentary

The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

It’s a shocking reality that, according to statistics from the Ruderman Family Foundation research, “first responders (policemen and firefighters) are more likely to die by suicide than in the line of duty. In 2017, there were at least 103 firefighter suicides and 140 police officer suicides. In contrast, 93 firefighters and 129 police officers died […]

Article

Detroit police arrest muralist painting city-commissioned art

Detroit police apprehended a city-commissioned artist painting a public mural, believing he was vandalizing property. Artist Sheefy McFly, whose real name is Tashif Turner, is commissioned as part of Detroit’s City Walls program, a multi-year effort to combat vandalism with city-sanctioned public artwork, Detroit ABC affiliate WXYZ reports. The program pays artists a stipend and […]

Article

Richmond mayor wants to ban guns in city-owned facilities

Richmond, Va., Mayor Levar Stoney wants to ban firearms on city-owned property in the wake of the recent shooting of a 9-year old in a city park, and the deaths of 12 city workers in nearby Virginia Beach, Va. However, the ordinance would only be enacted if the Virginia General Assembly agrees to takes action. […]

Article

As tensions mount in Oregon, lawmakers close down capitol in response to militia threats

Fearing for the safety of lawmakers and citizens alike, Oregon officials shut down the state capitol on Saturday following alleged threats from right-wing militia groups. The conflict started Thursday when 11 GOP senators went into hiding to block a vote on a measure that would significantly reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, Business […]

Article

Fresno council votes to explore efficacy of controversial public safety partnership

The Fresno City Council voted 3-2 this week to give city leaders 90 days to evaluate the potential impacts of partnering with a controversial non-profit to reduce violent crime in the city. The organization, called Advance Peace, describes itself as an advocacy group dedicated to ending cyclical an retaliatory gun violence in American cities by […]

Article

Phoenix mayor, police chief apologize for alleged officer misconduct in shoplifting incident

Phoenix Mayor Kat Gallego apologized to a family who police drew guns on after an alleged shoplifting incident at a local dollar store last month. The family, Dravon Ames and Iesha Harper – who is pregnant, told news agencies said in late May they left the store and drove to an apartment complex to drop […]

Article

Denver couple charged with felonies for allegedly running illegal Airbnb

A Denver couple has been charged with felonies related to allegedly running an illegal short-term rental business through Airbnb. Some experts are saying the charge might serve as a warning to other rule-breakers in the area. According to city law, an owner or leaser of a short-term rental is required to use the property as […]

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Public Safety

Highlights

Two Texas courts share a paperless path forward

Atlantic City mayor resigns after admitting he stole from youth basketball team

Public safety agencies across the country ‘go pink’ for breast cancer awareness

News

Philly police commissioner: 13 officers will be fired over social media scandal

Article

Mayors react to news of ICE raids

Commentary

Effective crisis communication

Commentary

The new public safety workplace: Designed for officer wellness

Article

Detroit police arrest muralist painting city-commissioned art

Article

Richmond mayor wants to ban guns in city-owned facilities

Article

As tensions mount in Oregon, lawmakers close down capitol in response to militia threats

Article

Fresno council votes to explore efficacy of controversial public safety partnership

Article

Phoenix mayor, police chief apologize for alleged officer misconduct in shoplifting incident

Article

Denver couple charged with felonies for allegedly running illegal Airbnb

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